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New students can explore University Park and win prizes!

Learn about Penn State and the College of Health and Human Development

The first few days and weeks being on campus can be overwhelming and we want to help you learn about campus and some of the resources available to you. Attend as many of the following events or participate in the activities to earn an official Passport stamp.

Get your Passport at the Academic College Welcome Meeting on June 30th and get ready to take flight! 

Prizes: 

  • Earn 12 stamps to win a $50 prize (e.g., echo dot, coffee maker, instant camera, etc.)
  • Earn 8-10 stamps to win a $25 prize (e.g., bluetooth speaker, hydroflask, fan, backpack, etc.)
  • Earn 4-7 stamps to win a $10 prize (e.g., planner, charging cords, room organizers, water bottle, etc.)

Obtaining stamps: For every designated Passport location or event, you will receive a stamp to place on your Passport. Some stamps can be acquired through accomplishing tasks and are not time specific while others require your attendance at a specific date, time, and location.

Lost Passport: If you lose your Passport, a new one may be obtained in 4 Henderson; however, stamps are non-transferrable.

Deadline: Turn in your Passport to Assistant Dean, Megan Owens in 4 Henderson by Wednesday, August 13th.

Events and activities

 

Task Date/Time Location Description
Academic College Welcome Meeting (required) June 30th
9:00am
22 Biobehavioral Health Building Welcome to Health and Human Development (HHD)! During the meeting you will learn more about resources, expectations, and opportunities through HHD.
Sweet Start Social on the Patio June 30th
10:00am
BBH Patio After the HHD Academic College Welcome Meeting grab some pastries, iced coffee and chat with your advisers, faculty, and staff of HHD! This is a chance to ask questions about classes and advising, navigating campus, and how to get involved.
Chat with an adviser or faculty member at the Sweet Start Social June 25th
10:00am
BBH Patio  
Follow Us on Instagram Anytime Virtual Follow the College of Health and Human Development on Instagram (@pennstatehhd)
Donuts with Dr. O July 7th          9:00 a.m.-noon 4 Henderson Building Drop by for a donut and chat with the Assistant Dean and other special guests.
Career Exploration: True Colors July 9th
4:30 p.m.
001 Henderson Building Take the True Colors assessment and how your personality may impact your career decisions.
Engaged Learning Jeopardy July 15th
4:00 p.m.
001 Henderson Building Join our Engaged Learning Specialist to learn more about how to enhance your college experience through study abroad, research, student organizations and more!
Time Management and Study Skills July 21st 4:00 p.m. 001 Henderson Building Learn more about what Penn State Learning offers and participate in a fun activity to learn more about time management in college.
Attend a Study Smarter Workshop Certain dates and times (see link) Virtual

SU25 Penn State Learning Study Smarter Workshops | Penn State Learning (psu.edu) 

**July 16th or July 21st**

Email your completion and registration as proof of attendance. (m.owens@psu.edu)

HHD at the Palmer July 24th 4:00 p.m. Palmer Museum of Art Receive a guided tour of our new Palmer Museum of Art with fellow HHD students! We'll meet you at the Palmer! 
Attend Central PA Festival of the Arts July 9th-July 13th Downtown SC and UP campus Join 125,000 visitors and explore over 300 artist vendors and fun activities and events. Take a picture of yourself at the event and email it to m.owens@psu.edu.
Take a selfie in front of Henderson Building and tag #discoverHHD on Instagram! Anytime Virtual Either tag #discoverHHD on Instagram or email your selfie to m.owens@psu.edu.