First Year Student Orientation

Register for Orientation

Our Orientation Program is truly your first step toward furthering your education at Youngstown State University. Orientation is our way of officially welcoming you to the university, but also providing the necessary resources for your success as a student. An event reminder will be sent one week prior to your orientation date. Please be sure to check your YSU student email around this time for further information and updates. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact our office at (330) 941-2131 or email us at orientation@ysu.edu. 

 

YSU Orientation Portal:

  • Orientation is a requirement for all first year undergraduate students.
  • After receiving your official acceptance packet from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, follow the instructions to activate your Penguin Portal account utilizing the Username and six-digit YSU student ID number (format is Y00000000) provided. If you have any problems, please call the Tech Desk at (330) 941-1595 or email servicedesk@ysu.edu.
  • Once your account is activated, you can register for your Orientation session through the Orientation Portal. The Orientation Portal is available 24/7 and can be accessed through your Penguin Portal under the tile that says, “New Freshmen Start Here!” (pictured below)
    • new student start here text over image of student on green hill
  • You will find an “Orientation Task List” of items that need to be completed prior to attending your Orientation date such as placement assessments, uploading a photo for your Y ID, and much more.
  • If you need to reschedule your session, you can log back into your account again, if necessary. We have a limited number of reservations for each of our sessions, so we recommend registering as soon as possible.
  • Instructions and program details will be confirmed via email once your reservation is submitted. A reminder email will also be sent one week prior to your Orientation date.
  • If you have any questions, please contact FYSS at (330) 941-2131 or email us at orientation@ysu.edu.

 

What to Expect at Orientation

Orientation is a one-day program that runs approximately 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. During your Orientation, you will attend a variety of different sessions to learn about crucial topics such as health and safety, financial aid and billing, academic advising and course registration. Lunch will be provided. 

Parents and guests are strongly encouraged to attend and will have a separate program running concurrently to learn important information about how they can help their student be successful.  

Traveling from a distance? The Double Tree in downtown Youngstown is the closest hotel to YSU’s campus. It is a beautiful and historic location right in the heart of downtown where you can find a variety of great local restaurants.

 

Still Have Questions?

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