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The best way to get to know IST is to experience it for yourself. Check out the ways you can connect with our recruitment team and current students—including virtual appointments—to learn more about our college, majors, and community.
Schedule a virtual appointment to learn about our programs, exciting out-of-the-classroom opportunities, and incredible student support. Your personalized virtual appointment is a great way to get your questions answered and screen-share important online resources.
Please visit our Virtual Appointment calendar by clicking the button below to schedule an appointment at your convenience.
If you are an international student and the times listed on our calendar are not convenient for you in your time zone, please contact us at futurestudents@ist.psu.edu to make other arrangements.
When are on-campus appointments?
The College of IST offers on-campus appointments on the following days:
- Mondays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Fridays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Unfortunately, the College of IST cannot accommodate drop-in appointments and registration is required to attend.
What does an on-campus experience look like for the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST)?
A College of IST visit is an hour-long experience that gives you the opportunity to connect with an IST recruitment staff to learn more about the college, its majors and exciting out-of-classroom experiences like internships and student engagement.
How will I connect with an IST Recruitment Staff member?
During your visit to the College of Information Sciences and Technology, located at the Westgate Building, you will connect with a member from our recruitment staff. Please note that your on-campus IST experience may be in a hybrid format to include some virtual and on-campus meetings in our tech-enabled collaboration spaces.
Will I be able to connect with IST students?
Based on the time of year, the visit may also include the opportunity to meet with our IST Diplomats (current IST students) in-person the Westgate Building to learn more about their college experiences and student life at IST and Penn State.
During the academic year, students will not be available during holidays like Labor Day and Martin Luther King Day and the following breaks:
- Winter Break: December 13, 2021-January 10, 2022
- Spring Break: March 6 – March 14, 2022
- Summer Break: May 2, 2022 – August 22, 2022
Tips for making the best visit possible: In order to provide you with the best experience possible, we encourage you to:
- Pair your IST visit with an Undergraduate Admissions information session or tour to learn more about Penn State and the admissions process.
- Schedule your IST visit at least one week in advance.
Join us for either an on-campus and virtual event to learn more about the College of Information Sciences and Technology.
Virtual Events
- Major Spotlight Series: Explore Applied Data Sciences on September 22 at 6 p.m. (EST)
- Major Spotlight Series: Explore Enterprise Technology Integration, Human-Centered Design and Development and Information Sciences and Technology on October 20 at 6 p.m. (EST)
- Major Spotlight Series: Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and Security and Risk Analysis on November 3 at 6 p.m. (EST)
On-Campus Event (Seats are limited)
- Penn State Day
- Monday, October 11, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- Register Here!
You've been accepted to Penn State! Congratulations! We hope you decide that Penn State and the College of IST are where you want to be. But if you haven't yet connected with us or want to reconnect before making that final decision, this program is for you.
Held February through April each year, you'll have the opportunity to chat with our diverse faculty, helpful staff, and engaged students to get answers to your questions. It's the perfect way to help you decide if Penn State and the College of IST are right for you. There are both virtual and on-campus offerings. Please be sure to check the type of event before registering to ensure you are signing up for the experience that you want.
Please note that Accepted Student Programs are not appropriate for students who have already made their decision and paid their housing deposit. Instead, plan to attend New Student Orientation.
Tentative Dates for IST’s Accepted Student Programs include:
- Thursday, December 9, 2021 (virtual)
- Monday, February 7, 2022 (on-campus)
- Saturday, March 19, 2022 (on-campus)
- Saturday, April 9, 2022 (on-campus)
- Friday, April 22, 2022 (on-campus)
Please check back soon for more information.
Hear from IST students about our majors, academic and experiential opportunities, and how to build your community in the college by taking a video tour of all the College of IST has to offer.
You can also take a self-guided virtual tour of the University Park campus to check out classrooms, residence halls, facilities, and much more.
For several days each summer—typically at the end of July—Penn State’s Undergraduate Admissions Office welcomes prospective students and their families to tour the University Park campus, explore academic programs, and connect with the campus community during Spend a Summer Day. During your visit, you can also attend a breakout presentation to learn about the exciting opportunities available at the College of Information Sciences and Technology. Check back for more information and to register.
With 20 undergraduate campuses across the state, Penn State is one university geographically dispersed. Many Penn State campuses offer IST courses, degree programs, and visit opportunities. Check out the campus closest to you to learn about upcoming events that highlight all IST has to offer at a smaller campus location.
Office of Undergraduate Recruiting
E103 Westgate Building
University Park, PA 16802
futurestudents@ist.psu.edu
(888) 225-8707