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    Penn State Wilkes-Barre - Debunk, De-Stress, Discover

    Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 8:30 AM until 1:30 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


    Penn State Wilkes-Barre
    44 University Dr
    Dallas, PA 18612
    United States



    High schoolers: Join on campus for a day of career exploration and discovery in the fields of Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation & Human Services. Sessions and activities include:

    • Design a Criminal - Challenge what you thought you knew. Design a criminal using historical ideas about who commits crimes; then, debunk it all.
    • Time to Unwind: Mental Health Resilience & Coping Strategies - A wellness activity focused on maintaining good mental health.
    • Women Working in the Court System: Challenges & Triumphs - Hear from women who work in the field of Criminal Justice.

    Students - Please be sure to receive your school's approval to attend.

    Lunch will be provided to all attendees.

    Pre-registration is required, and participants must agree to follow all safety protocols outlined below in the Visit Requirements. 

    Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate you or any member of your party requiring any type of accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at wbadmissions@psu.edu or call 570-675-9238 at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit. 

    After registering, you will receive follow-up communications with directions and additional information.

    We look forward to seeing you on campus! 

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.