Spend A Summer Day events to take place July 11, Aug. 8 at Penn State Scranton

Prospective students are invited to come and get a glimpse into the campus life, academic programs and people that make the campus unique..

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Penn State Scranton's first open house of the summer will take place Friday, July 11 at 11 a.m., with a second open house on Friday, August 8, also at 11 a.m. Prospective students and their families will be able to meet current students and faculty, learn about academic programs and admissions and tour the campus.

Credit: Penn State

June 27, 2025

By Morgan Sewack

DUNMORE, Pa. — Prospective students and their families are invited to learn about the numerous educational opportunities at Penn State Scranton during its upcoming “Spend A Summer Day” open houses from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on either Friday, July 11 or Friday, August 8.

During their visit, prospective students and their families will learn about the campus' degree programs; its unique 2+2 Degree Plan, which allows students to start their degree at Penn State Scranton and complete it at University Park or another Penn State campus; and Penn State's 275+ degree programs. They will also meet current students, student leaders, admissions staff and accomplished faculty, and take a tour of the campus, including its cutting-edge labs, creative learning spaces and new, multi-million Library and Nursing Building.

Penn State Scranton currently offers two- and four-year degrees in:

In addition, visitors will receive information about the admission and financial aid processes, as well as ways to get involved on campus.

Those who attend a “Spend A Summer Day” visit are eligible for a waiver of the University's $65 application fee. Registration can be done online, via email at [email protected] or by calling 570-963-2500.