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Clarion Orientation

Welcome to PennWest Clarion!

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 13
  • June 27
  • July 11
    Transfer Students encouraged to attend this event for extra services related to transferred student resources
  • July 24
  • July 26

Register Now

Event Schedule

Time

Event

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Check In & Breakfast - Suites on Main North (SOMN) Theater Lobby
Campus Services Fair - SOMN 110A/B
  • Visit IT Services to log into myPennWest
  • Visit Admissions for any major changes and name changes
  • Visit the Registrar`s Office about transfer/dual enrollment credits
  • Visit with other offices including: Academic Essentials/Services, Band, Choir, ROTC, DEI, Honors, Career Center, Student Engagement, Military & Veteran Affairs, Study Abroad, UPMC Health Services, and the Small Business Development Center

8:45 - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome – SOMN Theater
  • Overview of the daily schedule, BuzzWords and special welcome from PSECU, Academic Affairs, and PennWest President Dr. Jon Anderson! 

9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Student Connections – Indoor/Outdoor Locations
  • Meet your fellow students and Orientation Leaders!
  • Campus Scavenger Hunt
Parents and Supporter Information Session – SOMN Theater
  • Financial Aid and Student Accounts
  • Police and Conduct
  • Parent & Supporter Services 

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

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
IYKYK Panel Discussion – SOMN Theater
What you need to know before you begin classes in August!
  • Health and Wellness & Campus Recreation
  • Campus Clubs and Organizations & the Engage platform
  • Campus Connections
  • Student Housing
    • Commuter students will break out at 11:00am for a special commuter services presentation

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

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch - Eagle Commons

Lunch is available between 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. in the Eagle Commons Dining Hall. Tickets are available at check-in. Faculty and Staff will join students and guests for lunch. AVI staff are available for meal plan and dining questions.  

Don’t forget to turn in your NSO Evaluation. Students receive a free gift! 

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Specialized Sessions
  • Financial Literacy – Becht Hall 332
    • including FASFA tips, credit card management and PSECU benefits for PennWest students and families.
  • Student Athlete Meetings – Tippin (Eagle's Perch)
  • TRiO Meeting – Founders 105

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Choose your adventure! Visit offices to take care of last-minute business:
  • Financial Aid – Becht Hall 116
  • Student Accounts – Becht Hall 114
  • Academic Coordinators – Becht Hall 1st Floor
  • Parking – University Police Station
  • Dining Services – Eagle Commons Dining Hall
  • Student Housing – Becht Hall 218
  • University Bookstore – Eagle Commons Breezeway
  • IT Services – Becht Hall 309
  • Health and Wellness Services – Becht Hall 256
  • Office of Students with Disabilities – Becht Hall 323
  • Admissions – Shropshire Hall
  • Transfer Credits (Registrar's Office) – Becht 148
  • Honors Program – STC 189
  • Residence Hall Tours – Becht Hall 1st Floor
  • Submit Student/Guest Surveys – Becht Hall 1st Floor
    *Students get a free gift when they turn in their NSO Evaluations!

For Parents and Supporters:

Are you the parent, family member or guardian of a future Golden Eagle? Email family-clarion@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.

Orientation Checklist

The New Student Orientation Team is Available to Connect via:

Email: Orientation-clarion@pennwest.edu

Phone: 814-393-1766

 

 

 

 

 

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