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Orientation 2021: A Remote Experience

The Office of New Student Orientation is in the process of delivering transitional information and experiences to the incoming class of 2025. The programs are being facilitated in a similar fashion as in the summer of 2020, online via Zoom, with additional content being shared through the HAWKS 100 and HAWKS 101 courses.

Posted on 5/5/2021 4:26:37 PM

Virtual Majors Fair, Available for All Students

The Major and Career Exploration Center and the Student Government Association are excited to share the first Virtual Majors Fair. The “fair” experience is based on the Flipgrid platform and provides flexibility for viewing on your schedule.

Posted on 3/4/2021 4:15:21 PM

Major and Career Exploration Center 2021 Spring Hours

The Major and Career Exploration Center will be providing remote services for the spring 2021 semester. Students who are considering a major change and need some assistance are encouraged to access the Zoom drop in hours.

Posted on 1/21/2021 8:54:03 AM

Dillaman Authors Book Chapter on “Perspectives from New Student Orientation”

Craig Dillaman, director of New Student Orientation,authored a book chapter, “Minor in Professional Teamwork and LeadershipEvolution—Perspectives from New Student Orientation,” that was included in IntegratingProfessional Skills into Undergraduate Chemistry Curricula.

Posted on 1/13/2021 2:09:13 PM

Student Success Leader Information Sessions

The Office of New Student Orientation will facilitate three information sessions in October 2020 for students who are interested in the Student Success Leader position.

Posted on 10/13/2020 9:21:06 AM

College of Health and Human Services Remote College Fair

Students who are curious about academic programs in the College of Health and Human Services will be able to hear directly from the college leadership and faculty members on Thursday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Posted on 10/5/2020 8:10:26 AM

Orientation Student Success Leader Search Starting

The Office of New Student Orientation is searching for new Student Success Leaders for summer 2021. This integral student role works directly with incoming students as well as faculty, staff, and administrators to provide a valuable experience for students coming to IUP.

Posted on 10/1/2020 2:57:12 PM

College of Fine Arts Remote College Fair

The Major and Career Exploration Center will host the fourth, of six programs, as part of the remote college fairs this fall. Students who are curious about academic programs in this college will be able to hear directly from the College of Fine Arts leadership and faculty members on Monday, October 5, at 4:00 p.m.

Posted on 10/1/2020 11:26:16 AM

College of Education and Communications Remote College Fair

The Major and Career Exploration Center will host the fifth, of six programs, as part of the remote college fairs this fall. Students who are curious about academic programs in the College of Education and Communications will be able to hear directly from the college leadership and faculty members on Monday, October 5, at 5:00 p.m.

Posted on 10/1/2020 9:39:50 AM

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Remote College Fair

Students who are curious about academic programs in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology will be able to hear directly from the college leadership and faculty members on Thursday, October 1, at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. The event is hosted by the Major and Career Exploration Center.

Posted on 9/29/2020 10:19:43 AM

Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Remote College Fair

The Major and Career Exploration Center will host the second of six programs, as part of the remote college fairs this fall. Students who are curious about academic programs in this college will be able to hear directly from the college leadership and faculty members on Wednesday, September 30, at 4:00 p.m.

Posted on 9/28/2020 8:28:44 AM

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Remote College Fair

Students who are curious about academic programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences will be able to hear directly from the college leadership and faculty members on Monday, September 28, at 4:30 p.m.

Posted on 9/24/2020 9:24:31 AM

Major and Career Exploration Center Remote College Fairs

The Major and Career Exploration Center will host a series of remote college fairs this fall. These programs will be facilitated through Zoom.

Posted on 9/21/2020 3:27:13 PM

Major and Career Exploration Center Announces Remote Services

The Major and Career Exploration Center will be providing remote services for the fall 2020 semester. Students who are considering a major change and need some assistance are encouraged to access the Zoom drop-in hours.

Posted on 9/2/2020 11:32:51 AM

IUP Virtual Orientation: A True Experience

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.

Posted on 6/12/2020 11:08:57 AM

IUP Virtual Orientation Announcement

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.

Posted on 4/15/2020 4:27:57 PM

Your Plan, Your Future Workshop Series

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.

Posted on 2/5/2020 2:27:18 PM

Orientation Student Success Leader: Deadline to Apply is Approaching

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.

Posted on 10/31/2019 10:19:27 AM

Orientation Student Success Leader Informational Meetings

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

Posted on 10/16/2019 9:45:42 AM

Program Update: “Your Plan, Your Future” Workshop Series from Major and Career Exploration Center

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.

Posted on 2/1/2019 9:36:28 AM

Major and Career Exploration Center Announces “Your Plan, Your Future” Workshop Series

“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.

Posted on 1/28/2019 8:28:03 AM

Dillaman Discusses “Re-Envisioning the Orientation Experience”

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.

Posted on 10/19/2018 3:49:30 PM

New Student Orientation Student Success Leader Information Sessions

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.

Posted on 10/19/2018 1:05:42 PM

Interested in Becoming an Orientation Student Success Leader?

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.

Posted on 10/17/2018 4:04:42 PM

Looking for Future Student Leaders

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.

Posted on 9/28/2018 1:47:17 PM

Dillaman Presents on the Orientation Experience at NODA Regional Conference

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.

Posted on 3/26/2018 2:21:44 PM

Orientation Leaders Attend Regional Conference

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.

Posted on 3/23/2018 9:57:32 AM

Student Orientation and Major and Career Exploration Offices Change Location

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

Posted on 3/22/2018 9:33:57 AM

Fall 2018 New Student Orientation Registration

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.

Posted on 2/19/2018 9:48:44 AM

Office of New Student Orientation Announces New Staff Members

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.

Posted on 2/16/2018 9:30:22 AM

Annual Majors Fair to be Held Wednesday, February 21

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.

Posted on 2/14/2018 10:04:24 AM

Office of New Student Orientation Announces Returning Staff Members

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.

Posted on 1/24/2018 9:17:55 AM

Student Success Leaders

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.

Posted on 10/24/2017 1:23:52 PM

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