New Student Orientation Schedule 2023
Please note we have a student and family schedule-- Group A and B-- to accommodate everyone. Our Welcome Peer Leaders have been communicating with incoming students since May and are excited to welcome you all in person!
Students attending in person will schedule their courses with Advising on the same day.
Family Schedule Group A
(red, orange, and yellow)
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM Check-In
- Sutherland Plaza (rain location Sutherland Lobby)
- 9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
- 9 Sutherland
- 9:30 – 10:15 AM Ask the Experts
- Lares Banquet Room
- 10:30 – 11:15 AM Supporting your Student
- Lares Banquet Room (Center for Student Achievement, Student Disability Services, Advising, Health & Wellness)
- 11:30 – 12:15 PM My Penn State Story: Voice of Students
- Lares Banquet Room
- 12:30 – 1:15 PM Lunch and Resource Fair
- Cafeteria and Lares Banquet Room
- 1:30 – 2:15 PM Financial Aid and Billing
- 9 Sutherland
- 2:30 – 3:15 PM Academic and Career Exploration
- 9 Sutherland
- 3:15 – 3:30 PM Wrap-up and Next Steps
- 9 Sutherland
Optional Activities for Students and Families
- Meet with a Financial Aid Counselor in 106 Sutherland Building
- Tour of the Campus or Lions Gate from 3:30 – 4:30 (Meet at Lion Shrine)
- *Must provide own transportation to Lions Gate*
Student Schedule Group A
(red, orange, and yellow)
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM Check-In
- Sutherland Plaza (rain location Sutherland Lobby)
- 9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
- 9 Sutherland
- 9:30 – 10:15 AM Tech Check
- Various Locations
- 10:30 – 12:30 PM Required Advising and Course Scheduling
- (See the label on your folder with location & adviser)
- 12:30 – 1:15 PM Lunch and Resource Fair
- Cafeteria and Lares Banquet Room
- 1:30 – 2:15 PM Financial Aid and Billing
- 9 Sutherland
- 2:30 – 3:15 PM Academic and Career Exploration
- 9 Sutherland
- 3:15 – 3:30 PM Wrap-up and Next Steps
- 9 Sutherland
Optional Activities for Students and Families
- Meet with a Financial Aid Counselor in 106 Sutherland Building
- Tour of the Campus or Lions Gate from 3:30 – 4:30 (Meet at Lion Shrine)
- *Must provide own transportation to Lions Gate*
Family Schedule Group B
(blue, green, black)
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM Check-In
- Sutherland Plaza (rain location Sutherland Lobby)
- 9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
- 9 Sutherland
- 9:30 – 10:15 AM My Penn State Story: Voice of Students
- 9 Sutherland
- 10:30 – 11:15 AM Financial Aid and Billing
- 9 Sutherland
- 11:30 – 12:15 PM Academic and Career Exploration
- 9 Sutherland
- 12:30 – 1:15 PM Lunch and Resource Fair
- Cafeteria and Lares Banquet Room
- 1:30 – 2:15 PM Supporting Your Student
- Lares Banquet Room (Center for Student Achievement, Student Disability Services, Advising, Health & Wellness)
- 2:30 – 3:15 PM Ask the Experts
- Lares Banquet Room
- 3:15 – 3:30 PM Wrap-up and Next Steps
- Lares Banquet Room
Optional Activities for Students and Families
- Meet with a Financial Aid Counselor in 106 Sutherland Building
- Tour of the Campus or Lions Gate from 3:30 – 4:30 (Meet at Lion Shrine)
- *Must provide own transportation to Lions Gate*
Student Schedule Group B
(blue, green, black)
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM Check-In
- Sutherland Plaza (rain location Sutherland Lobby)
- 9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
- 9 Sutherland
- 9:30 – 10:15 AM Tech Check
- Various Locations
- 10:30 – 11:15 AM Financial Aid and Billing
- 9 Sutherland
- 11:30 – 12:15 PM Academic and Career Exploration
- 9 Sutherland
- 12:30 – 1:15 PM Lunch and Resource Fair
- Cafeteria and Lares Banquet Room
- 1:30 – 3:30 PM Required Advising and Course Scheduling
- (See the label on your folder with location & adviser)
Optional Activities for Students and Families
- Meet with a Financial Aid Counselor in 106 Sutherland Building
- Tour of the Campus or Lions Gate from 3:30 – 4:30 (Meet at Lion Shrine)
- *Must provide own transportation to Lions Gate*