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Events for Seniors

3-2-1 Countdown to Cap and Gown

Monday, February 6
Hayfield 105
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

At this meeting you will receive all of the information you need to wrap up your final semester at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. All graduating seniors are expected to attend the Countdown to Graduation meeting.

RSVP by emailing [email protected] with subject line: “3-2-1” 

Spring Career Days

Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21–22
Bryce Jordan Center, University Park
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Spring Career Day is the one of the largest collegiate career fairs in the entire country! Visit the Spring Career Days website to learn more and get prepared.

Virtual Résumé Critiques

April 17–21
Any graduating senior can schedule a virtual résumé critique during the week of April 17. Email your résumé in Microsoft Word format to Karen Ford in Career Services at [email protected], with “Graduate Resume Critique” in the subject line. (Note: Before sending your résumé, please review the narrated PowerPoint presentation on “Writing a Winning Résumé.”)

T-Shirt and Commemorative Pin Distribution 

April 17–April 21
Career Services Center
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Graduating seniors will receive a Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduate t-shirt and commemorative pin at the Grad Finale (see below). If you can’t attend the Grad Finale, stop by the Struthers Family Career Services Center April 17–April 21 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to pick up your t-shirt and pin.

Grad Finale 2023

Tuesday, April 18
107 and 108 Hayfield House
12:00–1:30 p.m.

Graduating seniors are invited to attend the “Grad Finale,” where you will receive information, get answers to last-minute questions regarding graduation, and more! Watch your Penn State email for more details.

Success After State

These virtual events feature Penn State alumni, who will share their experiences and career paths after Penn State. Watch for dates and times on the Penn State Wilkes‑Barre Alumni Society Facebook page.

Commencement

Saturday, May 6
Athletic & Recreation Building gymnasium

10:00 a.m.
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