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First-Year Experience

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation

Welcome, Cardinals!

Thank you for choosing York College. We look forward to seeing you during our in-person New Student Orientation (NSO), which is an event designed to introduce freshmen and new transfer students to the academic, cultural, and social aspects of student life at the college.  You will also learn about various educational opportunities, how to access our services and resources, and your responsibilities as a student. Finally, you will meet other Cardinals and members of the York College family.

In preparation for the start of the term, please be sure to register for NSO and click on the categories below to complete some of the necessary requirements.

NSO Spring 2025

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Check-in: 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Program: 10:00 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.
Location: Academic Core Building Atrium

What To Do Now

Click and complete the following steps:

RSVP to New Student Orientation

Choose Your Hoodie Size
Identify Your Status
Are you a first-generation college student?

For general inquiries about orientation, please contact:

The Welcome Center
Academic Core Building 2nd Floor, Atrium
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11451

718 262-2708

studentorientation@york.cuny.edu