New Student Orientation (NSO) is a program designed to assist new students in planning their Penn State education. All students must participate in orientation in order to register for classes. At NSO you will meet with faculty, staff, and other students, develop a plan to meet your Penn State goals, and learn about campus resources.
Before attending New Student Orientation
First Year Students
- Work through your NSO Task List.
- Take the ALEKS Math Placement assessment (if required); you can find this in your LionPath student account.
- Beginning in April, use your NSO Task List to make a reservation for your preferred NSO date (scheduled throughout the summer).
Transfer Students
- Work through your NSO Task List.
- Take the ALEKS Math Placement assessment (if required); you can find this in your LionPath student account.
- Regularly check your email account (the one you provided in your Penn State application) for additional details. You will receive information regarding optional in-person or virtual NSO sessions, including a registration link.
If you cannot attend or miss your scheduled orientation date, please reschedule your date online or contact the Academic Advising Center at 570-675-9233.
Additional Information
Still have questions about getting started at Penn State Wilkes-Barre? We are here to help!
Academic Advising and New Student Orientation:
Heather Paris
570-675-9217
[email protected]
Admission, PA residency, or for a change in your offer/campus of admission:
Leslie Livingstone
570-675-9263
[email protected]
Student Financial Aid:
Diana Coslett
570-675-9242
[email protected]