This program is subject to change. A final program will be provided at your orientation session.
Summer 2024 Student Agenda
Registration
8:15 a.m.
Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts
Welcome
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts
Informational Session 1
10:00–10:30 a.m.
- Achieving at Altoona—Student Success Center, 125 Eiche Library
- Financial Aid: We put the fun in funding!—Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center
- Student Wellness and Academic Accommodations—150 Hawthorn Building
- Eat Well, Live Well—134 Hawthorn Building
- Athletics and Recreation: Covering the Bases—Adler Athletic Complex
Informational Session 2
10:45–11:15 a.m.
- Achieving at Altoona—Student Success Center, 125 Eiche Library
- Financial Aid: We put the fun in funding!—Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center
- Student Wellness and Academic Accommodations—150 Hawthorn Building
- Eat Well, Live Well—134 Hawthorn Building
- Athletics and Recreation: Covering the Bases—Adler Athletic Complex
Campus Quest
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Lunch on Your Own and Campus Resource Fair
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Port-Sky Café on campus is open on NSO days from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Only credit cards are accepted. Pick up your Penn State ID+ card at Port-Sky Café.
Come visit Alumni Relations*, the Bursar*, Career Services*, Health and Wellness*, the Belonging Center and Food Pantry*, Student Disability Resources^, Housing and Food Services*, Residence Life*, the Library^, Public Safety and Police*, the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, the Student Success Center*, PNC Bank, and our Nursing and Performing Arts programs.
- ^ Campus Resource Fair offices open until 4:00 p.m. each NSO day.
- * Campus Resource Fair offices open until 5:00 p.m. each NSO day.
Academic Advising: PS&U
1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Hawthorn Building or Eiche Library
Your assigned location will be provided on your orientation day.
You Belong Here!
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts
Helpful tips for your Step 1 in-person, on-campus experience:
- Complete the ALEKS Math Assessment prior to attending, if required.
- Upload your ID card photo. More information is available on your NSO Tasklist. If you have an issue with your ID card photo upload, bring a government-issued photo ID card with you, such as a driver's license or passport, to obtain your ID card.
- Bring a laptop or other electronic device (like a tablet).
- Bring a pen or pencil and paper for notes.
- Directions to the Ivyside Campus, Juniata Gap entrance.
- Campus Map.