
Schedule a Visit
The best way to get to know IST is to experience it for yourself!

You are going to love it here.
Whether you prefer an in-person campus tour, a virtual visit, or a special event, we offer a variety of options to fit your schedule and interests. Discover all the ways you can experience Penn State!
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Check out the ways you can connect with the College of IST recruitment team and current students—including virtual appointments—to learn more about our college, majors, and community.
The visits and appointments below are limited to current high school students.
- If you are a current Penn State student at any campus who is looking to change to University Park campus, please email advising@ist.psu.edu.
- If you wish to speak to someone about transferring to Penn State from another institution, please email admissions@psu.edu.
- If you are interested in additional certifications and/or graduate degree programs, please email istgradprograms@psu.edu.

Virtual Appointments
A College of IST virtual appointment help you learn about our programs, exciting out-of-the-classroom opportunities, and incredible student support. Your personalized half-hour virtual appointment is a great way to get your questions answered and review important online resources. Registration is required to attend, and we cannot accommodate drop-in appointments.
If you are an international student and the times listed on our calendar are not convenient in your time zone, please contact us at futurestudents@ist.psu.edu to make other arrangements.
Make a Virtual Appointment
On-Campus Appointments
A College of IST on-campus 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. Registration is required to attend, and we cannot accommodate drop-in appointments.
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.

Spend a Summer Day
Held in late July/early August, this immersive campus experience allows prospective students to explore Penn State and IST student life, academic programs, and campus communities. Learn about the College of IST, connect with our students and faculty, and tour campus.
Register for SASD