Penn State Smeal MBA Visits & Events
One of the best ways to learn about all that the Penn State Smeal MBA Program has to offer is to meet in person or virtually with current students, faculty, alumni, and admissions staff. Throughout the year, Smeal offers many opportunities to connect with our community on campus, online, and at events around the country. Contact us at smealmba@psu.edu to schedule your campus visit.
2018 MBA Alumni Global Lion Gathering
| City | Meeting Spot | Date and Time |
| Global Lion Gathering - Beijing, China | Great Leap Brewing Company | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Shanghai, China | Charlie's Burger (Xuhui Greenland Center) | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Austin, TX, USA | Third Base Sports Bar | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Boston, MA, USA | The Greatest Bar | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Chicago, IL, USA | Blackfinn Ameripub | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Cupertino, CA, USA | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - New York City, NY, USA | W New York Downtown Terrace | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Philadelphia, PA, USA | Bridgewater's Pub | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Mario's East Side Saloon | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - San Francisco, CA, USA | Monaghan's | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Seattle, WA, USA | Purple Cafe and Wine Bar | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - State College, PA, USA | American Ale House | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
| Global Lion Gathering - Washington D.C., USA | Hill Country BBQ | June 28th @ 6:30pm |
Fall 2018 Event Calendar
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Webinar - Getting to Know the Smeal MBA Program | Online | July 16th @ 12:00pm |
| Inside the MBA - Networking Fair | New York, NY | July 19th @ 6:30pm |
| MBA Tour | New York, NY | July 21st @ 11:00am |
| MBA Tour | Washington, DC | July 25th @ 5:00pm |
| MBA Tour | Boston, MA | July 26th @ 5:00pm |
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Forté Forum | Washington D.C. | August 13th @ 6:00pm |
| Forté Forum | Boston, MA | August 14th @ 6:00pm |
| Webinar - Concentrations and Options | Online | August 21st @ 12:00pm |
| Forté Forum | New York, NY | August 28th @ 6:00pm |
| Forté Forum | New York, NY | August 29th @ 6:00pm |
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Smeal MBA Program Preview Day | State College, PA | Sept. 10th @ 9:00am |
| QS MBA World Tour | Philadelphia, PA | Sept. 11th @ 6:30pm |
| QS MBA World Tour | Washington D.C. | Sept. 13th @ 6:30pm |
| QS MBA World Tour | Boston, MA | Sept. 17th @ 6:30pm |
| Webinar - Application Tips | Online | Sept. 19th @ 12:00pm |
| QS MBA World Tour | Seattle, WA | Sept. 19th @ 6:30pm |
| QS MBA World Tour | Portland, OR | Sept. 20th @ 6:30pm |
| QS MBA World Tour | San Francisco, CA | Sept. 22nd @ 3:00pm |
| QS MBA World Tour | Los Angeles, CA | Sept. 23rd @ 3:30pm |
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Inside the MBA - Networking Fair | Washington D.C. | October 15th @ 6:30pm |
| Inside the MBA - Networking Fair | Philadelphia, PA | October 16th @ 6:30pm |
| Webinar - Life in Happy Valley | Online | October 17th @ 12:00pm |
| QS MBA World Tour | Salt Lake City, UT | October 22nd @ 7:00pm |
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Smeal MBA Diversity Appreciation Weekend | State College, PA | November 3rd @ 9:00am |
| Smeal MBA Program Preview Day | State College, PA | November 5th @ 9:00am |
| Beijing Information Session | Beijing, China | November 10th @ TBD |
| Shanghai Information Session | Shanghai, China | November 10th @ TBD |
| Webinar - Interviewing Tips | Online | November 13th @ 12:00pm |
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Webinar - Life as a Smeal Student | Online | December 11th @ 12:00pm |
Spring 2019 Event Calendar
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Smeal MBA Program Preview Day | State College, PA | January 14th @ 9:00am |
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Smeal MBA Program Preview Day | State College, PA | February 25th @ 9:00am |
| Event | Location | Date and Time |
| Smeal MBA Admitted Student "We Are Weekend" (Invitation Only) | State College, PA | March 22nd to 23rd |
Check out our webcast archive for helpful information year round.
Other Ways to Engage
MBA Open House
Join us on campus to learn more about the Smeal MBA and to interact with program faculty, staff, and students. Open House events begin at 8:30 a.m. and normally run through approximately 3 p.m. Seating is limited. RSVP is required, and the event is free for all attendees.
MBA Preview Day
Candidates and prospective students will be invited to campus to observe a class, learn more about the Smeal experience, and meet one-on-one with a member of the admissions team. For those who have completed their application, we encourage you to schedule your interview during your visit. Attendees will also hear from Student and Career Services, explore the MBA curriculum, and have the opportunity to interact with the entire MBA community including current students, faculty, and staff. If you would like to learn more about these events, please email smealmba@psu.edu or call us at 814-863-0474.
Individual Visits
If you cannot make it to one of the scheduled MBA Open House events, we can arrange an individual visit to the campus. We strongly suggest scheduling your visit on a day that you can observe an MBA class session and you have time for lunch or coffee with one of our current students. Contact our office at smealmba@psu.edu or call us at 814-863-0474 to schedule your visit.
Experience the Penn State Smeal MBA in Philadelphia
The same faculty who teach in the residential Smeal MBA Program at University Park also teach in the Penn State Smeal Executive MBA Program in Philadelphia. If you would like to experience what it's like to be a Smeal MBA, but can't travel to University Park easily, this is a great opportunity to get a feel for the culture and classroom experience, and meet the faculty who serve students in both programs. EMBA classes and open houses are held most Saturdays (with some exceptions) from 9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Those exploring a full-time MBA are encouraged to attend. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Tara Banerjee, Executive MBA Program coordinator, at ttb3@psu.edu.
Penn State Smeal MBA Coffee Connections
Connecting Penn State Smeal MBA Alumni with prospective MBA Candidates in a networking/recruiting coffee session.
Would you like to meet a local alumnus of the Penn State Smeal MBA Program to have your questions answered and get a feel for the program? To submit a request to meet with a Smeal graduate, email to smealmba@psu.edu with some information about you and where you are located. We will do our best to pair you with a local alumnus of the program who has volunteered to meet and speak with prospective students. If there is not an alumnus available in your city, we will connect you virtually to a current student or graduate.
Webcast Archive
Webcasts are online audio and visual presentations that offer relevant information quickly. Learn more about b-school, how to apply, and about the Penn State Smeal MBA Program. Webcast recordings are available in our video library for you to view any time at your convenience.
Touch MBA Podcast - The Smeal MBA Program - "Best of Both Worlds"
We Are Weekend: March 22-23, 2019
Admitted students are invited to join us for a great way to get to know the program and the community. Meet future classmates, get to know current students and alumni, try your hand at analyzing a business case, get the inside tour of Smeal and Penn State, and see what it's like to be a part of this special community.
See what it was like to attend last years Visitation Weekend.