New Student Orientation – summer 2024
Students deposited for Fall 2024 can register for one of our New Student Orientation (NSO) dates. NSO is an important event, where students will review their Fall schedule, interact with faculty and staff, Q&A with financial aid, and meet other students.
dates:
- Friday, June 14
- Saturday, June 29
- Friday, July 12
- Friday, July 26
HOW TO REGISTER:
Accepted students must pay their deposit to be able to register for and attend NSO. Once you have made your deposit, please register for a date of your choosing:
Visit next steps for more information and to register.
New student orientation student schedule
- IT Services – Gemmell 107
- Admissions (including transfer) – Gemmell 107
- Bookstore – Gemmell 109
- PSECU – Gemmell 102
- Continental Breakfast – Gemmell 2nd Floor MPR
– Gemmell Student Center MPR
Student Success – Science and Technology Center (STC) 122
- Peer Mentoring
- Health and Wellness
- Office of Residence Life and Housing
- Campus Clubs and Organizations
- Campus Recreation
- Welcome Weekend
- TRiO – Becht Hall 332
- START – Becht Hall 221
- Band, Choir and Specialized sessions – Carlson Library
- Placement Testing – STC 140
- Math placement test proctoring is available for students who have already taken the exam once but need to retake it in order to score into the math class needed for their major. The placement exam has up to 30 questions and generally takes 60-90 minutes to complete.
Visit offices to take care of last-minute business:
- Parking – University Police Station
- Financial Aid – Becht Hall 116
- Student Accounts – Becht Hall 114
- Success Coaches – Becht Hall 335
- Student Housing – Becht Hall 218
- IT Services – Becht Hall 309
- Health Services – Becht Hall 256
- Office for Students with Disabilities – Becht Hall 323
- Admissions (including transfer) – Becht Hall 1st Floor
- Bookstore – Gemmell 109
- Residence Hall Only
- Campus (including commuter areas, food service locations, recreation centers, etc.)
FOR PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS:
Are you the parent, family member or guardian of a future Golden Eagle? Email family-clarion@pennwest.edu to ask questions or to set up a phone call with our Office of Parent and Family Engagement.
When you attend New Student Orientation (NSO) with your student, you will have your
own break-out session to interact with staff and meet other parents/guests.
THE NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION TEAM IS AVAILABLE TO CONNECT VIA:
- Email (orientation-clarion@pennwest.edu)
- Phone (814-393-1766)