New Student Orientation (NSO)

New Student Orientation (NSO) is a mandatory requirement for First Time in College students, Transfer students, and any students who have been out of college for more than one year. During NSO you will receive an advising and registration session where you will get to sit down with an advisor and register for courses. Completing NSO will help you learn about resources available to you, such as tutoring, advising, career exploration, financial literacy, getting involved, and much more! NSO will also make you aware of important policies and deadlines that can contribute to your academic success!

Before registering for NSO, you will need to complete all the required enrollment steps. For assistance completing all the necessary enrollment steps, please contact the Palo Alto College Welcome Center at (210) 486-3100 or visit us at our Virtual Welcome Center.

New Student Orientation will be held on the following days and times listed below. 

Registration Sessions for Fall 2024

 

Date Time Location
16-Week
Friday, April 19
Online NSO
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment Virtual
Friday, May 3
Online NSO
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment Virtual
Thursday, May 23 Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Rio Grande Building
Welcome Center
Thursday, May 30 Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Rio Grande Building
Welcome Center
Wednesday, June 5 Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Rio Grande Building
Welcome Center
Thursday, June 13
Online NSO
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment Virtual

Thursday, June 20
Evening: 4–7 p.m. Rio Grande Building
Welcome Center
Thursday, June 27
Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Performing Art Building Lobby
Wednesday, July 3
Online NSO
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment Virtual
Thursday, July 11
Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Performing Art Building Lobby

Thursday, July 18
Evening 4–7 p.m. Performing Art Building Lobby
Thursday, July 25
Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Performing Art Building Lobby
Thursday, August 1
Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Performing Art Building Lobby

Saturday, August 3
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Rio Grande Building
Welcome Center
Thursday, August 8
Online NSO
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment Virtual
Thursday, August 15
Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Performing Art Building Lobby
Thursday, August 22
Last NSO for 16-Week Semester
Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Performing Art Building Lobby
14-Week & Flex II
Thursday, September 19
Online NSO
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment Virtual
Thursday, October 3
Online NSO
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment Virtual
Thursday, October 10
Online NSO
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment Virtual

Register here

 


Contact Information

Welcome Center

Location: Rio Grande, Room 105A

Phone: 210-486-3100