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University Orientation and Welcome

All new and transfer international students are required to attend the three orientation and welcome programs below.

Penn State Global Welcome Webinars (Virtual)

2024 Dates: May 21, or June 27, or July 29
8:00–10:45 a.m. (US Eastern Time, GMT -4)

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend

Penn State Global Welcome Webinar Registration Form

Should you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Agenda (same for all three session)
TimeActivity
8:00 a.m.Welcome and Introductions
8:05 a.m.Immigration Information
Presented by International Student Advising
9:05 a.m.Special Speakers
The Bursar’s Office, UnitedHealthcare, University Police, Student Legal Services, Student Panel, Global Engagement
10:25 a.m.Questions and Answers

New Student Orientation (NSO, Virtual)

2024 Dates: June 30 or August 12
9:00 a.m.—Noon (US Eastern Time, GMT -4)

It is highly recommended that you pick the June 30 session, as you will have more options for course selection.

Watch for emails from [email protected] for information and updates. You may visit the Orientation Website to make your reservation for the session and access your NSO Tasklist.

Should you have any questions, please contact Undergraduate Study Advising at [email protected]

Agenda (same for both dates)
TimeActivity
9:00 a.m.University Welcome
9:35 a.m.Student Success
11:15 a.m.Penn State Altoona Meeting

International Student Welcome (In-person)

2024 Arrival Day: Tuesday, August 20

If you will be living on campus, you can move in on this date. Please indicate this in your registration form, as the Housing Office needs to manually update your arrival information.

Orientation Days: Wednesday and Thursday, August 21–22

During these days, you will be introduced to various offices on campus and complete your mandatory immigration check-in.

Once you have made your travel plan, please complete the Fall 2024 Arrival and On-Campus Welcome Registration form.

Global Programs

  • New International Student Checklist
  • University Orientation and Welcome
  • Housing Information
    • Questions to Ask Your Landlord
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  • SAFE and AWARE
  • Information Technology Information for International Students
  • English Composition Courses for International Students and English Language Learners
  • Employment in the U.S. for International Students: Advice for Penn State Altoona International Students
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International Student Services

Contact us at [email protected].

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Division of Student Affairs
Housing and Food Services (on-campus housing, meal plans, and Lion Cash)
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Academic Advising
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Health and Wellness Center
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Tutoring
Bursar's Office (tuition payments)

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Penn State Altoona

A full-service, four-year, residential campus located less than 45 miles from the research campus at University Park. Offering 21 four-year degrees and the first two years of over 275 Penn State majors.
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