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California Orientation

Welcome to PennWest California!

Once you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit, you can register for orientation to get to know the campus and meet some of your incoming class peers. You will also have the opportunity to review your fall schedule, meet with faculty and staff, and get all of your financial aid and residence life questions answered. 

Submit Your Deposit     Orientation Checklist

Summer 2025 New Student Orientation

Orientation is a program for students who are committed to attending PennWest! Even if you plan to attend or have attended an Admitted Students Day event sponsored by the Office of Student Development, you are expected to participate in a First-Year Orientation session.

Dates

  • June 26
  • June 27
  • July 10
  • July 11
    Transfer Students encouraged to attend this event for extra services related to transferred student resources
  • July 26
  • August 2

Register Now

Event Schedule

Time

Event

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Check In - Natali Student Center Second Floor (Gold Rush Entrance)
  • Visit Information Technology Services to log in to myPennWest
  • Visit Admissions for major changes, name changes and/or transfer questions
  • Continental breakfast available for all guests
Campus Services Fair - Natali Second Floor
  • Learn more about Academic Essentials/Services, Band, Choir, PSECU, DEI, Honors, Career Center, Student Engagement and more!

8:45 - 9:15 a.m.
  • Campus Services Fair - Natali Second Floor
    • Learn more about Academic Essentials/Services, Band, Choir, PSECU, DEI, Honors, Career Center, Student Engagement and more!

9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Student Connections - Outdoor/Indoor Locations (weather dependent)
  • Meet your fellow students and orientation leaders
  • Take part in a campus scavenger hunt
Parents and Supporter Information Session - Natali Performance Center
  • Financial Aid and Student Accounts
  • Parent and Supporter Services
  • Safety/Police/Conduct

10:00 - 10:10 a.m.
Break

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
IYKYK - What You Need to Know Before You Begin Classes in August! - Natali Performance Center

Panel discussion to include:

  • Health and Wellness, Campus Recreation
  • Campus Clubs and Organizations, Engage
  • Student Housing/Commuter Services
  • Campus Connections

11:20 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Meet Faculty from your Academic College!

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch - Gold Rush

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Specialized Sessions
  • Financial Literacy – including FASFA tips, credit card management and PSECU benefits for PennWest students and families. - Natali Rotunda
  • Athletics – Vulcan Theater
  • TRIO – 206/207 Natali
  • University Honors Program – 319 Natali

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Choose Your Own Adventure!
  • Visit the following offices to take care of last-minute business:
    • Financial Aid – Dixon Hall
    • Student Accounts – Dixon Hall
    • Academic Coordinators – Noss Hall
    • Parking – Building B
    • Dining Services – Gold Rush
    • Residence Life and Housing – Building B
    • University Bookstore – Natali Student Center
    • Information Technology Services – Natali Student Center
    • Health and Wellness Services – Herron Recreation and Fitness Center
    • Office for Students with Disabilities – G35 Carter Hall
    • Admissions – Natali Welcome Center
    • Transfer Admissions – Natali Welcome Center
    • Residence Hall Tours – Leave from Natali Performance Center
Evaluation and Check-Out – Natali Performance Center Lobby
Get a free gift when you turn in your NSO evaluation!

For Parents and Supporters:

Are you the parent, family member or guardian of a future Vulcan? Email family-california@pennwest.edu to ask questions or to set up a phone call with our Office of Parent and Family Engagement.

When you attend New Student Orientation (NSO) with your student, you will have your own break-out session to interact with staff and meet other parents/guests.

The New Student Orientation Team is Available to Connect via:

Email: Orientation-california@pennwest.edu

Phone: 724-938-5868

 

 

 

 

 

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