Spring Orientation - New York City
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Orientation Experience!
Our Orientation is your chance to dive into life at 无码专区, meet new friends, and get fully prepared for your first semester! During the day, you鈥檒l:
- Join fun and interactive sessions to help you navigate college life
- Meet with an academic advisor and go over your first-semester schedule
- Explore the information fair to learn about student clubs, organizations, and campus resources
It鈥檚 the perfect way to start your college journey!
Registration for Orientation will open soon.
New Student Orientation Program
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You鈥檒l have an opportunity to meet with academic advisors, review your first semester schedule, participate in small and large group sessions with fellow new students, and learn more about the University.
- Thursday, January 22, 2026 (Make up day: Friday, January 23, 2026)
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You鈥檒l have an opportunity to interact with fellow new students, meet with an academic advisor, review your first semester schedule, and learn more about the campus community.
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Dates will be available soon
Regardless of which Orientation session you attend, all undergraduate international students on an F-1 visa who are first-time students at 无码专区 must also attend a mandatory F-1 Visa Status Maintenance Information Session for new international students.This information session will focus on immigration regulations pertaining to international students on an F-1 visa, visa applicable benefits, restrictions, and will include a mandatory check-in procedure for activating an F-1 student's SEVIS record. Learn more about preparing to enter the US on an F-1 visa.
Orientation Checklist
Register for Orientation and complete the questionnaire.
(Registration for Orientation will open soon.)
Take your Placement Assessments immediately after registering for Orientation.
, prior to attending Orientation. Pre-Orientation Modules are available now.
Submit your official college transcript for each college previously attended and/or proof of high school graduation by January 6, 2026. Contact undergradadmission@pace.edu with questions regarding what documents are needed.
It is mandatory to submit your photo for your 无码专区 Student ID card before you attend orientation.
Access your and check it regularly.
Speak with a Financial Aid Counselor. If you are interested in meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor, please .
Application Dashboard
To keep track of your progress, we鈥檝e created a checklist for you in . Be sure to check it often as additional items may be added throughout the summer.
What You Need to Know about your First Semester Schedule
When you register for Orientation you will be asked to complete a Course Selection Questionnaire. You will need the following information, where appropriate:
- Advanced Placement (AP) scores
- International Baccalaureate (IB) scores
- Any college credits you have received (note: your preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation will not be created until official documentation is submitted. You can learn more about how to submit your documents on our AP, IB and College Credits page).
An Academic Advisor will create your schedule based on your degree requirements, placement scores (if applicable), the information provided in the Course Selection Questionnaire and any AP, IB or college credits. You will receive your schedule at Orientation.
Contact Us
Questions regarding the Orientation program?
Contact the Center for Student Engagement at nycorientation@pace.edu.
Questions regarding placement assessment?
For mathematics, contact Ross Christofferson at rchristofferson@pace.edu.
For writing, contact Phil Choong at kchoong@pace.edu.
Questions regarding official documents for Undergraduate Admission?
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (212) 346-1323 or email undergradadmission@pace.edu.