Penguin Preview Day Schedule

Overview of Penguin Preview Day Events

When you get here:
A parking reservation has been made for you at the M81 Parking Lot (free of charge). For exact directions to the parking lot’s Scott Street entrance, please use Google Maps GPS Address: 241 W Scott Street Youngstown OH 44502 or Apple Maps GPS Address: 227 E B Service Rd Youngstown OH. Please note: the entrance to the M81 Parking Lot is located on a one-way service road. The opening event will take place at the WATTS, located directly across the street from the lot.

8:30 a.m.
Early tours of campus

• Early walking tours of the campus provided by the Office of Admissions will begin at 8:30 a.m. The last early tour will leave at 8:45 a.m. to be back in time for the morning activities. The tour does not include the residence halls and apartments. 

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Check-in and Opening Events

• Visit with representatives from the five colleges, the YSU Honors College and the Office of Career Exploration & Development 

• Learn about all the student support services we offer! Meet with Admissions, Financial Aid, First Year Student Services, the Penguin Service Center, the Resch Academic Success Center and more! 

• Chat with members of various student organizations and learn more about the student experience 

• Take your picture with Pete the Penguin 

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Program Welcome

• The YSU Marching Pride will open the program followed by an official Welcome Address from President Bill Johnson. Then stay tuned for some information about the day. When we adjourn, volunteers will guide you to your next destination within the YSU Colleges. 

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Academic College Sessions
Exploratory Majors Session 

• This is your chance to learn about your academic program of interest! The session will start off with a brief presentation outlining admissions, support service, scholarships and more. From there, you will get a chance to meet with faculty and staff, check out our facilities, learn about internship and research opportunities and see what it will be like to be a student at YSU! 

11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tours

• Campus
• Residence Halls
• Apartments
• Rec Center

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch

• An optional lunch will be available for anyone interested.

All Day

• Take our survey
• Apply to YSU - Sweeney Hall