- 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
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
Event Schedule
Time |
Event |
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8:00 - 8:45 a.m. |
Check In - Natali Student Center Second Floor (Gold Rush Entrance)
Campus Services Fair - Natali Second Floor
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8:45 - 9:15 a.m. |
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9:15 - 10:00 a.m. |
Student Connections - Outdoor/Indoor Locations (weather dependent)
Parents and Supporter Information Session - Natali Performance Center
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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 CenterPanel discussion to include:
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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
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1:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Choose Your Own Adventure!
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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