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
Agenda for June 9 and July 13
| 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. |
Agenda for August 8
| 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, | appointments are visible in Starfish on | and virtual appointments are available on |
|---|---|---|
| June 9 | June 9 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) | June 14, 15, 16 |
| July 13 | July 14 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) | July 19, 20, 21 |
| August 8 | August 11 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) | August 16, 17, 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.
Arrival Days: August 15 and 16
Agenda for Tuesday, August 15
| 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 |
Agenda for Wednesday, August 16
| 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 |
Orientation Day: August 17
Agenda for Thursday, August 17
| 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].