All new first-year students to Penn State must participate in New Student Orientation (NSO) and many of the activities held during Welcome Week are required for all new students including first-year, change-of-campus, and transfer students.
New Student Orientation
All new first-year students to Penn State must participate in New Student Orientation (NSO). At NSO, you will meet with faculty and staff, begin to develop goals for your time at Penn State, learn about campus resources, and schedule courses for your first semester.
Learn more about New Student Orientation.
Welcome Week
Welcome Week occurs at the beginning of each semester (summer, fall, and spring) and is full of activities to help get to know your new Penn State University Park home, including: the President's New Student Convocation, College Dean's Meetings, residence hall events, Involvement Fairs, days of service, and more. Many of the activities held during Welcome Week are required for all new students including first-year, change-of-campus, and transfer students.
Learn more about Welcome Week.