YORK, Pa. — New Student Orientation (NSO) Advising is under way at Penn State York with students and, in some cases, their family members participating in activities to help them become more familiar with the campus and the University. All new first-year students to Penn State must participate in NSO in preparation for their first semester.
The Penn State York Advising and Career Development Office coordinates the program which involves representatives from departments across the campus and faculty members.
"Every year we look forward to welcoming our newest members of the Penn State York community. This program is special because it marks the beginning of each student's first-year experience," said Andrew Caldwell, director of advising and career development at Penn State York and one of the program coordinators. "Given the size and scope of the University, we've found that by meeting individually with every student, learning about their goals, and helping plan their first semester, we demonstrate how invested we are in their success as unique members of the Penn State family."
As part of the NSO program, student participants meet with students, faculty and staff; begin to develop academic and co-curricular goals; become familiar with campus resources; and schedule courses for their first semester. Family members can attend sessions covering the University’s academic structure and ways to support their student; services available through the Nittany Success Center; an overview of student life resources; and a session covering financial aid and paying the bills. NSO is offered on numerous days throughout the summer and students must register to attend.
Another important part of the day is for students to get their ID+ card which is used for a variety of services on campus.
For more information about NSO, please email ces9@psu.edu or call 717-771-4053.