Due to COVID-19, Penn State University has decided to hold Summer 2021 Orientation ONLINE for all new students.
For more details please
refer to https://orientation.psu.edu/participate.
With questions please contact the
Academic Advising Center
at 610-396-6280 or [email protected]
First Year Students - For students starting with fewer than 18 college credits.
New Student Orientation:
- Explains placement for Math and English writing courses
- Familiarizes you with the academic structure of Penn State and with the wide range of degree programs available.
- Provides you with a Penn State Student ID. In order to obtain a Penn State id+Card, students must present one of the following forms of photo IDs: A state-issued drivers license or ID card, a passport, US or a military photo ID. PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING THIS WITH YOU ON YOUR NSO DAY.
- Acquaints you with the Berks campus, our procedures, some of our staff, and our out-of-class environment.
- Provides you with a one-on-one interview with an NSO advisor. During this interview, you will discuss your educational plans.
Timeline for students admitted Fall and Summer:
Beginning in March, you will gain access to the NSO Tasklist. You will be able to register for a NSO date through this tasklist, starting in April. This list will provide you with all of the items that must be complete before, during, and after NSO.
One day before your scheduled date, your PSU email will become active. You will need to use this email for all PSU correspondence moving forward, including NSO.
June: You will attend new student orientation with modified programs available later in the summer. Please plan to spend a half day on campus.
*Students must attend a New Student Orientation session. The Academic Advising Center office is not able to meet with new incoming freshmen on a walk-in basis.
Timeline for students admitted Spring:
Beginning in November, you will gain access to the NSO Tasklist. You will be able to register for a NSO date through this tasklist. This list will provide you with all of the items that must be complete before, during, and after NSO.
One day before your scheduled date, your PSU email will become active. You will need to use this email for all PSU correspondence moving forward, including NSO
December - January: You will attend a modified new student orientation. Please plan to spend a half day on campus.
Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) information
For questions, call the Academic Advising Center at 610-396-6280
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