International Student Orientation (ISO)

Penn State provides orientation programming for both international undergraduate students and international graduate students. Undergraduate students participate in New Student Orientation (NSO), including special NSO for International Students sessions. Graduate students participate in Penn State Global orientation sessions and orientation sessions provided by your academic program. Both undergraduate and graduate international orientation programming includes virtual/online components and an in-person, on-campus orientation upon your arrival. Some of the topics covered include:

  • Academic and social life at Penn State
  • Insurance, immunization requirements, and University Health Services
  • Campus resources and support services
  • Strategies to get the most out of your time at Penn State
  • Important immigration and contact information
  • Meeting with an adviser and scheduling courses (for undergraduate students)
  • Make friends and connections with your peers and orientation leaders

Please visit the pages below for more information about your orientation process.

International Graduate Student Orientation – Fall 2023 at University Park

This is the official page for the University Park campus Fall International GRADUATE Student Orientation (IGSO). The IGSO will consist of two steps organized through Penn State Global. It is important that all incoming graduate students connect with their departments and follow the essential orientation programming of the Graduate School in addition to IGSO.

International Graduate Student Orientation – Summer 2023 at University Park

This is the official page for the University Park campus Summer International GRADUATE Student Orientation (IGSO). The IGSO will consist of two (2) steps organized through Penn State Global. It is important that all incoming graduate students connect with their departments and follow the essential orientation programming of the Graduate School in addition to IGSO.

Undergraduate New Student Orientation (NSO) for International Students – Fall 2023 at University Park

This is the official page for the University Park campus Fall UNDERGRADUATE New Student Orientation for International Students on August 17-18, 2023. 

Undergraduate New Student Orientation (NSO) for International Students – Summer 2023 at University Park

This is the official page for the University Park campus Summer UNDERGRADUATE New Student Orientation for International Students on June 27, 2023.