Upcoming Events

Ice Cream Short Course 2026

When January 11, 2026 10:00 AM to January 17, 2026 9:00 PM
Where The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

2026 Ice Cream 101: Introduction to Frozen Desserts

When January 30, 2026 9:00 AM to February 1, 2026 5:00 PM
Where Penn Stater Conference Center and PSU Campus

“A Taste of Food Science” Prospective Student Event

When February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a Penn State 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 February 6, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

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

When February 10, 2026, 7:00 PM - 7:45 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: Food and Health Interest Area

When February 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Plants and Green Industry Interest Area

When February 16, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

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

When February 27, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Bay in the Balance 2026

When March 2-4, 2026
Where Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel & Conference Center

“A Taste of Food Science” Prospective Student Event

When March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a Penn State 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: Business, Education, and Community Interest Area

When March 16, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Animals Interest Area

When March 20, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Food and Health Interest Area

When March 27, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

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

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

“A Taste of Food Science” Prospective Student Event

When April 7, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a Penn State 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 April 10, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Principles of Sensory Evaluation Short Course 2026

When April 14, 2026 9:00 AM to April 16, 2026 12:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

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

When April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

2026 Better Process Control School (Virtual)

When April 20, 2026 8:00 AM to April 28, 2026 12:00 PM

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

When April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM - 7:45 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 April 24, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where University Park, PA

2026 Food Microbiology Short Course

When May 12, 2026 7:30 AM to May 14, 2026 3:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

Fundamentals of Food Science Short Course 2026

When June 2, 2026 7:30 AM to June 5, 2026 4:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

Chocolate Short Course 2026

When June 22, 2026 7:30 AM to June 26, 2026 2:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus

Cultured Products Short Course 2026

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

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

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