Penn State Abington New Student Orientation

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Welcome to Penn State Abington!

New Student Orientation and Welcome Days are MANDATORY for all first-year students. See the dates below for in-person Orientation for students starting classes. 

Check out the Virtual Orientation dates below for transfer students. 

Dates 


New Student Orientation and Welcome Day are REQUIRED programs. 

 New Student Orientation Days (register for ONE)  
 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m 

  • Wednesday, June 21
  • Friday, June 23
  • Tuesday, June 27
  • Thursday, June 29
  • Tuesday, July 11
  • Wednesday, July 19
  • Friday, July 21

Welcome Days (Register for ONE)  

  • Tuesday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August, 16, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Register for this date if you are living in Lions Gate)

Hotel Rooms

In need of a hotel room? Please make a reservation at one of the following hotels for a discounted rate!

  • Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Willow Grove
  • Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington
  • Candlewood Suites Philadelphia/Willow Grove
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Preparing for New Student Orientation

Please follow the steps

  1. Make your Reservation to Attend.
  2. Take your ALEKS Math Assessment
  3. Fill out Your Educational Planning Survey
  4. Upload Immunization Records
  5. Complete Your Pre-NSO Homework

All instructions for the 5 steps above will be sent to your Penn State email and the personal email you provided on your Penn State application.

Please login here to access your Penn State email by using your Access Account user ID and password.

Make a Reservation

You will not be eligible to access our Penn State Orientation Reservation System until you receive this email with the subject "Make Your Reservation for NSO".  This email will come directly to you at your PSU email and the personal email you provided on your application to Penn State. You will need your Penn State Access Account to make a reservation for NSO.

Review your reservation

Be sure to click "Submit" at the top or bottom of the page to reserve your seat at NSO. Your reservation is not guaranteed until you click "Submit".

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Take Your ALEKS Math Assessment

Completing the ALEKS Math Assessment is required for all first-year students that HAVE NOT completed Calculus in high school. All majors at the University require courses in quantification. You may not take certain courses in mathematics, statistics, or chemistry without demonstrating readiness through this assessment. There is no additional cost associated with completing the ALEKS Math Assessment.

Click here for additional information and to take your ALEKS Math Assessment.

Complete Your Educational Planning Survey

This survey is used to help your Academic Adviser assist you with your educational goals during NSO. The survey should only take about 15-20 minutes to complete and must be completed using your Penn State Access Account.

Click here to complete your Educational Planning Survey (access via LionPATH). 

Steps within LionPath to access your Educational Planning Survey:

  • Log into LionPath with your Penn State Access Account
  • From the Main Menu, click on Self Service
  • Click on Student Center
  • Under Academics on the Student Center webpage, click on Educational Planning Survey 

Upload Immunization Records

All incoming undergraduate students must submit proof of immunizations prior to their arrival on campus.  If you do not submit your record registration hold will be placed on your account which can prevent class registration. 

Please use this link to complete the two-step process to submit your records. 

If you have any questions about immunization records, please contact Michele Scott, Campus Nurse 215-881-7350 or [email protected].

Do Your Pre-NSO Homework

Visit orientation.psu.edu and search for “NSO Tasklist”. Complete all before attending Orientation. All modules have important information to assist you in your transition to Penn State.

Transfer Credit Worksheet 

Complete this assignment if you took Advanced Placement (AP) exams, International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, or courses for college credit at another institution. Being aware of potential course credits you may be bringing with you will help you make better decisions when scheduling courses for your first semester.

If you need to complete this assignment, download it by clicking here.

Course Registration Overview - REQUIRED

These modules will help you understand factors affecting your course selection, how to use the Schedule Builder, Shopping Cart, and LionPATH to schedule those classes, and some ways to fine-tune your schedule. Reviewing these modules in advance of NSO will help prepare you for advising and course scheduling during NSO.

 Troubleshooting

If you are having issues viewing the assignments above, please make sure that you have the proper software. To view the interactive modules, you must have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player installed.

Masks are optional to be worn when in any Penn State buildings.

Any questions? Contact [email protected] or 215-881-7507 for assistance!

We’re excited to see you at Orientation!