Westchester Campus First-Year Orientation
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Orientation Experience!
Our two-day, overnight Orientation is your chance to dive into life at Pace, meet new friends, and get fully prepared for your first semester! Over these two days, you’ll:
- Join fun and interactive sessions to help you navigate college life
- Meet with an academic advisor and go over your first-semester schedule
- Check out the information resource to learn about student clubs, organizations, and campus resources
- Meet your fellow students and make connections before coming to the campus this fall!
It’s the perfect way to start your college journey!
New Student Orientation Program
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- Tuesday, June 24, 2025–Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025–Wednesday, July 9, 2025
- Wednesday, July 16, 2025–Thursday, July 17, 2025
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025–Thursday, July 24, 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.
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Friday, August 29, 2025 (In-person session for virtual attendees)
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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Parents and Family Members, we will be offering in-person sessions for you as well! These informative opportunities will help guide you through your student's transition to college. New students are allowed to invite two guests to their orientation session. When your student registers for orientation, they will be asked to submit your information. This will give you the opportunity to learn about campus life and resources available to your student during their time at Pace. Check out our parent and family website for an overview of services and information – Visit the Parents and Families Hub.
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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.
Access your Pace email account and check it regularly.
Complete the Pre-Orientation Modules, prior to attending Orientation. Once you log into classes, go to “My Courses” to find the New Student Orientation page. This is where you can access your mandatory orientation modules.
It is mandatory to submit your photo for your Pace University Student ID card before you attend orientation.
Pace University 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. You will get an email prior to your orientation session with instructions on how to access the assessment. Please be sure to check your email frequently!
Speak with a Financial Aid Counselor. If you are interested in meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor, please schedule an appointment.
Application Dashboard
To keep track of your progress, we’ve created a checklist for you in your Application Dashboard. Be sure to check it often as additional items may be added throughout the summer.
What You Need to Know for Course Selection Questionnaire
When you register for Orientation you will be asked to complete a Course Selection Questionnaire. You will need the following information, where applicable:
- Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) as well as any college - level credits you have earned.
- Carefully review the Learning Community information and enter, in your preferred order, the Learning Community choices you would like your advisor to take into account when making your fall schedule.
An Academic Advisor will review your responses, along with your placement test results, when creating your first semester schedule. You will receive your schedule at Orientation and have an opportunity to ask any questions.
*Please note, if you are planning to transfer college-level credits to Pace, your preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation cannot be created until official documentation is submitted to Pace. You can learn more about how to submit your official documents on our AP, IB and College Credits page.
Contact Us
Questions regarding the Orientation program?
Contact the Center for Student Engagement at plvorientation@pace.edu.
Questions regarding placement assessments?
- For mathematics, contact Ross Christofferson at rchristofferson@pace.edu.
- For Writing, contact FYEAdvisingPLV@pace.edu.
Questions regarding official documents for Undergraduate Admission?
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (914) 773-3746 or at undergradadmission@pace.edu.