New Student Orientation Program
Find out more about Penn State Scranton at New Student Orientation.
New Student Orientation is an interactive full 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 via emailed link 24 hours after completing ALEKS math placement assessment
New Student Orientation Dates for Fall 2020
First Year Students
Choose one of the following available dates:
- Saturday, May 30 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 24 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday, June 25 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 22 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday, July 23 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Transfer Students
- Tuesday, August 18 at 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Orientation Registration Information
Registration will open around April 1, 2020. 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 21
New Student Orientation Part 2 is the initial First Year Seminar for the 2020 Fall semester. Attendance will be taken and presence is mandatory. This is a student only event and student ID will be required.
Other Helpful Information:
Fall 2020 Semester classes begin Monday, August 24, 2020.