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Spring Orientation - Westchester

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Orientation Experience!

Our Orientation is your chance to dive into life at Pace, meet new friends, and get fully prepared for your first semester! During the day, you’ll:

  • Join fun and interactive sessions to help you navigate college life
  • Meet with an academic advisor and go over your first-semester schedule
  • Explore the information fair to learn about student clubs, organizations, and campus resources

It’s the perfect way to start your college journey!

Registration for Orientation will open soon.

New Student Orientation Program

  • 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.

    • Thursday, January 22, 2026 (Make up day: Friday, January 23, 2026)

  • Dates will be available soon

    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.

Orientation Checklist

Register for Orientation and complete the questionnaire.
(Registration for Orientation will open soon)

Take your Placement Assessments immediately after registering for Orientation.

Submit your official college transcript for each college previously attended and/or proof of high school graduation by January 6, 2026. Email Undergraduate Admission with questions regarding what documents are needed.

It is mandatory to submit your photo for your Pace University Student ID card before you attend orientation.

Access your Pace email account and check it regularly.

Speak with a Financial Aid Counselor. If you are interested in meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor, please schedule an appointment.

Application Dashboard

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.

What You Need to Know about your First Semester Schedule

When you register for Orientation you will be asked to complete a Course Selection Questionnaire. You will need the following information, where appropriate:

  • Advanced Placement (AP) scores
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) scores
  • Any college credits you have received (note: your preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation will not be created until official documentation is submitted. You can learn more about how to submit your documents on our AP, IB and College Credits page.)

New First Year Students

An Academic Advisor will create your schedule based on your degree requirements, placement scores (if applicable), the information provided in the Course Selection Questionnaire and any AP, IB or college credits. You will receive your schedule at Orientation.

New Westchester Transfer Students

It is important that you connect with your advisor before Orientation so they can create your schedule, after reviewing your Course Selection Questionnaire and any other pertinent documents. Your advisor is looking forward to hearing from you and helping you begin your academic career at Pace University. Below is a list of advisors.

College of Health Professions

Dana Anstett-Castro
Email: dcastro2@pace.edu

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

Seanna Wright
Email: swright2@pace.edu

Brittany Martakis
Email: bmartakis@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

Katherine Crisostomo
Email: kcrisostomo@pace.edu

Undecided/Exploring Students

Phil Choong
Email: kchoong@pace.edu

Contact Us

Questions regarding the Orientation program?

Contact the Center for Student Engagement at plvorientation@pace.edu.

Questions regarding placement assessment?

For mathematics, contact Ross Christofferson at rchristofferson@pace.edu.
For writing, contact Rob Mundy at rmundy@pace.edu.

Questions regarding official documents for Undergraduate Admission?

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (212) 346-1323 or email undergradadmission@pace.edu.