First-Year Student Orientation
Orientation is a requirement for all first-year undergraduate students. During orientation, students meet with current YSU students, academic advisors, and staff who help them learn about university resources, build connections with other incoming first-year students, and register for their first-semester courses. Students also learn about support services and student organizations.
Student must take the following steps to register for orientation:
Upon admittance to the university, students will receive a packet from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with instruction on activating their Penguin Portal account.
Once the account is activated and the student is logged in, they select, as appropriate, the “New Freshman Start Here” or the “New International Students Start Here” card to confirm their intent to enroll at YSU and register for Orientation.
After the Orientation reservation has been submitted, an email will be sent to the student with further information on the orientation program details and agenda.
After attending Orientation, students will attend the IGNITE program the week before fall semester begins.
Transfer Student Orientation
Transfer student orientation provides an opportunity for incoming transfer students to learn about the university, navigate any campus resources/technology, review transfer credit, and meet with an academic advisor. This program is offered in two different formats. Students can choose to complete the program in person or virtually.
Transfer students must take the following steps to register for orientation and select their preferred format:
Upon admittance to the university, students will receive a packet from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with instruction on activating their Penguin Portal account.
Once the account is activated and the student is logged in, they select the “New Transfer Students Start Here” card and sign up for Orientation.
After the reservation has been submitted, an email will be sent to the student with further information on the orientation program details and agenda.
IGNITE
IGNITE is a two‑day program designed to help first‑year students connect with each other, get involved on campus, and begin finding their place at YSU. It serves as a “Welcome to Campus” experience for new Penguins who have already completed summer or fall orientation. The first day of IGNITE is mandatory for all new students, while the second day offers optional class‑finding tours. The program takes place during the week before fall classes begin each August.
CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
Office: First Year Student Services
Location: Jones Hall
Website: https://ysu.edu/first-year-student-services