Is the New International Student Orientation mandatory?
Each semester, UOGPoffers New International Student Orientation for all incoming international students. These orientations offer important information on a wide range of topics that affect your life as a student at Penn State, from government regulations to academic and financial matters. Additionally, these orientations offer the opportunity to meet other new international students and to get acclimated to life at Penn State and in State College before a large number of students return to campus. All incoming international students are highly encouraged to attend the New International Student Orientation. If you arrive after orientation, UOGP staff may not be able to concentrate solely on your needs as all continuing students will have returned to campus.
