We can't wait for you to visit Penn State Berks!
What kind of event best describes where you are in the college search process?
- Campus Tours
- Programs for Future Students
- Programs for Accepted Students, including
- international student events and
- events for parents and supporters!
- Large Group Visits
Tour Penn State Berks
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 online »
- Virtual tours: You can always take a virtual tour of campus on your own, either by watching our guided Lion Ambassador Tour or by following our self-guided 360-degree video tour.
If you need assistance, please contact the Admissions Office at 610-396-6060 or [email protected].
Programs for Future Students
Discover Penn State Berks - High School Junior Tours of Campus
It's never too early to start the college search process, and you're invited to Penn State Berks to discover how we may be your perfect college fit! Join us for a beautiful spring afternoon designed specifically for high school juniors who are thinking about becoming Penn Staters. During this event, our Admissions team will deliver a brief presentation with some basic admissions information followed by a campus tour with a Lion Ambassador, our student tour guides! Get to know the "Perks of Berks" and have your $65 application fee waived for attending. We are Penn State. And you are going to love it here!
Programs for Accepted Students
Make Your Mark at Penn State Berks
Have you been accepted to Penn State Berks? Join us for our largest accepted student event! Whether you have already accepted you offer of admission or are still deciding if you would like to become a Penn Stater, this exciting program will answer all your questions and prepare you for the next steps to transition from high school to college. This event will help you and your family understand financial aid, explain your next steps, discuss housing and food services, and much more. There also will be student and family/supporter breakout sessions as well as the opportunity to have lunch with faculty from various academic areas. You and your family are also encouraged take an optional full campus tour with our Lion Ambassador student tour guides. This program is offered on three different dates, but there is no need to attend this program more than once — choose the date that best works for you!
Zoom Meetings for International Students Admitted to Penn State Berks
As an international student, we know you and your family may have a lot of questions about what it means to be a student at Penn State Berks, transitioning to life in the United States, and all the opportunities that await you here.
We are happy invite you and your family to join us in March and in May for a Zoom meeting with staff and current international students. You are welcome to join us for either meeting or both; they will not be the same, and you do not need to turn on your camera for either meeting. Register now for an international student and family Zoom meeting!
- March 20, 2024
7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time - May 8, 2024
7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time
Virtual Parent and Supporter Panel
Congratulations — your student has been accepted to Penn State Berks for fall 2024! We know you probably have a lot of questions about their experience, and you're invited to learn about it at our virtual Parent and Supporter Panel. In this event, you'll learn about your student's educational and social opportunities, what it's like to live on campus, how they can get involved in undergraduate research and NCAA Division III athletics, and so much more. This webinar is hosted by a panel of faculty and staff and will function as a conversation, not a presentation. We're so excited for you to become a part of the Penn State family. Support your student and register for the webinar today!
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.
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.
