Nelson is considered the second-best junior college prospect in the nation.
Walk-up COVID-19 testing at University Park is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Pegula Ice Arena.
Penn State said its STATEment program will help student-athletes learn about brand-building, social media responsibility, financial literacy, media training, and more.
"We're excited to have performers in front of live audiences once again. We're not quite back at business as usual, but this is a step in the right direction."
The Nittany Lions will play seven non-conference games before the Big Ten season begins.
Valdiserri will join 15 other contestants on the hit reality show's 23rd season.