Is Penn State orientation required?
All new first-year students to Penn State must participate in New Student Orientation (NSO) and many of the activities held during Welcome Week are required for all new students including first-year, change-of-campus, and transfer students.
How long is Penn State orientation?
We expect most students to complete this in 3-4 hours.
Is Penn State orientation online?
Virtual Orientation programs will be available to you based your Penn State campus, semester of entry, and college of admission. Participation in orientation is not required for transfer students, but it is highly encouraged.
What happens at Penn State orientation?
During NSO, you will meet with students, faculty, and staff; begin to develop academic and co-curricular goals; become familiar with campus resources; and schedule courses for your first semester to begin putting your academic plan into action.
What is a school orientation?
Orientation is a much-needed program that when planned correctly can aid all participants–new students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, and current students. Orientation is designed to answer questions before they are asked and to provide solutions before problems occur.
Does Penn State have a welcome week?
Our Welcome Programs are designed to support new and returning students in their ongoing transition to University Park and State College through intentional activities, events, and programs that help to reinforce our Penn State Values.
What do I bring to orientation?
In order to have a successful Orientation experience, it is important that you bring the following items:
- Photo Identification.
- Comfortable Clothing and Shoes.
- Mandatory Health Form and Immunization Records.
- Admissions Paperwork.
What is student orientation program?
Student orientation is the period prior to the start of the academic year at a college or university where a variety of events are held to welcome and acclimate new students. These activities are planned to help freshmen make friends at their new institutions, as well as to bond with one another and older students.