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. Registration for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 NSO is now open!
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.
Please register for your first term/semester
2025 FallThursday, Friday, and Tuesday, August 28, 29, and September 2 FALL NSO MUST-KNOWS | 2026 WinterSave the date: Monday and Tuesday, January 5 and 6 Schedule Coming Soon Registration Coming Soon | 2026 SpringSave the date: Monday, April 27 Schedule Coming Soon Registration Coming Soon |
New Transfer Student Orientation
Wondering if NSO is worth it as a transfer student? YES!
Learn the ins and outs of BYU academics, connect with other transfer students, and start building your network. Plus, take time to plan for your career and set yourself up for success!
See links above for NSO schedule and to register.
More Information
Learn the ins and outs of BYU academics, connect with other transfer students, and start building your network. Plus, take time to plan for your career and set yourself up for success!
See links above for NSO schedule and to register.
More Information
Parent Orientation
As a parent, you play a key role in your child's first year at BYU, and we want to share valuable resources with you.
Parents interested in attending are encouraged to register ahead of time. While registering, lunches can be pre-purchased for Fall Parent Orientation. At the others, you will be given time to find your own lunch and eat before your other activities.
During Winter & Spring NSOs, we do not host a Parent Orientation. However, parents are welcome to attend presentations and tours with their students (child willing).
We invite you to utilize our page of online parent resources listed below.
Mark Your Calendars!
Fall 2025 Parent Orientation
August 28, 2025
Registration for Fall Parent Orientation HERE!
Click HERE to purchase a lunch for orientation
Parents interested in attending are encouraged to register ahead of time. While registering, lunches can be pre-purchased for Fall Parent Orientation. At the others, you will be given time to find your own lunch and eat before your other activities.
During Winter & Spring NSOs, we do not host a Parent Orientation. However, parents are welcome to attend presentations and tours with their students (child willing).
We invite you to utilize our page of online parent resources listed below.