In recognition that orientation is a process rather than an event and includes the involvement of the entire Kutztown University community, the mission of the Office of New Student Programs & Services is:

• To serve as a vehicle for transition to the University.
   

• To provide entering students with the tools necessary for success; both academically and socially in an effort to improve the retention rate of new students.
   

• To aid students in making CONNECTIONS and utilizing resources from all areas of the University.
   

• To encourage students to sample the broad range of educational opportunities available to them.
   

• To meet the needs of our diverse student populations.
   

• To create an atmosphere that minimizes anxiety, promotes positive attitudes, and stimulates excitement for learning.
   

• To continuously assess all programs to support program planning, involvement, and student learning outcomes.

This mission is reflected in our formal orientation program fittingly dubbed CONNECTIONS.

The CONNECTIONS network of programs includes something for everyone. There are programs specifically designed for incoming freshmen, freshmen family members, and transfer students.