New Student Orientation Programs

Welcome to Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.

Penn State Fayette offers four distinct orientation programs for new incoming students. These programs include New Student Orientation (NSO) for first-year students, Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) for students transferring from another institution, Adult Student Orientation (ASO) for adult learners who may be either a first-year student or transfer student, and International Student Orientation (ISO) for students coming to Penn State Fayette from abroad. Each program is designed to provide important information and services specific to each population. Penn State Fayette proudly operates from a student-centered perspective. We take special care to meet you where you are to ensure a seamless transition into college life.

Questions about Orientation? Call the Student Success Center at 724-430-4119 or email FEOrientation@psu.edu.

A brief description for each program is provided below. Details regarding each program can be found by clicking the associated tile on the left side of this page.

Summer Start Orientation

If your first semester is during the summer, you will still need to attend an orientation appointment. Summer Start Orientation is available for registration in VZO. Students will receive an NSO invitation to the email address included on their application. For more detailed information about orientation for this population, please click the “Welcome Summer Start Students” link to the left.

New Student Orientation (NSO) for First-Year Students

All new first-year students must participate in New Student Orientation (NSO). At NSO, you will meet with faculty and staff, begin to develop goals for your time at Penn State, learn about campus resources, and schedule courses for your first semester. For more detailed information about orientation for this population, please click the corresponding NSO link to the left.

Transfer Student Orientation (TSO)

All transfer students must attend a Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) appointment. For more detailed information about orientation for this population, please click the corresponding TSO link to the left.

Adult Student Orientation (ASO)

All adult students new to Penn State Fayette must attend an Adult Student Orientation (ASO) appointment. For more detailed information about orientation for this population, please click the corresponding ASO link to the left.

International Student Orientation (ISO)

All international students must attend the International Student Orientation (ISO) event. For more detailed information about orientation for this population, please click the corresponding ISO link to the left.