Kutztown University - New Student Programs and Services

CONNECTIONS, a program designed to orient new students to Kutztown University, offers interactive sessions conducted by student and faculty facilitators. CONNECTIONS is a great way for new students to get a clear picture of the various aspects of life at KU, not to mention a great opportunity to meet new people.

The CONNECTIONS program takes place in the form of nine (9) two-day cycles held during the month of June. Students select the CONNECTIONS orientation date that they would like to attend online via Kutztown University's https://portal.kutztown.edu/connections/. Once you register, your date selection and confirmation can be printed.

When choosing a date please make sure you have no other obligations or conflicts as CONNECTIONS requires full participation over the two-day cycle and no one is granted early dismissal. Cycles are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so get your registration in as soon as possible.

**Information regarding date selection for 2012 Freshman CONNECTIONS cycles will be mailed to all new freshman (who have paid their Advanced Registration Deposit) on or about March 31 of every year. Mailings will continue after March 31st as new Advanced Registration Deposits are received. Confirmation of date selection will begin May 1st and continue through the month of June.**

*For June 2012 Cycle Dates, click here*
*For Information on English Self-Placement, click here*
*For Information on Modern Language Studies, click here*
*For information on Math Placement, click here*
*For a two-day sample schedule, click here*

Since advisement and registration for classes are held during the CONNECTIONS program, everyone who plans to enroll at Kutztown University, full time, must attend. CONNECTIONS IS MANDATORY. If you do not complete the program you are unable to register for classes.

The CONNECTIONS program includes the: university ID card - (to verify your identity, a driver's license, state ID or passport is required), meals, lodging, activities and a resource manual. Please bring comfortable shoes, a pillow, linens, toiletries, recreational items and portable fan - there's no AC. New students will have an opportunity to visit the KU Bookstore, therefore, they may want bring extra money. Other than that, everything else is included!

Come with your questions and concerns, but most importantly your energy to make CONNECTIONS an experience you will never forget.