Orientation News

Even though visiting campus this summer isn’t possible, IUP is still marching on with its program, using a virtual orientation to show new students what they need to know and how they can get the help they need. Hear firsthand from students what it has been like.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of New Student Orientation at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will move their summer orientation programs to an online format. Students will complete the initial transition experience by completing various HAWKS 100 and 101 courses as well as participating in an online Zoom meeting experience.

The IUP Major and Career Exploration Center announces the “Your Plan, Your Future” Workshop Series. The series will focus on participants learning more about themselves as it relates to their career exploration process.  All IUP students are welcome to attend.

Student Success Leaders facilitate the IUP Orientation program by providing new students withan introduction to the campus and its resources, and assisting them with placementtesting and registration. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 4.

The Office of New Student Orientation will be hosting information sessions for those students interested in learning more about the Student Success Leader position.

The Office of New Student Orientation is searching for students to serve as new Student Success Leaders for the summer of 2020.  This integral student role works directly with incoming students,  faculty, staff, andadministrators to provide a valuable experience for students coming into IUP.

Due to the class and activity cancellations on Wednesday, January 30, the “Your Plan, Your Future” series has adjusted its program dates. The “Your Plan, Your Future” series will focus on participants learning more about themselves as it relates to their career exploration process.

“Your Plan, Your Future” will focus on participants learning more about themselves as it relates to their career exploration process. All IUP students are welcome to attend.

Craig Dillaman, director of New Student Orientation, will bepresenting at the NODA—the Association for Orientation, Transition, andRetention in Higher Education—national conference held in San Diego, California.

The Office of New Student Orientation will host information sessions for students who would like to learn more about the opportunity to serve as a Student Success Leader for the upcoming year and beyond.

The Office of New Student Orientation is seeking candidates for the upcoming 2019 orientation season. Do you have what it takes to mentor new IUP students? Student Success Leaders make a difference in the lives of new students.

Do you have what it takes to mentor new IUP students? The Office of New Student Orientation is starting its recruitment process for the summer 2019 Student Success Leaders (formally known as peer advisors). Students can apply, and faculty and staff can nominate a candidate.

Craig Dillaman, interim director of New Student Orientation,recently presented at the Association for Orientation, Transition, andRetention in Higher Education Region VIII Conference. His presentation,“Re-Envisioning the Orientation Experience,” highlighted the changes made to thenew student orientation process here at IUP.

Over Spring Break, four Student Success leaders attended the NODA(the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education)Region VIII conference held at Rutgers University.

The Office of New Student Orientation and the Major and Career Exploration Center moved to Stabley Library room 103K over spring break.

The fall 2018 orientation registration process will start on March 1, 2018. Invitation letters will be mailed to all deposited incoming freshmen students and admitted transfer students.

The Office of New Student Orientation recently completed its Student Success Leader selection process for the upcoming orientation season. The 2018 staff is a combination of new and returning staff members.

The Major and Career Exploration Center will be hosting the annual Majors Fair on Wednesday, February 21, in the HUB Ohio Room. The program will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Office of New Student Orientation recently completed their Student Success Leader selection process for the upcoming orientation season. The 2018 staff is a combination of new and returning staff members.

The Office of New Student Orientation is now accepting applications for Student Success Leaders. If you would like to help students as they transition to college life, consider applying for a Student Success Leader position.

The Major and Career Exploration Center will host its annual Major Fair on Thursday, March 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room. This event is open to all IUP students. Even if you have a major, you can learn about opportunities to add a minor and/or a complementing major.