New York City Campus Transfer Orientation
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Take the next step in your college journey by registering for Orientation! This essential program is designed to help you transition smoothly to Pace, connect with your new community, and get set for a successful semester—before classes even begin.
New Student Orientation Program
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You’ll 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.
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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To those who attend a virtual orientation event, please note that there is an in-person session mentioned below that you must attend.
- Friday, July 18, 2025
- Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Friday, August 29, 2025 (In-person session for virtual attendees)
Virtual Orientation Program (PDF) In-Person Virtual Session Program (PDF)
The In-person session for virtual attendees session is designed only for students that attend the Virtual orientation session to provide them with an the opportunity to have an in-person experience, participate in small and large group sessions and meet fellow students before the semester begins.
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Your family can be part of your Orientation experience too! We offer online modules and in-person sessions designed to help them support your transition to Pace. You can invite up to two guests to join you at Orientation, and when you register, you'll be asked to provide their information. Encourage them to check out our parent and family modules for helpful resources—just send them to the Parent Lingo website.
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All undergraduate international students on an F-1 visa who are first-time students at Pace 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.
The Mandatory F-1 Virtual Information Session for New International Students will be held on August 19, 2025. Please visit the International website for more information.
Orientation Checklist
Register for Orientation and complete the questionnaire.
Take your Placement Assessments immediately after registering for Orientation.
Complete the Pre-Orientation Modules, prior to attending Orientation.
Speak with a Financial Aid Counselor. If you are interested in meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor, please schedule an appointment.
It is mandatory to submit your photo for your Pace University Student ID card before you attend orientation.
Pace University Center for Student Engagement offers you the opportunity to take the Clifton Strengths Assessment and receive your top 5 strengths for free! You are required to take the assessment prior to coming to orientation.
Contact Us
Questions regarding the Orientation program?
Contact the Center for Student Engagement at nycorientation@pace.edu.
Questions regarding placement assessments?
- For Mathematics, contact Ross Christofferson at rchristofferson@pace.edu.
- For Writing, contact FYEAdvisingnyc@pace.edu.
Questions regarding official documents for Undergraduate Admission?
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (212) 346-1323 or email undergradadmission@pace.edu.