Skip to main content

Secondary Menu

  • Hotline
  • Contact Us
  • Give Now

Call to Action Menu

  • Apply Now
Enter the terms you wish to search for.
Search type:
Information for:

Information Menu

  • Prospective Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Incoming Students
  • Current Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Parents & Families
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Visitors
Penn State New Kensington Home
Penn State New Kensington Home
Penn State New Kensington
Search

Information Menu

  • Prospective Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Incoming Students
  • Current Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Parents & Families
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Visitors

Secondary Menu

  • Hotline
  • Contact Us
  • Give Now

Call to Action Menu

  • Apply Now

Main navigation

  • This is Penn State
  • Academics
  • Admission
  • Tuition & Financial Aid
  • Student Life
  • Continuing Education
  • Athletics
Information for:

Information Menu

  • Prospective Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Incoming Students
  • Current Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Parents & Families
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Visitors

Main navigation

  • This is Penn State
  • Academics
  • Admission
  • Tuition & Financial Aid
  • Student Life
  • Continuing Education
  • Athletics
  1. Home
  2. Orientation

International Student Orientation (ISO)

This program will cover topics that are important to new international students, including: U.S. Government Regulations and how they apply to students, international student health insurance requirements, maintaining full-time status, on-campus employment, and filing tax returns, as well as travel and re-entry from abroad during your program of study. The University Office of Global Programs' pre-arrival guide offers more information for new international students.

Mandatory Programs

International Student Orientation (ISO) is where you will register for your classes, learn important information about document check in process, maintaining your international student status, health insurance information, academic convocation, college meetings, special academic workshops, and fun activities to help you meet other new students. 

With the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus and in the interest of your health and safety, Penn State has announced that new student orientation will be held virtually for 2020-2021.

For orientation, students can begin making reservations in November and will be able to select a date to begin their virtual orientation experience based upon their starting semester, campus of enrollment, and college of enrollment. Orientation will take place in December and early January for first-year, transfer, and international students, and will involve a mix of real-time and self-paced learning. Students will have the opportunity to meet with an academic adviser to discuss their academic plans; register for courses; gain access to critical Penn State systems, including LionPATH; and begin to make connections with fellow students.

Read this story for additional information and resources related to orientation.

Arriving Early?

Contact Theresa Bonk, Director of Student Affairs for additional questions: [email protected] or call 00-1-724-334-6062 (international) or local 724-334-6062.

Welcome to Penn State

  • New Student Orientation (NSO)
  • Transfer Student Orientation (TSO)
  • International Student Orientation (ISO)
  • Campus Contacts
  • New Student Days (NSD)
  • New Student Checklist
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Newsletters
  • Frequently Asked Orientation Questions (FAQs)

See Also

  • Penn State New Kensington Campus Tour

Academic & Career Success Center

The Success Center
Student Union Building
lower level
Phone: 724-334-6095

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Office of Student Affairs

Student Affairs
112B Administration Building
Phone: 724-334-6062

Student Life
004 Administration Building
Phone: 724-334-6063

Meet The Staff

Penn State New Kensington

3550 Seventh Street Road
New Kensington, PA 15068-1765
724-334-6000
Map of the campuses of Penn State throughout Pennsylvania highlighting the location of Penn State New Kensington

Secondary Menu

  • Hotline
  • Contact Us
  • Give Now

Call to Action Menu

  • Apply Now
Enjoy the benefits of a small campus environment with the resources of a large research University.  We are only 17 miles from downtown Pittsburgh and all of the sports, arts, and cultural events it offers.
Information for:

Information Menu

  • Prospective Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Incoming Students
  • Current Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Parents & Families
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Visitors

Footer Menu

  • +This is Penn State
    • About Us
    • Community Outreach
    • Campus History
    • Employment and Jobs
  • +Academics
    • Blissell Library
    • Degrees & Majors
    • Global Programs
    • Special Programs
    • Undergraduate Research
  • +Admission
    • Apply to Penn State
    • Enrollment Services
    • Take a Virtual Tour
  • +Tuition and Financial Aid
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Contact Financial Aid
  • +Student Life
    • Career Services
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Student Services
    • Safety & Security
  • +Continuing Education
    • Contact Continuing Education
    • Request Information
  • +Visit Us
    • Campus Map
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • Parking
  • +Campus Directory
    • All Faculty & Staff
    • Faculty
    • Staff

Connect with Us

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • twitter
  • youtube
Penn State University
Penn State University

Footer Info Menu

  • Employment
  • Map
  • Contact Us
  • Hotlines
  • Search
3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068-1765 | 724-334-6000

Footer Legal Menu

  • Privacy
  • Non-discrimination
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Accessibility
  • Copyright
The Pennsylvania State University © 2021