As we approach the last 100 days to graduation, we've been thinking about the many unique experiences that Penn State and the surrounding Pittsburgh area has to offer, some small and some life-changing. Below, we’ve started a Graduation Bucket List of the top 100 things that you should do before graduation this spring. Each issue of our FYI Newsletter, we will add items to the list:
If you visit any of the items in the list, take a photo and post it on social media tagging us @pennstatega!
Academic/Graduation Related:
- Apply for graduation before January 22nd: Intent to Graduate Form
- Order your cap and gown: Caps and Gowns
Entertainment/Events:
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Attend a concert or a sporting event at PPG Paints Arena (in Pittsburgh) or at the Bryce Jordan Center (at UP):
- Attend (or participate in) the THON dance marathon: THON
- Attend a performance at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
- Attend a play at City Theatre: City Theatre
- Attend a concert at Heinz Hall: Heinz Hall
- Attend a performance at the Benedum Center: Benedum Center
- Attend a comedy show at Arcade Comedy Theater: Arcade Comedy Theater
- Attend a performance at the Playhouse Theatre: Playhouse Theatre
- Attend a film screening at the State Theatre: State Theatre
- Explore the Penn State School of Music performances: PSU School of Music
- Explore the Penn State School of Visual Arts galleries: PSU School of Visual Arts
- Explore the Penn State School of Communications events: PSU School of Communications
Sightseeing/Exploration:
- Visit the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium: Pittsburgh Zoo
- Hike Mount Nittany and take some pics of the panoramic views: Mount Nittany
- Explore the South Side Works: South Side Works
- Take a scenic drive along the Laurel Highlands: Laurel Highlands
- Visit the Fort Pitt Museum: Fort Pitt Museum
- Explore the Allegheny Observatory: Allegheny Observatory
- Explore the Mexican War Streets Historic District: Mexican War Streets
- Take a walking tour of the North Shore: North Shore Walking Tour
- Have a picnic in Point State Park: Point State Park
- Take a stroll in Schenley Park: Schenley Park
- Explore the Randyland Art Installation: Randyland
- Visit the Penn State All-Sports Museum: PSU All-Sports Museum
- Explore the National Aviary: National Aviary
- Visit the USS Requin submarine at the Carnegie Science Center: USS Requin
- Explore the Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve: Beechwood Farms
- Explore the Andy Warhol Museum: Andy Warhol Museum
- Visit the Mattress Factory Art Museum: Mattress Factory
- Explore the Pittsburgh Glass Center: Pittsburgh Glass Center
- Visit the Bayernhof Museum: Bayernhof Museum
- Visit the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum: Soldiers & Sailors Museum
- Take a day trip to Kentuck Knob: Kentuck Knob
- Explore the Andy Warhol Bridge: Andy Warhol Bridge
- Take a day trip to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon: Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Other Activities/Opportunities:
- Participate in a campus clean-up or service project: Volunteer Opportunities
- Attend LINK UP: LINK UP
- Take a road trip to nearby Rothrock State Forest for hiking: Rothrock State Forest
- Attend a networking event with alumni: Alumni Networking
- Attend the WESTPACS Career Fair: WESTPACS Career Fair
- Attend a career development workshop: Career Development Workshop