New Student Orientation

Penn State Abington New Student Orientation Summer 2026

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Transfer and First-year students:  

Select your new student orientation date!
In-person:

  • Thursday, May 28
  • Friday, May 29
  • Friday, June 12
  • Thursday, June 18
  • Wednesday, June 24

Virtual Dates: ONLY students outside of the Penn State Abington service area, out of state, and out of country can attend the virtual program. 

  • Tuesday, June 2
  • Friday, July 11

Lions Gate Residents:

Incoming International Students (first year and transfer):

New Student Orientation (NSO) is mandatory for all incoming international students (first-year and transfer students). Student sessions will cover a combination of information related to maintaining student visa status, getting acclimated to the US education system, and meeting other incoming international students. 

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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 log in to Office 365 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 who 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. 

Advising Information 

Please use this link for detailed information on scheduling and what to expect at your advising appointment. 

Questions?