General Information
Why is the Outpost called the Outpost?
Named for the campus's history as an Air Force base.
What conference is the Penn State football team a part of?
Big Ten Conference
What is the Rolling Lion?
The new food truck on campus.
What are the original colors of Penn State?
Pink and Black
Will you be giving a tour of the Community Center?
No, leave that to the RAs.
What shoes can you NOT wear when giving a tour?
Flipflops/Sandals
What is the Stripe Out?
A type of Penn State football game where people wear blue or white depending on their seat, making Beaver Stadium look like stripes.
Does the meal plan's 65% & 10% discounts apply to Starbucks and bakery items in Biscotti's and the Outpost now?
Yes!
When was Penn State Founded?
1855
Where will the morning tours start and end?
Start: CUB
End: Housing (Capital Village)
Total estimated student population (both undergrad and grad)?
+/- 200 students
5,000
Who is the head coach of the football team?
James Franklin
How many outfits can you get from the Career Closet per semester?
1
Its your lucky day...
Your team gets a free 200 points
How many classrooms are in the Olmsted building?
+/- 2
45
What is the Student to Faculty ratio at Penn State Harrisburg?
16:1
Uh oh...
Take away 100 points from any team
(not rigged)
What is MAEP?
The Multicultural Academic Excellence Program, offering students information about academics, resources, employment and career readiness, and more. They also provide a free dinner!
A part of Penn State was used as an army camp during 1917. What war was it?
The Spanish American War
If we have 20 campuses total and one Lion Shrine at each, how many Lion Shrines are there?
19, World Campus is a campus, but it is online so there is no in-person shrine.
What are the five schools that make up Penn State Harrisburg? Name at least 3 of these.
School of Public Affairs, School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, School of Business Administration
Who is the starting quarterback for the 2024 team?
Drew Allar
What is displayed in front of the International Students Office every month?
A flag of a country that they switch out every month.
What name did Penn State start under?
The Farmer's High School of Pennsylvania
Where does the Nittany Lion get its name?
Mount Nittany in Pennsylvania