New Student Orientation for International Students (Also known as International Student Orientation) is made up of three steps. You are required to attend all steps to complete your onboarding process with Penn State. Please see below for details.
Visit Penn State's Orientation site to make your reservation and complete your New Student Orientation (NSO) Tasklist.
It is highly recommended that you pick June 9 or July 13 as course selection will be better than August 8.
Step 1: Virtual Orientation
June 9, July 13, and August 8
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
|
8:15–8:45 a.m. |
University Welcome A link will be provided via email from [email protected]. |
| 8:45–9:00 a.m. | Global Engagement Coordinator Introductions |
| 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Orientation Leader Session |
| 9:45–10:45 a.m. | Immigration Information Session by International Student and Scholar Advising |
| 10:45–11:15 a.m. | Penn State Altoona Meeting The Zoom meeting information will be provided as an Outlook calendar invitation. |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 2:00–2:30 p.m. | University Welcome A link will be provided via email from [email protected]. |
| 2:30–2:45 p.m. | Global Engagement Coordinator Introductions |
| 2:45–3:30 p.m. | Orientation Leader Session |
| 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Immigration Information Session by International Student and Scholar Advising |
| 4:30–5:00 p.m. | Penn State Altoona Meeting The Zoom meeting information will be provided as an Outlook calendar invitation. |
Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected] for assistance.
Step 2: Virtual Academic Advising
After attending Step 1, you will schedule your Virtual Academic Advising appointment. Please follow the instructions on the page to schedule a time that works for you.
Please be sure to complete the ALEKS math test, course planning guide, and transfer credit worksheet (if applicable) before your advising appointment.
- If your orientation date is June 9, appointments are visible in Starfish on June 9 at 5:00 p.m. (ET), and virtual appointments are available on June 14, 15, and 16.
- If your orientation date is July 13, appointments are visible in Starfish on July 14 at 5:00 p.m. (ET), and virtual appointments are available on July 19, 20, and 21.
- If your orientation date is August 8, appointments are visible in Starfish on August 11 at 5:00 p.m. (ET), and virtual appointments are available on August 16, 17, and 18.
Questions? Email Suzanne McCusker at [email protected] for assistance.
Step 3: On-campus Orientation
Please complete the On-campus Orientation Registration Form before Friday, August 11.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Check-in with Office of Student Affairs Slep Student Center |
| 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Get student ID and on-campus housing room key Port-Sky Café |
| 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Wal-Mart Shopping Trip |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Check-in with the Office of Student Affairs Slep Student Center |
| 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Get student ID and on-campus housing room key Port-Sky Café |
| 1:00–1:30 p.m. | Amtran Bus Presentation |
| 1:30–3:00 p.m. | Downtown Campus Tour |
| 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Wal-Mart Shopping Trip |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Breakfast Slep Student Center |
| 10:00 a.m.–noon | Chancellor’s Welcome, Campus Presentation, and Resource Fair Slep Student Center |
| Noon–1:00 p.m. | Lunch Slep Student Center |
| 1:00–3:00 p.m. | Mandatory Immigration Check-in 154-155 Eiche Library |
Questions? Email Jeffrey Zhao at [email protected].