New York City Campus Transfer Orientation
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Take the next step in your college journey by registering for Orientation! This essential program is designed to help you transition smoothly to Pace, connect with your new community, and get set for a successful semester—before classes even begin.
Transfer Orientation Program
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Get ready to connect, plan, and explore! You’ll meet with academic advisors, map out your Pace journey, engage in interactive sessions with fellow new students, and learn more about what makes the University unique.
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Get ready to connect, plan, and feel at home! You’ll meet fellow new students, speak with an academic advisor, map out your Pace journey, and explore the campus community.
To those who attend a virtual orientation event, please note that there is an in-person session mentioned below that you must attend.
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Friday, August 28, 2026 (in-person for virtual attendees)
The In-person session for virtual attendees session is designed only for students that attend the Virtual orientation session to provide them with an the opportunity to have an in-person experience, participate in small and large group sessions and meet fellow students before the semester begins.
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For Setter Supporter’s (Parents, Guest and Family members), we will be offering in-person sessions for you. These informative opportunities will help guide you through your student's transition to college and give you the opportunity to learn about campus life and resources available to your student during their time at Pace. New students are permitted to invite two guests to their Orientation session.
When your student registers for Orientation, they will be asked to submit your name and contact information. Check out our Setter Supporter's website Setter Supporter’s website for an overview of the Orientation program, services, and other helpful information for your student's transition – Visit the Setter Supporters Hub.
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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 in August. Dates and zoom information will be available soon. Please visit the International website for more information.
Orientation Checklist
Register for Orientation and complete the questionnaire.
Take your Placement Assessments immediately after registering for Orientation.
Complete the Pre-Orientation Modules, prior to attending Orientation. Once you log into classes, go to the “Communities” tab to find the New Student Orientation page. This is where you can access your orientation modules.
It is mandatory to submit your photo for your Pace University Student ID card before you attend orientation.
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.
Speak with a Financial Aid Counselor. If you are interested in meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor, please schedule an appointment.
Contact Us
Questions regarding the Orientation program?
Contact the Center for Student Engagement at nycorientation@pace.edu.
Questions regarding placement assessments?
- For Mathematics, contact Ross Christofferson at rchristofferson@pace.edu.
- For Writing, contact Phil Choong at kchoong@pace.edu.
Questions regarding official documents for Undergraduate Admission?
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (212) 346-1323 or email undergradadmission@pace.edu.