New Student Orientation will take place on August 28-August 30

ALL new students must participate in New Student Orientation (NSO)

All students are expected to participate in the following programs starting on Friday, August 28:
  • 12:30pm - 1pm — New Student Orientation Sign in (Welcome Tent & Patio)
  • 1pm - 2:15pm — Academic Welcome (Various Department Locations)
  • 2:15pm - 2:45pm — New Student Clock Tower Celebration (Symphony Circle)
  • 2:45pm - 3:20pm — NSO Kickoff (King Concert Hall)
  • 3:30pm - 5pm — NSO Community Orientations and THRIVE Experience
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm — THRIVE: L:ife on Campus Event
All students must participate in one New Student Orientation Workshop. If you are unable to attend the mandatory orientation, please contact us at orientation@fredonia.edu for additional instructions.

FRESHMAN PLEASE NOTE: There are several sessions to choose from on August 29, you only need to select one (1) session that best fits your schedule. See the calendar below to register.

TRANSFERS PLEASE NOTE: The in-person NSO Workshop for Transfer Students Only is on Friday, August 28 at 3:30pm as part of the Community Orientations listed in the schedule above. You can register by clicking 8/28 on the calendar below.

Please register for a NSO Workshop below by selecting a date August 28 or August 29 on the calendar, then submitting the registration form.  

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We can't wait to see you at New Student Orientation! 

We have so many activities planned. Here is the link to the Fall 2026 New Student Orientation Master Schedule. This is updated regularly as new events are added. You can always find the listing at fredonia.edu/orientation.
 

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