Student Events

Alumni Society Ice Cream Sale at the Blair County Arts Festival

campus grounds - food vendor area

Annual Ice Cream Sale featuring various flavors of University Creamery Ice Cream. Proceeds benefit the Society's student scholarship fund and programming.

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)

Student Involvement Fair

Around the Reflecting Pond

Get involved! Come learn more about the clubs and organizations at Penn State Altoona. Information, Music and Giveaways!

Afternoon Delight: Free Freeze Pops

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Magician

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Down in the Dark: Good Will Hunting

Hawthorn Building 150

Down in the Dark: Jewelry Making

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Pre registration required starting September 3 in the Office of Student Life. Space is limited.

Afternoon Delight: National Teddy Bear Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Afternoon Delight: 9/11 Remembrance-Patriot Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Movie TBD

Hawthorn Building 150

Down in the Dark: Texas Hold Em Tournament

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Afternoon Delight: National Talk Like a Pirate Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Part-Time Job Fair

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Down in the Dark: Open Mic Night

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Down in the Dark: Movie Accepted

Hawthorn Building 150

Down in the Dark: Bingo

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Afternoon Delight: Comic Book Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Theatre Performance - Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

When CB's dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, and sexual identity move toward a hopeful and haunting end.

Down in the Dark: Movie TBD

Hawthorn Building 150

Down in the Dark: Bowling

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Bus leaves Hawthorn parking lot at 9:30pm.

Afternoon Delight: Name Your Car Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Hypnotist

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Down in the Dark: Movie TBD

Hawthorn Building 150

Down in the Dark: Pottery Painting

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Pre registration required starting September 22 in the Office of Student Life. Space is limited.

Family Weekend

Families of Penn State Altoona Students, come celebrate Family Weekend with us! Lots of fun and activities for the whole family!

Afternoon Delight: Who's Your Inspiration?

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Movie TBD

Hawthorn Building 150

Down in the Dark: Texas Hold Em Tournament

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Graduate School Fair

Slep Student Center Pondview

Afternoon Delight: Coffee and Donuts

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Health Fair

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Down in the Dark: Team Trivia Night

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Pre registration required starting October 14 in the Office of Student Life. Space is limited.

Afternoon Delight: Candy Corn

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Homecoming 2013

Celebrate Homecoming, Penn State Altoona style! More specific events and locations will be announced closer to the weekend!

Homecoming 2013

Celebrate Homecoming, Penn State Altoona style! More specific events and locations will be announced closer to the weekend!

Down in the Dark: Movie TBD

Hawthorn Building 150

Homecoming 2013

Celebrate Homecoming, Penn State Altoona style! More specific events and locations will be announced closer to the weekend!

Homecoming 2013

Celebrate Homecoming, Penn State Altoona style! More specific events and locations will be announced closer to the weekend!

Afternoon Delight: National Chocolate Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Movie Remember the Titans

Hawthorn Building 150

Down in the Dark: Glass Bead Making

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Pre registration required starting October 28 in the Office of Student Life. Space is limited.

Afternoon Delight: Celebrate Election Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Movie TBD

Hawthorn Building 150

Down in the Dark: Texas Hold Em Tournament

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Afternoon Delight: Celebrate Veterens Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Theatre Performance - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Shakespeare’s fantastical fusion of fairy tale folklore and ancient mythology will be reinvigorated, returning to the simple fantasy of theatricality and the crude magic of traditional story telling.

Theatre Performance - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Shakespeare’s fantastical fusion of fairy tale folklore and ancient mythology will be reinvigorated, returning to the simple fantasy of theatricality and the crude magic of traditional story telling.

Down in the Dark: Movie The Blindside

Hawthorn Building 150

Theatre Performance - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Shakespeare’s fantastical fusion of fairy tale folklore and ancient mythology will be reinvigorated, returning to the simple fantasy of theatricality and the crude magic of traditional story telling.

Theatre Performance - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Shakespeare’s fantastical fusion of fairy tale folklore and ancient mythology will be reinvigorated, returning to the simple fantasy of theatricality and the crude magic of traditional story telling.

Down in the Dark: Bingo

Slep Student Center Pondview Lounge

Afternoon Delight: What are you thankful for?

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Afternoon Delight: World "Hello" Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Movie TBD

Hawthorn Building 150

Afternoon Delight: Make Your Own Snowflakes

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Comedian

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Ivyside Pride Choral Performance

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Ivyside Pride is under the direction of Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber, assistant professor of music at Penn State Altoona. The choral ensemble provides singers with an opportunity to explore different genres

Down in the Dark: Movie 8 Crazy Nights

Hawthorn Building 150

Ivyside Pride Choral Ensemble

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Ivyside Pride is under the direction of Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber, assistant professor of music at Penn State Altoona. The choral ensemble provides singers with an opportunity to explore different genres

Down in the Dark: Cake Decorating

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Pre registration required starting December 2 in the Office of Student Life. Space is limited.

Ivyside Dance Ensemble

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Ivyside Dance Ensemble is a faculty choreographed student dance company. Dance works include modern, jazz, tap and ballet.

Afternoon Delight: National Ice Cream Day

Slep Student Center Central Lounge

Down in the Dark: Movie Elf

Hawthorn Building 150

University Choir and University Jazz Band

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Directed by music instructor Kent Martin, both ensembles are comprised of Penn State Altoona students and will perform seasonal selections in a variety of vocal and contemporary big band styles.

Down in the Dark: Texas Hold Em Tournament

Slep Student Center Pond View Lounge

Penn State Altoona Commencement

Jaffa Shrine, Altoona

Intent to Graduate Activation Period

Ends 1/27/14

Leave of Absence Deadline

Arrival of Residence Hall Students

Registration Deadline (only available on eLion)

Classes Begin

Martin Luther King Day - No Classes

Regular Drop Deadline

Late Drop Begins

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Filing Period

Ends 2/3/14

Regular Add Deadline

Late Registration Begins

Theatre Performance - Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings.

Theatre Performance - Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings.

Last Day to Complete Registration

Theatre Performance - Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings.

Theatre Performance - Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings.

Theatre Performance - Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings.

Theatre Performance - Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings.

Theatre Performance - Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings.

Theatre Performance - Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings.

Cancellation Date for Incomplete Registration

Final Exam Conflict Filing Period

Ends 3/7/14

Pick up the appropriate form at the Registrar's Office.

Spring Break - No Classes

Ends 3/14/14

Theatre Performance: Eurydice by Sara Ruhl

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

This reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus is told through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice journeys to an underworld; struggling to reunite with her family.

Theatre Performance: Eurydice by Sara Ruhl

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

This reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus is told through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice journeys to an underworld; struggling to reunite with her family.

Theatre Performance: Eurydice by Sara Ruhl

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

This reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus is told through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice journeys to an underworld; struggling to reunite with her family.

Theatre Performance: Eurydice by Sara Ruhl

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

This reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus is told through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice journeys to an underworld; struggling to reunite with her family.

Declare Minor Deadline for spring 2014 graduates

Late Drop Deadline

Classes End

Withdrawal Deadline

Study Days

Ends 5/4/14

University Choir and University Jazz Ensemble

Misciagna Center Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Directed by music instructor Kent Martin, both ensembles are comprised of Penn State Altoona students and will perform seasonal selections in a variety of vocal and contemporary big band styles

Final Exams

Ends 5/8/14

University Park Commencement

Ends 5/11/14

Penn State Altoona Commencement

Jaffa Shrine, Altoona