New Student Orientation Program
Find out more about Penn State Scranton at New Student Orientation.
New Student Orientation is an interactive day open to new students and their families designed to introduce them to campus resources and student services at Penn State Scranton. New Student Orientation topics include:
- Review of academics at Penn State
- Advising and scheduling classes
- Financial aid and billing
- Student services
Complete these steps before attending New Student Orientation:
- ALEKS math placement assessment.
Available in your LionPath student account starting early March. - Complete your Advising Homework
- Register for Orientation
New Student Orientation Dates for Fall 2019
First Year Students
Choose one of the following available dates:
- Thursday, August 22nd 8 am to 4 pm
Previous/full orientation dates:
- Tuesday, June 25, 8 am to 4 pm
- Wednesday, June 26, 8 am to 4 pm
- Friday, June 28, 8 am to 4 pm
- Tuesday, July 30, 8 am to 4 pm
- Friday, August 2, 8 am to 4 pm
- Thursday, August 22, 8 am to 4 pm
Transfer Students
- Friday, August 23rd 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Registration Information
Registration will open April 1, 2019. New students will receive instructions to register for orientation by email, 24 hours after they have completed their ALEKS math placement testing online.
NSO Part 2 - August 23
New Student Orientation Part 2 is the initial First Year Seminar for the 2019 Fall semester scheduled for August 23, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Attendance will be taken and presence is mandatory. This is a student only event and student ID will be required. Register for NSO Part 2.
Other Helpful Information:
Fall 2019 Semester classes begin Monday, August 26, 2019.