New Student Orientation – summer 2023
Students deposited for Fall 2023 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, July 14
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.
Can’t make it to a New Student Orientation session in person? We have a virtual orientation option available to you! Register now for more information.
schedule of events
Resource Fair - Gemmell Student Center 2nd Floor
- Staff Greetings
- Overview of day’s schedule
- Academic Expectations (delivered by Academic Affairs Administrator)
- Registrar (regarding FERPA and Degree Works)
- Health & Wellness Services (addressing health centers, counseling services and more)
- Housing & Dining Services (addressing assignment, important pre move-in details and meal plan selection)
- Campus Safety General Overview
Students: Connection activities - Grunenwald Science and Technology Center (STC) Room 122
- General Session with Q and A
- Define “Success Coaching”
- General transition to PennWest discussion
START Meeting - Grunenwald Science and Technology Center (STC) Room 120
- Students will meet with their department representative (See Locations above for more details)
| Department | Location |
| Biology, Earth, & Environmental Sciences | Gemmell 250 |
| Business, Economics & Communication | Gemmell 246 |
| Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics | Gemmell 252 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 138 |
| Computing & Engineering Technology | Gemmell 248 |
| Criminal Justice, History, & Politics | Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 147 |
| Education | Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 203 |
| English, Philosophy & Modern Languages | Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 134 |
| Exercise, Health, & Sport Sciences | Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 122 |
| Nursing & Health Professions |
Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 120/125
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| Psychology, Counseling, & Art Therapy | Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 145 |
| Social Work, Sociology & Human Services | Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 136 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Gemmell 275 |
| Undecided/Undeclared Major | Grunenwald Science & Technology Center (STC) 205 |
- Office for Students with Disabilities. - Becht Hall 109
- Financial Aid walk-in office counseling. - Becht Hall 118
- Placement testing *if not completed prior - Grunenwald Science and Technology Center (STC) 140
- Campus Information Fair - Gemmell Student Center 2nd Floor
- Explore the Bookstore - Gemmell Student Center 121
- PSECU Banking Services - Gemmell Student Center 102
- Campus & Residence Hall Tours - Depart from Gemmell 2nd Floor
- Information Technology Services - Becht Hall 107
- Campus Life Q & A - Gemmell Student Center 2nd Floor
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)