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Admissions Visits
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How to sign up for a campus tour
The best way to get to know us is to visit! Join us for a campus tour where you'll see our state-of-the-art science and engineering labs, incredible athletics facilities, vibrant campus life opportunities, and more. Our tours are led by Lion Ambassadors, who are current students able to answer your questions about what it's like to study at Penn State Berks. There are two ways to tour campus:
- On-campus tours: For those who want to experience our beautiful campus in person, schedule your in-person campus tour »
- Virtual tours: You can always take a virtual tour of campus on your own by watching our guided virtual tour!
If you need assistance, please contact the Admissions Office at 610-396-6060 or [email protected].
Programs for Future Students
Penn State Day Open House
Saturday, October 3
9:00 a.m.
The faculty, staff, students, and alumni at Penn State Berks want to show you exactly why our campus is the perfect place to become a Penn Stater! Join us for our annual Penn State Day open house, an entire day-long celebration at Penn State Berks.
After Penn State Day concludes at 11:30 a.m., you are invited to stay and enjoy our Family & Homecoming Event. You will be asked to confirm that you and your family will be staying for the Homecoming lunch ahead of time. Meal tickets will be distributed at event check-in to those who RSVP.
Tentative Penn State Day agenda:
- 9:00 – 9:25 a.m.: Welcome and Presentation from Admissions
- 9:30 – 9:55 a.m.: Breakout Session #1
- 10:00 – 10:25 a.m.: Breakout Session #2
- 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Tour of Campus led by Lion Ambassadors
- After your tour: Homecoming & Family Weekend Lunch (RSVP required prior to Penn State Day)
Penn State Application Workshop
Are you considering applying to Penn State? Join our Admissions team to fill out your free application! Whether you are hoping to begin in spring 2027 or are getting a head start on submitting your application for our November 1 early action deadline, we will be available to answer questions in real time and help you through every step of your application!
This event is for prospective students looking to enter a degree-seeking program at ANY Penn State campus. The team at Berks will be on-site to assist, but you do not have to be considering Penn State Berks as your Penn State campus in order to attend this event. Space is limited — sign up today!
- Tuesday, October 6
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
249 Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building
Latino Forum
Friday, October 16
9:00 a.m.
The 14th annual Latino Forum welcomes regional high school students and the Berks County community for an event that celebrates Latino heritage throughout the region. Keynote speaker Fran Rodriguez will deliver "La Evolución de Nosotros: An Intergenerational Conversation,” a whimsical community conversation of curiosity - entre nosotros.
Rodriguez describes herself as a community elder, strategist, and systems disruptor. Over the last two decades, she has worked with local and state agencies, public education, philanthropy, and grassroots circles – with one mission: to empower our next generation and shift the power dynamics at decision making tables.
Fran is the senior program officer with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, where she oversees grants and special initiatives. She founded the Latino Empowerment Project and is co-founder of Lancaster's Adelante Education Committee.
Pizza will be served following the talk in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. For planning purposes, please register below.
Programs for Accepted Students
We don't currently have any Accepted Student Programs scheduled, but please check out our New Student Orientation (NSO) information!
Large Group Visits
Are you looking to introduce a large group of middle or high school-aged students to the Penn State system? Penn State Berks would love to host your large group visit! Our admissions staff is here to tell you about academic programs, NCAA Division III sports, and so much more, and we also offer campus tours led by current students.
To schedule a large group visit this summer, contact Bradley Simko at [email protected].
Statement of Zero Tolerance of Harassment
Penn State Berks is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive campus that celebrates the unique strengths of each and every person. At Penn State Berks, we embrace diversity as an essential part of building a rich and vibrant community. We believe that diversity and community are mutually dependent, and we strive to create an environment that promotes respect for differences while fostering caring relationships, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation across the campus.
