Freshman Orientation Program

Welcome to the Golden Bear Family!

Welcome to Kutztown University and the Golden Bear Family! At New Student Orientation you'll meet other students, faculty and staff! You'll also receive your class schedule, obtain your student ID card and get to know campus. We know you have lots of questions and we are here to help you! Call us at 610-683-4088 or email .

  • Freshman Orientation Schedule

    Summer 2026 Freshman Schedule 

    8:30am: Check in, IDs, Group Time 

    9:10am: NSO Welcome - MSU 183 

    9:35am: Public Safety MSU 183 

    9:45am: Student Success – MSU 183 

    10:15am: Academic Advising – Various   

    11:30am: Lunch with Groups – Cub Cafe 

      12:30pm: Campus Services Fair – MSU 218

      1:00pm: Student Involvement – MSU 183 

      1:20pm: Housing Trivia Kahoot - MSU 183 

      • Commuters – MSU 250 

      1:50pm: Lightning Sessions - MSU 183 

      • 1:50p Campus Store/Textbooks 
      • 2:00p Paying for College 
      • 2:10p Career Development 

      2:25 Orientation Recap  - MSU 183 

      2:45pm: Finale/Winners Circle, IDs and Tours – MSU 183 

    Fall 2026 Orientation

    First-year students starting classes in August 2026, can register now using the links below!

    • You must pay your Advanced Registration Deposit before registering for orientation!
    • Orientation is required for all new students. Attend as soon as you can!
    • Parents/family members can also attend orientation as part of a separate, optional program running simultaneously to the student program.
    • Registration includes a free lunch ticket for the student and one guest (parent of family member). Additional guests are welcome to attend, but will be asked to cover a $10 lunch cost if they choose to eat in the dining hall.

    Fall 2026 Orientation Dates

    Orientation Date Registration Link
    Wednesday, July 8th Date at Capacity
    Thursday, July 9th Date at Capacity
    Friday, July 10th Date at Capacity
    Saturday, July 11th Date at Capacity
    Wednesday, July 22nd Date at Capacity
    Thursday, July 23rd Sign Up Today!
    Friday, July 24th Sign Up Today!
    Saturday, July 25th Date at Capacity

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