New Student Orientation (NSO)
Come get to know campus! NSO activities range from spiritual and academic, to the informal and out-and-out fun that is a fantastic part of campus life. Many of these events are organized around Y Groups, small groups led by upperclassmen where you can ask questions and get to know other new students.
New Student Orientation
Your BYU experience starts here! New Student Orientation (NSO) is where we welcome you to a long legacy of Cougar tradition and excellence. Almost everyone attends because it is informative and fun! Everything is free for you: food, BYU swag, prizes, entertainment, and training by professionals and mentors. Even if you're familiar with BYU campus, you won't want to miss this!
1. Online Orientation Modules - ALL NEW! BYU has developed an orientation learning module for all incoming students! Complete the 90 minutes of interactive content to kick-start your BYU success. We strongly recommend completing this before you register for classes. Click HERE to start now!
2. Orientation Event - Join us for a live welcome event to get to know other students, the BYU legacy, and additional resources to help you gear up for success at BYU. The event is what we typically refer to as New Student Orientation and is always full of fun, friends, swag/prizes, and more. Scroll down to view more details about the orientation event for your first term/semester at BYU.
3. Peer Mentors - Your peer mentor is here to help you fulfill your potential at BYU! They will help guide you through your first year from the time you are admitted through the end of your first semester. Click HERE to learn who your mentor is.
We are pleased to announce that all freshmen that started school spring, summer, or fall 2021 are invited to attend the Fall 2021 NSO in person.
New Student Orientation: August 26-28
View the Student Orientation Schedule
Parent Orientation: August 26, from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
View Parent Orientation Schedule
View Parent Orientation Parking Map
Register for Fall NSO
BYU New Student Orientation includes three important parts:
1. Online Orientation Modules - ALL NEW! BYU has developed an orientation learning module for all incoming students! Complete the 90 minutes of interactive content to kick-start your BYU success. We strongly recommend completing this before you register for classes. Click HERE to start now!
2. Orientation Event - Join us for a live welcome event to get to know other students, the BYU legacy, and additional resources to help you gear up for success at BYU. The event is what we typically refer to as New Student Orientation and is always full of fun, friends, swag/prizes, and more. Scroll down to view more details about the orientation event for your first term/semester at BYU.
3. Peer Mentors - Your peer mentor is here to help you fulfill your potential at BYU! They will help guide you through your first year from the time you are admitted through the end of your first semester. Click HERE to learn who your mentor is.
Fall 2021
We are pleased to announce that all freshmen that started school spring, summer, or fall 2021 are invited to attend the Fall 2021 NSO in person.
New Student Orientation: August 26-28
View the Student Orientation Schedule
Parent Orientation: August 26, from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
View Parent Orientation Schedule
View Parent Orientation Parking Map
Register for Fall NSO
Parent Orientation
Fall 2021 Parent Orientation: will be held in person on Thursday, August 26, from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. View the Parent Orientation Schedule here.
View the Parent Orientation Parking Map here.
Parent registration with a lunch is closed. If you are interested in late registration (without lunch) please register here. There will be a few extra lunches day-of parent orientation available for purchase on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Congratulations on your child's acceptance to BYU! We know that you play an important role in your child's first year at college, so we want to share some important BYU resources with you. We invite you to utilize our page of online parent resources listed below.
View Online Parent Resources
View the Parent Orientation Parking Map here.
Parent registration with a lunch is closed. If you are interested in late registration (without lunch) please register here. There will be a few extra lunches day-of parent orientation available for purchase on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Congratulations on your child's acceptance to BYU! We know that you play an important role in your child's first year at college, so we want to share some important BYU resources with you. We invite you to utilize our page of online parent resources listed below.
View Online Parent Resources
New Transfer Student Orientation
You may be thinking, "I'm a transfer student. Will NSO be worth my time?" It depends... what do you want to learn? Come discover the ins and outs of BYU academics and make a plan to succeed. Meet other transfer students and start networking. Take time to plan for your career.
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Register to Be a Y-Group Leader or a Volunteer
Much of NSO is made possible by current BYU students who volunteer their time and effort by helping lead incoming students through our campus tours and other NSO events. This position, Y-Group Leader, is a great way to give back to campus as well as make friends!
Can't be there for all of NSO but still want to volunteer? Volunteer as an event assistant on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday! These are usually three-hour slots of time, so sign up for as many as you are willing and able.
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Can't be there for all of NSO but still want to volunteer? Volunteer as an event assistant on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday! These are usually three-hour slots of time, so sign up for as many as you are willing and able.
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