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    The College of Information Sciences and Technology Open House

    Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM until 4:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


    College of Information Sciences and Technology
    Westgate Building
    University Park, PA 16802
    United States

    Explore IST Day 2024

    Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

    Time: 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m

    Location: College of IST at University Park - Westgate Building 

    Held in the fall, Explore IST Day (Saturday, September 14, 2024) gives high school seniors an introduction to each of our majors in the college. You will spend time with current IST students while learning more about our unique programs and opportunities for undergraduates. 

    Explore IST Day is meant to help you decide if the College of IST is where you want to start your educational journey, so if you are already heading out to campus for an admission event or just want to learn more about our majors, this is a great program for you to attend. 

    Information for Prospective Students:

    Step into the shoes of our undergraduate students and discover each of our six majors through real-world, hands-on scenarios:

    Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
    Protecting information from cyber attacks

    Applied Data Sciences
    Analyzing big data to help organizations make better decisions

    Information Sciences and Technology
    Discovering ways to bridge technology with users

    Security and Risk Analysis
    Training the next generation of intelligence analysts to protect against individual, local and national security threats

    Human-Centered Design and Development
    Designing the front-end of technology with users in mind 

    Enterprise Technology Integration
    Helping businesses achieve organizational goals with the integration of new technologies
     

    Information for Parents and Families:

    While your future student is participating in hands-on activities, join us for a presentation about the programs and opportunities in the College. Also on hand will be representatives from the University's Office of Student Aid and Office of Undergraduate Admissions who can answer your questions about the  processes and deadlines related to each of their respective areas. We will be offering optional campus tours at the end of the program. 

    Reservations are required for this event and space is limited! Make your reservations soon. We look forward to showing you all that IST has to offer as you explore your college options. See you on campus soon!

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