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100
Is alcohol allowed on campus?

No! Penn State is a dry campus.

100

What is the main place to get food on campus?

Tullys! You can also get food from the Creekside Market and Cyber Cafe.


100

Name at least 3 RA's.

Woods: Jess, Ryann, Mark, Ryan, Wendy, Ose, Dylan, Kaitelynn, Anikka, Emily, Kaylin.

Village: Liv, Lauren, Khay'N, Nakiyah, Jaedon, Chris, Allison, Karina, Kayla, Kyle, Miguel, Mikayla.

100

Are there bells to let you know when class is over?

No! Classes end (and begin) at the times designated in LionPath.

100

How many undergraduate students attend Penn State Berks?

Around 2100! Around 800 live on-campus.

200

If you are 21+, are you allowed to have alcohol on campus?

No! Keep any drinking off campus, as Penn State is a dry campus.

200

Where would you go if you lost your PSU ID?

The Housing and Food Services Office.

200

What club does RA Emily run?

Berks Gaming Club

200

Can you speak with professors outside of classtime?

Yes! There are office hours that professors hold for students to come to and ask questions. The office hours times should be in your canvas/ syllabus. 

200

Who is the Chancellor?

Radha Pyati! She's often around campus and always willing to say hi.

300

What is the policy regarding trophy bottles?

Trophy bottles must be BONE DRY with no liquid of any kind in them.

300

Where can you find Academic Advising and the Learning and Writing Centers?

Franco! Also in Franco are the Registrar, Bursar, Learning Resources and Disability Services, Financial Aid, and Admissions. 

300

How many clubs are organizations are there on campus?

Over 50!

300

Do you have to attend class?

No but it is recommended and encouraged

300

How many Associate's and Bachelor's degrees do we have on campus?

24! But there are a lot more if you do a 2+2 program.

400

What are some symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning?

Possible symptoms include slurred speech, trouble walking or standing, trouble staying conscious, appearing saucy, puking, and more

400

Where is the athletic center/ gym?

Beaver 

400

Who is the Residence Life Coordinator for the woods?

Saicha Crawford 

sec6082@psu.edu

400

What is the document that contains everything you will need about your class?

Syllabus

400

What year was Penn State Berks Established?

1958

500

What is the Penn State Responsible Action Protocol? (The Amnesty Policy)

If you alert the authorities and either seek assistance for yourself, seek assistance for someone else and stay with them, or get assistance someone else got for you, then you will not be subject to student conduct action regarding the use and possession of alcohol or drugs.

500

Who is the Assistant Director of Residence Life?

Kyle Kowal! He likes to bake cookies.

500

Who would you contact if you wanted to start a new club?

Lily Sanchez! lqs5108@psu.edu

500

Good places to meet new friends?

Cab events, tully's, the gym, library, class, through your RA. 

500

What was Penn State Berks' original name?

The Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute!