Penn State - Visiting

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Take a Virtual Tour of Campus

www.alumni.psu.edu/VRPennState/VirtualAmbassador

Schedule a Group Info Session or Interview

Contact the Office of Admissions. The easiest way is to log onto the Web site (www.psu.edu/dept/admissions/visits/visitu), as it provides a full University calendar and allows you to register. For help or any other information, contact the Admissions Office in 201 Shields Building at (814) 865-5471. Penn State typically does not require an interview for prospective students. A visitation will include a campus tour and group information session. After that, it is your responsibility to make contact with the departments of your choice to schedule appointments with an adviser.

Campus Tours

The Lion Scouts is a group of more than 300 volunteer students which aid the Undergraduate Admissions Office with campus tours and information sessions. These students know the campus well and are very knowledgeable tour guides. Campus visits usually consist of an hour-long information session in the Shields Building, before being led on an intimate tour through Penn State.

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Hotel Listings

Atherton Hotel
125 S. Atherton St., State College
(814) 231-2100
Distance From Campus: About 1.5 miles
Price: $79.00-$119.00

Courtyard by Marriott
1730 University Dr., State College
(814) 238-1861
Distance From Campus: About 1.5 miles
Price: $89.00-$209.00

Days Inn–Penn State
240 S. Pugh St., State College
(814) 238-8454
Distance From Campus: Less than 1 mile
Price: $67.00-$90.00

Fairfield Inn & Suites
2215 N. Atherton St., State College
(814) 238-3871
www.mariott.com/hotels/travel/sceco-fairfield-inn-and-suites-state-college
Distance From Campus: 4 miles
Price: $89.00-$109.00

Hampton Inn & Suites
1955 Waddle Rd., State College
(814) 231-1899
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Distance From Campus: 3.5 miles
Price: $89.00-$109.00

Hilton Garden Inn
1221 E. College Ave., State College
(814) 272-1221
Distance From Campus: About 2 miles
Price: $90.00-$119.00

Holiday Inn Express
1925 Waddle Road, State College
(814) 867-1800
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Distance From Campus: 3.5 miles
Price: $89.00-$109.00

Ramada Inn
1450 S. Atherton St., State College
(814) 238-3001
Distance From Campus: About 2 miles
Price: $55.00-$80.00

Residence Inn by Marriott
1555 University Dr., State College
(814) 235-6960
Distance From Campus: About 2 miles
Price: $104.00-$135.00

SpringHill Suites
1935 Waddle Rd., State College
(814) 867-1807
www.photowebusa.com/springhill/statecollege
Distance From Campus: 3.5 miles
Price: $99.00-$119.00

The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W. Park Ave., State College
(814) 865-8500
Distance From Campus: On-campus
Price: $90.00-$109.00

The Penn Stater
215 Innovation Blvd., State College
(814) 863-5000
Distance From Campus: Less than 1 mile
Price: $90.00-$120.00

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