Take a virtual tour of the Penn State York campus with one of our Lion Ambassadors!
On-Campus Visit Requirements
We are pleased to welcome you to our campus. We offer options for both individual and multiple family tours weekly as well as other options to visit us. As COVID-19 continues to impact us, please monitor communications from Penn State if there are COVID-19-related updates.
- Masking – As of March 23, 2022, wearing a mask is optional for visitors at Penn State York.
- If you or anyone in your party becomes ill, you must contact Penn State to cancel your visit. We will be happy to try to reschedule it for a later date.
- Any student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or other designated adult.
- Penn State reserves the right to alter or cancel any portion of this event at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to shifts in the status of the pandemic or relevant and applicable guidance, or individual participants violating University policy.
During the academic year, we are offering campus tours Mondays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m.
Most of your tour will be outside of our campus buildings with six designated tour stops.
Register for an On-Campus Visit
Large Group Visit Information
Penn State York welcomes large student groups of 10 or more to campus. Registration is required through the Large Group Visit Request Form. Please complete the form thoroughly to request your visit, including any requests for special accommodations.
Campus tours are generally available Tuesday–Thursday between 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Because guided tours are subject to student tour guide availability, group tours are typically not available during:
- January 1-15
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President's Day
- March 5-11 (Spring Break)
- May 1-15
- The month of August
- Columbus Day
- The week of Thanksgiving
- The month of December
Please complete the form to request your visit at least two weeks in advance of your desired visit date.
Complete the Large Group Visit Request Form
Virtual Information Sessions and Tours
Our Virtual Information Session and Tour is for prospective students of all ages, who are interested in learning more about both Penn State and its application process. Your interactive visit will include a virtual campus tour and information session presented by an admissions counselor, who will be available to answer any of your questions during the session.
Register for a Virtual Information Session and Tour
Virtual Transfer Student Appointments
Transfer student appointments provide transfer students an opportunity to meet virtually with an admissions counselor to discuss the transfer application process, and how their previously earned college credits might transfer into Penn State. Registrants should plan to provide unofficial college transcripts for this virtual appointment. Register for an appointment by emailing Erin Nelsen at [email protected], or call 717-771-4114.
Self-Guided Tour
Welcome to Penn State York and the Self-Guided Tour. Visit campus and take this eleven-stop QR code tour to learn more about what Penn State York has to offer. The blue tour-stop signs are located by the main entrances of each building. This tour is at your own pace and does not need to be scheduled. Please contact the admissions office at 717-771-4040 if you have questions.
Individual Appointments
An Admissions Counselor can meet with prospective students in person, remotely either via Zoom or a phone call.
Due to compliance guidelines, a parent, guardian, or an adult 18 years or older must be present during the appointment. If an adult cannot be present during your appointment, please contact the Penn State York Office of Admission and we will schedule your meeting with two Penn State staff members.
Please reach out to us directly at [email protected] or 717-771-4040 to schedule a time to meet with us.
