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Westchester Campus Transfer Orientation

You're In! Let's Get Started

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.

Register for Orientation

Transfer Student Orientation Program

  • 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.

    • Monday, July 21, 2025

    Student Orientation Program (PDF)

  • 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.

  • 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 the orientation program, services, and other helpful information for your student's transition – Visit the Parents and Families Hub.

    Parent and Family Program (PDF)

  • 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.

Westchester Campus Schools and Advisors

It is important that you connect with an Advisor before attending Orientation so that you can select and register for courses and take the online placement test(s), if needed. Your advisor is looking forward to hearing from you and helping you begin your academic career at Pace University.

College of Health Professions

Dana Anstett-Castro
Email: dcastro2pace.edu

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

Seanna Wright
Email: swright2@pace.edu

Lubin School of Business

Jolina Halloran
Email: jhalloran@pace.edu

School of Education

Jenny Dantone
Email: jdantone@pace.edu

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

Harriet Fenner
Email: hfenner@pace.edu

Katherine Crisostomo
Email: kcrisostomo@pace.edu

Undecided/Exploring Students

Shannon Haick
Associate Director, Advising Center for Exploring Majors
Email: shaick@pace.edu

Contact Us

Questions regarding the Orientation program?

Contact the Center for Student Engagement at ​plvorientation@pace.edu.

​Questions regarding the placement assessments?

Questions regarding official documents for Undergraduate Admission?

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (914) 773-3746 or undergradadmission@pace.edu.