Westchester Campus Transfer Orientation
You're In! Let's Get Started
Get ahead of the pack and start your college experience right now by registering for Orientation. It’s a vital rite of passage for all students, and where your journey at Pace will begin—even before the semester starts.
New Student Orientation Program
Pre-Orientation Online Modules
You’ll learn about how your first semester schedule is created, various resources, campus expectations, and our dynamic Pace Community. Be sure to complete the mandatory Pre-Orientation Modules - available now.
In-Person Orientation Session
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 22, 2024
Virtual Orientation Session
- Wednesday, August 7, 2024
* To those who attend a virtual orientation event, please note that there is an in person session mentioned below that you must attend.
In-Person Session for Virtual Attendees
This session is designed only for students that attend the Virtual orientation session to provide them with the opportunity to have an in-person experience, participate in small and large group sessions and meet fellow students before the semester begins.
- Friday, August 30, 2024
Parent, Guest and Family Orientation
Parents and Family Members, we will be offering online modules and 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. Check out our parent and family modules for an overview of services and information – Visit the Parent Lingo website.
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Register for Orientation and complete the questionnaire.
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If required, take the online placement test(s) in English and math immediately after registering for Orientation. You will receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admission if you need to take any of these tests.
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Submit the following official documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, prior to attending Orientation.
- Official copies of transcripts, with grades from all colleges previously attended
- Syllabi of any courses for which this has been requested on your transfer credit evaluation
- Official Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores
- Official final high school transcript with graduation date or proof of high school graduation
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If you are interested in meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor, please schedule an appointment. You can schedule an appointment up to two weeks in advance, and it must be in the student's name. Once you have scheduled your appointment, you will receive any updates via text to the phone number used to schedule the appointment. If you are unable to schedule an appointment, you may contact the Financial Aid Office directly at (877) 672-1830 and speak with a Financial Aid representative.
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It is mandatory to submit your photo for your Pace University ID card before you attend orientation. This is how you access campus, your meal plan, and various on-campus buildings and amenities.
Submit your photo for your Pace University student ID card.
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- The Transfer program begins at 9:15 a.m. and the will conclude at 5:00 p.m.
- The Virtual program starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
- The In-Person Session for Virtual Attendees begins at 1:00 p.m. and will conclude at 5:00 p.m.
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Access your Pace email account and check it regularly.
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Pace University Center for Student Engagement 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 receive an email with instructions on how to access the assessment prior to your orientation session, so be sure to check your email frequently to ensure you complete this assessment on time!
Application Dashboard
In addition to the steps above, there are some other things you’ll need to do this summer to make sure you’re ready for a great start this fall. 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
Ann Marie McGlynn
Email: amcglynn@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
Mandatory F-1 Visa Information Session for New International Students
Orientation is an important first step towards your successful transition to life at Pace. All international students are required to attend one of our Orientation sessions.
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 20, 2024. Please visit the International website for more information.
Contact Us
Questions regarding the Orientation program?
Contact the Center for Student Engagement at plvorientation@pace.edu.
Questions regarding the placement testing?
- For mathematics, contact Ross Christofferson at rchristofferson@pace.edu.
- For English, contact newstudentexperience@pace.edu.
Questions regarding official documents for Undergraduate Admission?
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (914) 773-3746 or undergradadmission@pace.edu.