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    Plants and Green Industry Interest Area with the College of Ag Sciences: Prospective Student Morning Visit

    Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM until 12:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


    Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
    101 Agricultural Administration Building
    (Corner of Curtin Rd. and Shortlidge Rd.)
    University Park, PA 16802
    United States of America

    Do you see yourself developing urban farms that feed your city? On a mountaintop flying drones measuring forest growth? Implementing natural systems to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay? Designing the world’s next great golf course?

    If plants or the green industry are your future, visit us to discover the variety of opportunities provided by the College of Agricultural Sciences and learn about the following majors:

    • Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management
    • Agricultural Science 
    • Biological Engineering 
    • Environmental Resource Management  
    • Forest Ecosystem Management 
    • Landscape Contracting 
    • Plant Sciences 
    • Turfgrass Science 

    Plan to spend up to three hours with us! You can experience our community’s energy and sense of purpose with a walking tour led by current students, hear from our director of student recruitment about our college, and join in-depth conversations with representatives from our majors and student resource offices. Register today!

    Visit Schedule:
    9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Ag Hill Walking Tour (Optional)
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: College Interest Area Overview
    10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Conversation with Major #1
    11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Conversation with Major #2 or Student Resource Offices 

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    During your visit, you have the option of starting with a walking tour of Ag Hill.  Then, after a college overview presentation, you can meet with program representatives for up to two in-depth conversations.  Please follow the links below if you would like to learn more about any of the majors or programs before you make your selections:

    MAJORS:Biological EngineeringLandscape Contracting
    Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems ManagementEnvironmental Resource ManagementPlant Sciences
    Agricultural ScienceForest Ecosystem ManagementTurfgrass Science
    STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICES:Ag Sciences GlobalOffice of Access and Equity

    Start your visit with a walking tour of Ag Hill (~45 minutes), led by current Ag Sciences student ambassadors:

    Start your visit with a walking tour of Ag Hill (~45 minutes), led by current Ag Sciences student ambassadors:

    Wondering how to make the most of your visit by connecting with Undergraduate Admissions or checking out other attractions and events on campus? Not sure what you will see on an Ag Hill tour or where to park? Find these answers and more in the Interest Area Visit FAQs.

    Note: An automated email confirmation will be sent once this form is submitted. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please check your spam folder before contacting agsci@psu.edu for assistance.