Vol. 33, Issue 2, July 2017

First Year Connections

Published by the Office of Student Affairs

Your Connection: Finding Your Success

New Student Orientation 2017

Inside this Issue:

Orientation Details Pg. 2

Transfer Orientation Pg. 2

International Student Orientation Pg. 2

PSU Safe & Aware Pg. 3

First-Year Student Checklist Pg. 3

Outdoor Summer Movies Pg. 3

Billing Information Pg. 3

All U-Day! Pg. 3

Sunset Boat Cruise Pg. 4

Contact Us Pg. 4

Orange Pride 2016

3 Days to Success Orientation is a three-day process designed to educate, encourage and inspire you as you embark on your academic

journey. Our main objective is to provide you not only with the necessary tools to facilitate a smooth transition into

college life, but also to assist you in exploring varied opportunities as you prepare for your future. A description of

Penn State New Kensington (PSNK) orientation days are below.

Tuesday, August 15 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register for your classes, learn important information about document check-in process, maintaining your international student status, health insurance information, academic convocation, college meetings, special academic workshops, and fun activities to help you meet other students. Then join the rest of the incoming students for Pride Day and All Pride’s Day!

Ahsanti Crowder– Red Pride Hometown: Indian Head, MD Major: Pre-Medicine Expected Graduation: 2020

Scott Sinclair– Green Pride Hometown: Greensburg, PA Major: Journalism Expected Graduation: 2020

Nick Roth– Blue Pride Hometown: Butler, PA Major: Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Expected Graduation: 2020 Gina Batiz– Purple Pride Hometown: Vandergrift, PA Major: Chemical Engineering Expected Graduation: 2020

Day 2– Pride Day Wednesday, August 16th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. During Day 2, you will become a part of a campus tradition: Orientation Prides. Led by our New Student Orientation Leaders, all new students will be assigned to a pride group. Student leaders direct the Prides in small group exercises designed to increase interpersonal communication skills. In addition, a faculty-led discussion on this year’s summer reading book Weaponized Lies: How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era will be held. You will also attend interactive workshops conducted by faculty and professional staff to learn about academic procedures, electronic resources, and more.

Day 3– All Pride’s Day Thursday, August 17th, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. During All Pride’s Day you will have the oppor-tunity to meet many of your fellow classmates and attend college meetings, academic con-vocation, and be formally welcomed to Penn State. In addition, you will listen to motivational keynote speaker, Matt Glowacki. Mr. Glowacki will share his inspiring story and motivation towards success. You will also receive your Pride t-shirt and have the oppor-tunity to participate in the Pride Olympics!

Adult learners and other new students transferring into or taking classes at Penn State are invited to attend a special academic advising day via the New Student Orientation registration process. During this program you will meet with an academic advisor to discuss classes and your chosen major. This is also your best opportunity to meet other currently enrolled new transfer stu-dents to discuss important issues such as academic success, child care, learning to study, and how to juggle student responsibil-ities. A brief tour of the campus is part of the program, so bring your class schedule to familiarize yourself with the classroom buildings. Newly registered part-time and full-time students are strongly urged to attend. In addition, all new students will be in-vited to attend Pride Day and All Prides Day special campus orientation program in August. For more information call the orienta-tion hotline at 724-334-6062 or email nkorientation@psu.edu.

Go to this link for more information: http://newkensington.psu.edu/new-student-orientation-nso

Day 1-Academic Advising Day June— August (Must Register Online) Based on placement test scores, career objectives, and academic advisor recom-mendations, appropriate courses will be assigned. In addition to developing a schedule, important information will be presented on campus resources. Aca-demic Advising Day is mandatory for all new students. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend. If you did not attend one of the Academic Advising Days in June please review your personal email for your NSO invitation or visit the link listed below.

Below is a list of items that need to be completed prior to starting at PSNK in August:

Attend all three New Student Orientation days

Get photo ID picture taken & receive student ID card during Academic Advising Day

Receive First Year Summer Reading Program book on Academic Advising Day or through the mail

Activate accounts online

Register for classes in LionPath

Print your class schedule & tour the PSNK campus

Check online to finalize your semester bill & confirm your registration in August

Complete your immunization forms and submit your health history records online

Complete everything in your “To Do List” in LionPath

Complete PSU Safe and Aware training modules

When Will my Bill be Available? Check your LionPath account in August to

view and/or pay your Fall 2017 semester bill.

Access your LionPath account at: http://launch.lionpath.psu.edu

Be aware of your billing due date and make payments on time to avoid the $50 late fee.

You can also pay your tuition bill in the Office of Business and Finance located in Enrollment Services.

All U-Day The Student Life Office will be selling tickets for Penn State Football’s ALL UNIVERSITY DAY. The game is on Saturday, September 16, 2017 Penn State vs. Georgia State! Free transporta-tion to State College may be provided. Reserve your ticket now in Student Life! There is a limited amount of tickets, so be sure to get yours fast!

Call 724-334-6143 for more info.

PSU AWARE is a confidential, online sexual assault aware-ness learning module. The program educates students about sexual assault and sexual harassment. The program will help students develop practical skills to keep themselves and their friends safe. The training is about 45 minutes in length and may be taken in segments.

PSU SAFE is a confidential, online alcohol education pro-gram. The program uses science-based research to edu-cate students about alcohol and its effects. Whether you drink or not, the program will help you make informed deci-sions. The training is about one hour in length and may be taken in segments.

Outdoor Summer Movie Night! Supported by Student Activity Fees and PSNK Student Life

The barbecue for PSU students

will be FREE, and $5.00 for the

public.

Lots Open @ 7:00 p.m.

BBQ Starts @ 7:30 p.m.

Movie Starts @ Dusk

Students are required to complete the PSU SAFE & AWARE programs by August 21, 2017 All incoming Fall 2017 students will be sent a letter after July 15, 2017 with information about the PSU SAFE and PSU AWARE programs. Students will also receive instructions in their Penn State email account on or after July 15, 2017 about how to log in

to complete the programs. You can also Google PSU SAFE and PSU AWARE training modules to access them.

August 9

First -Year Student Summer Checkl is t

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Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @PSNKStudentLife

ORIENTATION HOTLINE Paula Dove, Student Life Office

724-334-6062 Email: nkorientation@psu.edu

STUDENT AFFAIRS Theresa Bonk, Director of Student Affairs

724-334-6062 Email: tab19@psu.edu

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Sunset Boat Cruise on the Three Rivers Friday, August 18, 2017 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

Get to know other first-year students!

Free giveaways, a DJ, dancing, games, and food!

$5 to reserve your spot

Register at any of the Orientation days or in the Student Affairs Office.

Dancing

Sunset Over Pittsburgh

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment

opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups.

Nondiscrimination: http://guru.psu.edu/policies/AD85.html U. Ed. NK 17

Traditional Rainbow Picture of all the Prides!