New Student Orientation
The Office of New Student Orientation strives to aid new students in their transition to the University. We work together with various departments to offer academic, financial, and social support to students and their families in their preparation for enrollment. Our program is tailored to introduce incoming first-year and transfer students to Norfolk State University, and equip them with the knowledge of academic support services, student development initiatives, and technology tools for academic achievement.
All new first-year and transfer students are required to participate in and complete New Student Orientation prior to enrollment. If you have any further questions or concerns pertaining to New Student Orientation, please email us at orientation@nsu.edu.
Summer Orientation
Summer 2024 New Student Orientation registration is now open!
Before registering, you must review the items on the admitted student checklist.
- Please note that there are several steps to complete before you can register for NSO. To register for NSO log into your Spartan Portal.
- To log in to your Spartan Portal, please utilize the username and password you originally created to log into your NSU Application.
Ready to get started review our 2024-2025 New Student Orientation Guide today!
Freshmen & Transfer New Student Orientation Dates:
Freshmen & Transfer New Student Orientation Dates:
| Dates |
Locations |
Student Type |
Majors |
| June 13, 14, 19, 20 |
Virtual |
All Students |
All Majors |
June 20-21
(2 Day Overnight Session) |
In-Person |
Freshmen |
College of Science, Technology &
Engineering |
| June 23 |
Virtual |
All Students |
All Majors |
June 27-28
(2 Day Overnight Session) |
In-Person |
Freshmen |
College of Liberal Arts |
| June 29 |
In-Person |
Transfer |
All Majors |
| July 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
Virtual |
All Students |
All Majors |
July 18-19
(2 Day Overnight Session) |
In-Person |
Freshmen |
School of Business |
| July 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 |
Virtual |
All Students |
All Majors |
August 8-9
(2 Day Overnight Session) |
In-Person |
Freshmen |
School of Education, Etheyln R. Strong School of Social Work & All other Majors |
| August 16 |
In Person |
Transfer |
All Majors |
To register for orientation, please Click here.
Spring Orientation
Spring Orientation has concluded. Please check back in January 2025 for additional information.
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