New Student Orientation (NSO)
Explore campus and experience NSO! Events range from spiritual and academic to fun and lively, giving you a taste of campus life.
New Student Orientation
Your BYU experience starts here! New Student Orientation (NSO) welcomes you to Cougar traditions and success with essential info, new friends, and fun—all for free! Enjoy free food, BYU swag, prizes, entertainment, and expert guidance by professionals and mentors! Even if you're familiar with BYU campus, you won't want to miss this!
1. Online Orientation Modules - Complete 90 minutes of interactive content to jump-start your BYU experience. Your progress saves automatically, so you can go at your own pace. We recommend finishing before registering for classes. Click HERE to start now!
2. Orientation Event - Join us for a live welcome event to connect with fellow students, explore BYU’s legacy, and discover key resources for success. Scroll down for details on your first-term/semester orientation, packed with tours, presentations, and celebrations.
BYU New Student Orientation includes three important parts:
1. Online Orientation Modules - Complete 90 minutes of interactive content to jump-start your BYU experience. Your progress saves automatically, so you can go at your own pace. We recommend finishing before registering for classes. Click HERE to start now!
2. Orientation Event - Join us for a live welcome event to connect with fellow students, explore BYU’s legacy, and discover key resources for success. Scroll down for details on your first-term/semester orientation, packed with tours, presentations, and celebrations.
All First-Year, Transfer, and Flex GE students — please register for your term/semester
2026 SpringSave the date: Monday, April 27 | 2026 SummerSave the date: Saturday, June 20 | 2026 FallSave the date: Friday, August 28, Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1 |
New Transfer Student Orientation
Transfer students—NSO is your launchpad for thriving at BYU!
Wondering if it’s for you? YES! At NSO, you'll gain insider tips for navigating BYU academics, connect with fellow transfers who understand your journey, and begin building the network that will support you every step of the way. Don’t just arrive at BYU—hit the ground running!
See the links above to register for NSO and see the schedule!
Wondering if it’s for you? YES! At NSO, you'll gain insider tips for navigating BYU academics, connect with fellow transfers who understand your journey, and begin building the network that will support you every step of the way. Don’t just arrive at BYU—hit the ground running!
See the links above to register for NSO and see the schedule!
Parent Orientation
Parents—NSO is your partner in supporting your student at BYU!
You play an important role in your student’s first year, and we’re here to help you feel informed and confident every step of the way. While Winter & Spring NSOs do not include a separate Parent Orientation, we’ve gathered helpful resources to guide you through this exciting transition and help you support your student’s success. Click HERE for Parent Orientation information.
Explore the information and tools created just for BYU parents below.
You play an important role in your student’s first year, and we’re here to help you feel informed and confident every step of the way. While Winter & Spring NSOs do not include a separate Parent Orientation, we’ve gathered helpful resources to guide you through this exciting transition and help you support your student’s success. Click HERE for Parent Orientation information.
Explore the information and tools created just for BYU parents below.