Transition Thursday Webinars 2025

Student Orientation and Transition Programs has partnered with various University offices to present informational webinars. Registration for each of the Transition Thursday Webinars is required. If you are unable to attend live, please check back at this site to find the recording which will be posted once the webinar has concluded.

Please note: The webinars are organized below into two groups: those webinars that are relevant to the entire Penn State University community, and those relevant only to University Park students.

Webinars for the All-University Community

Student Orientation and Transition Programs has partnered with various University offices to present the following informational webinars to all campus community students. These webinars are relevant and open to students from all PSU campuses. Registration for each of the Transition Thursday webinars is required. If you are unable to attend live, please check back at this site to find the recording which will be posted once the webinar has concluded.

Educational Planning and Preparation

Planning
May 8, 2025, 12:00 pm

Join us for the Transition Thursday Webinar "Educational Planning and Preparation" Thursday, May 8th from 12pm-1pm EST on zoom. Registration for this webinar is required. If you cannot make it, the recording will be posted following the event.

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Academic Support and Resources

Support
May 22, 2025, 12:00 pm

Learn more about the Chaiken Center, Advising, and Penn State Learning at the Transition Thursday Webinar "Academic Support and Resources" on Thursday May 22nd from 12pm-1pm EST on zoom.  Registration for this webinar is required. If you cannot make it, the recording will be posted following the event.

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From Service to Success: Military Connected Students

Military
July 10, 2025, 12:00 pm

Join the Transition Thursday Webinar "From Service to Success: Information for Military Connected Students at Penn State" on July 10th, 2025 at 12pm EST on zoom. Registration for this webinar is required. If you cannot make it, the recording will be posted following the event.

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Office of Student Aid: Billing Information with the Bursar

July 24, 2025, 5:30 pm

Join the Office of Student Aid and the Office of the Bursar on July 24th, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM on Zoom to learn more about financial aid and your student bill. Registration is required. Links to relevant offices: Student Aid and Bursar.

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Master Your Money: Essential Financial Skills for Students 

Finance
August 7, 2025, 12:00 pm

Hear from the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center at the Transition Thursday Webinar "Master Your Money: Essential Financial Skills for Students" on Thursday, August 7th from 12pm-1pm EST on zoom. Registration for this webinar is required. If you cannot make it, the recording will be posted following the event.

Attend or View in Zoom:
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Webinars For University Park Students

Student Orientation and Transition Programs has partnered with various University offices to present the following informational webinars specifically for University Park students. These webinars are relevant only to UP students. Registration for each of the Transition Thursday webinars is required. If you are unable to attend live, please check back at this site to find the recording which will be posted once the webinar has concluded.

Campus Dining Decoded: Meal Plans, LionCash, Nutrition 

Dining
June 26, 2025, 12:00 pm

Learn more about on-campus dining, LionCash, and Penn State Nutrition at the Transition Thursday Webinar "Campus Dining Decoded: Meal Plans, LionCash, and Nutrition at Penn State" on Thursday, June 26th from 12pm-1pm EST on zoom. Registration for this webinar is required. If you cannot make it, the recording will be posted following the event.

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Navigating Penn State for Families 

Family
July 17, 2025, 12:00 pm

Join the Parents Program at the Transition Thursday Webinar "Navigating Penn State for Families" on July 17th at 12pm on zoom. Registration for the webinar is required. If you cannot make it, the recording will be posted following the event.

Attend or View in Zoom:
Register Here