FAQ - Transfer Orientation

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• Do I still need to attend orientation?
  • Orientation is not mandatory for transfer students, however, it is strongly encouraged that students attend.
  • Online Orientation is also an option (for transfer students only).
  • To Register for Orientation:
    • Go to Penguin Portal
    • Log in with your username (received from Admissions) and the password you created. If you have not received your acceptance letter from admissions, you can contact them at 330-941-2000 to check on the status of that letter.
    • Select the "Register for Orientation" under the “e-Services for Student” section in the top left hand corner of the Penguin Portal. This will walk you step by step through everything you need to do.
• Do I need to register for classes at orientation?
  • Transfer students should make an appointment with an academic advisor and register for classes prior to attending Orientation. Click here to find your academic advisor.
• Where do I park when attending the in-person Transfer Orientation session?

  Parking has been reserved for you free of charge that day in the M30 deck (off Wick Avenue). All locations can be found on the Campus Map.

  Find directions to the YSU campus here.