New first-year students begin their transition to Goshen College by participating in New Student Orientation (NSO).
During NSO, new students and their parents and family members come to campus for a day to meet other students in the incoming class, have an advising meeting, review their class schedule, set up a payment plan, and get their Goshen College student ID card! Attendance is required.
Events scheduled during New Student Orientation (NSO) include:
- Check-in with continental breakfast
- Overview of academics and academic support at GC
- Advising sessions and registering for classes
- Financial Aid appointment (sign-ups available onsite)
- Set up a payment plan with Student Accounts
- Receive your Goshen College student ID card
- Writing assessment and math placement test
See the full New Student Orientation (NSO) schedule here
New Student Orientation (NSO) FAQ
Register for New Student Orientation
Select one of four options to begin your registration for New Student Orientation.
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Register for June 14 New Student Orientation (registration closed)
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Register for June 15 New Student Orientation (registration closed)
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Register for July 12 New Student Orientation (registration closes July 7 11:59 pm)
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Register for Virtual New Student Orientation (vNSO)
Transfer students: Beginning in June, you will work with the Transfer Advisor to schedule your advising and registration appointments.