Freshman Scholars Event Schedule
Wednesday, August 22 - Friday, August 24
Please check this site on a regular basis as we continue to confirm times and locations of programs and activities for your arrival and orientation.
Arrival conflicts: Freshman Scholars are encouraged to attend all planned activities for SHO TIME 2012. We recognize, however, that some students will be asked to participate in other orientation programs or may be auditioning for Penn State Blue Band. Please notify us at shotime@psu.edu if another University-sponsored conflict with your participation in SHO TIME.
Dietary restrictions: Several SHO TIME events may be catered by University-approved vendors. Schreyer Scholars are asked to notify the Schreyer Honors College at shotime@psu.edu of any special dietary restrictions or allergies by August 1.
African Library Project: The African Library Project changes lives book by book by starting libraries in rural Africa. Penn State's African Library Project was formed and officially recognized as a group last fall. Since then, the students have collected more than 4,000 books to be donated to several countries in Africa.
| Time | Event Description |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Arrival and Move-In Mentors, Scholar Assistants, and Resident Assistants will greet your family, address any questions you may have, and direct you to where you need to go. |
| Open until 3:00 p.m. |
New Student Registration and Check-In Pick up your room key and other information at the registration tables in Simmons Courtyard (in case of inclement weather, Atherton Hall Lobby) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Mentor Welcome Meet your SHO TIME mentor teams and leaders on the HUB Lawn to start getting acquainted with other members of the Class of 2016. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Parent Information Session (for Parents and Families) Before parents leave campus, the Schreyer Honors College is sponsoring an information session moderated by Dean Brady and Dr. Kirsch, director of administrative operations. Questions about campus life and the transition to living away from home will be answered by representatives from Housing and Food Services; Campus Police; Residence Life; and Penn State’s Counseling and Advising Program (CAPS). |
| 5:00 p.m. | Welcome BBQ Dinner and Project 2016: A Letter to Future Self |
| 7:30 p.m. | First Night Get acquainted with new friends, your mentors, and staff in the Schreyer Honors College during this nonstop meet-and-greet session. |
| 9:30 p.m. | Ice Cream Social Cool down and enjoy a cup of "Scholars Chip" ice cream while enjoying a cultural dance group. |
Next: Continue to Thursday, August 23