Upcoming Events

Cultured Products Short Course 2026

When September 15, 2026 7:30 AM to September 17, 2026 6:00 PM
Where Erickson Food Science Building

Prospective Student Visit: Animals Interest Area

When September 25, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Food and Health Interest Area

When September 28, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Event: “A Taste of Food Science”

When September 29, 2026, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a degree in Food Science? Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs for Meat and Poultry Processors (HACCP) University Park, PA

When September 30, 2026 9:30 AM to October 2, 2026 12:00 PM
Where 118 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building

Prospective Student Visit: Business, Education, and Community Interest Area

When October 5, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Event: Turfgrass Science Information Session

When October 5, 2026, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Join us to explore Penn State’s Turfgrass Science program—one of the most recognized and respected in the industry. We’ll introduce you to the major and discuss academics, advising, research, internships, industry connections, and wide range of career pathways.
Prospective Student Visit: Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability Interest Area

When October 9, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where University Park, PA

Penn State Day with the College of Ag Sciences

When October 12, 2026, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Get to know Ag Sciences at Penn State Day, designed for high school seniors to visit and explore University Park. Enjoy information fairs and sessions, a campus tour, and more. Register today!
2026 Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers

When October 13, 2026 7:30 AM to October 15, 2026 12:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

Prospective Student Visit: Plants and Green Industry Interest Area

When October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Pasteurization Short Course 2026

When October 20, 2026 7:30 AM to October 22, 2026 3:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus

Prospective Student Event: “A Taste of Food Science”

When October 27, 2026, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a degree in Food Science? Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.
Prospective Student Visit: Animals Interest Area

When October 30, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Food and Health Interest Area

When November 6, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability Interest Area

When November 9, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Ag Sciences Student Panel: A Day in the Life and Q&A

When November 10, 2026, 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

Curious what it’s like to be a Penn State Ag Sciences student? Hear directly from current students! Join the Ag Advocates—official student ambassadors of the College of Agricultural Sciences—for a look at life in Ag Sciences.
Prospective Student Visit: Plants and Green Industry Interest Area

When November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

2026 Dairy Nutrition Workshop

When November 18, 2026 8:00 AM to November 19, 2026 6:30 PM
Where The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Prospective Student Visit: Business, Education, and Community Interest Area

When November 30, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Animals Interest Area

When December 4, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Event: “A Taste of Food Science”

When December 8, 2026, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a degree in Food Science? Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.
Ice Cream Short Course 2027

When January 10, 2027 8:00 AM to January 16, 2027 9:00 PM
Where The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

2027 Ice Cream 101: Introduction to Frozen Desserts

When January 29, 2027 9:00 AM to January 31, 2027 5:00 PM
Where Penn Stater Conference Center and PSU Campus

Chocolate Short Course 2027

When June 21, 2027 7:30 AM to June 25, 2027 4:00 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus