We’re excited you’ll be joining the Penn State Harrisburg community! We’ve got a great NSO planned for you and your parents, family, and supporters.
NSO is a two-part program with both in-person and online components. During the online component, you will have an academic consultation with an adviser, develop an appropriate schedule, and enroll in your classes. During the in-person program you’ll meet new people, learn about majors, and explore opportunities on campus. Your family will explore how to support you, meet people from a variety of offices around campus, and learn about academic programs.
Your Next Steps
- If you’ve just been accepted to Penn State, congratulations! Be sure to accept your admission offer.
- Check your email regularly.
We’ll reach out using the email address provided on your admissions application. - Check your NSO Tasklist.
The NSO Tasklist is a comprehensive list of all the action items you must complete before starting at Penn State Harrisburg. Expect an email letting you know when you have access. - Make your NSO Reservation.
You’re required to complete an NSO prior to starting the semester. You are in control of which NSO program you select -- please select one that works for you and anyone attending with you. You’ll be notified via email when it’s time to make your reservation. - Complete your ALEKS Math Assessment prior to your academic consultation.
If you did not take calculus in high school, an ALEKS score is required to take many math and science classes. Find information on ALEKS on your NSO Tasklist. - Meet an adviser for an academic consultation and schedule your classes.
You will sign up for your academic consultation when making your NSO reservation. - Participate in & attend your in-person program.
You’ll get more information about your NSO program and scheduling your advising meeting in advance. Check your email weekly for important information and reminders.
For more information, visit Penn State New Student Orientation.