Plan a Campus Visit

We can't think of a better way for you to learn more about Penn State Altoona than to schedule a campus visit. Penn State Altoona offers a variety of visitation programs throughout the year from which to select. Please choose your campus visit that will best suit your individual needs and schedule. Please check the PennDOT link for updated construction projects to make appropriate travel plans.


Information Session

Your visit will last approximately 1.5 hours and will include:

  • An admissions presentation
  • A campus walking tour led by a student Lion Ambassador

NOTE: This visit is for those students applying for admission to the Penn State system for the first time. It is not for current Penn State students interested in changing their campus of enrollment, which does not involve the Office of Admission. Questions regarding interest in a Change of Campus are addressed through the Registrar's Office at a student's current Penn State campus. Students who have been approved for a Change of Campus to Penn State Altoona can call the Office of Admissions about arranging a campus tour.

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Penn State Day - Fall Open House

October 25, 2008

10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.)

Penn State Day at Penn State Altoona will include…

  • An admissions presentation to answer "Why Penn State" and "How do I apply"
  • A campus walking tour led by a student Lion Ambassador
  • Academic information fair inclusive of faculty representatives to discuss the world of opportunities Penn State University can offer
  •  The chance to talk with current students about their experience at Penn State Altoona
  • Information on financial aid, student activities and services, and athletics

NOTE: This visit is for those students applying for admission to the Penn State system for the first time. It is not for current Penn State students interested in changing their campus of enrollment, which does not involve the Office of Admission. Questions regarding interest in a Change of Campus are addressed through the Registrar's Office at a student's current Penn State campus. Students who have been approved for a Change of Campus to Penn State Altoona can call the Office of Admissions about arranging a campus tour.

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Saturday Information Session

In addition to our October Penn State Day, we will also hold Saturday Information Sessions in September, November and December.  Continue to check our visitation page for dates as they become available.

  • Saturday, September 13th

 Your visit will last approximately 1.5 hours and will include:

  • An admissions presentation
  • A campus walking tour led by a student Lion Ambassador

NOTE: This visit is for those students applying for admission to the Penn State system for the first time. It is not for current Penn State students interested in changing their campus of enrollment, which does not involve the Office of Admission. Questions regarding interest in a Change of Campus are addressed through the Registrar's Office at a student's current Penn State campus. Students who have been approved for a Change of Campus to Penn State Altoona can call the Office of Admissions about arranging a campus tour.

Schedule On-line Now!