New Student Orientation & Course Selection 2008

We're glad that you decided to take the first step to future success with us at Northampton! We have planned a special day for you and your parent(s) that will allow you to create your Fall 2008 class schedule and help you in making the transition from High School to College.

Plan to attend an orientation program (one day only) on the campus where you anticipate taking most of your courses. General education classes can be completed at both the Bethlehem and Monroe campuses for all majors. The grid (link below) lists all majors, campus locations and dates for orientation.

These are the important steps that you should take to help you get the most out of your experience at orientation:

1. Refer to the Orientation Grid** to determine the day(s) that orientation will be held for your major. When majors are offered on multiple dates, choose the date that best fits your schedule.

**(Please note: The date for the Architecture major has moved from July 1st to June 19th.  Orientation for this major is offered one day only so please note this important change.)

2. Complete the placement test(s) for English and/or Math, if needed. Placement tests must be completed prior to orientation and course selection in order to pick your classes. Please read the Placement Testing Policy for further details.  Students that are exempt from placement testing based on test scores should have their SAT and/or PSSA scores sent to the Admissions Office prior to the day of Orientation.