At Orientation you will have the opportunity to:

• Meet with academic representatives and an advisor
  Representatives and an academic advisor will help answer your questions about your major and help you plan your fall course schedule.
• Register for classes
  You will leave Orientation with your class schedule for
  the fall in hand!
• Experience residence hall life
  By staying in a residence hall, you’ll get a feel for the campus in a relaxed way and get to know your future “home away from home.”
• Find out about student services
  Discover the resources, services and programs that are available to you as a
  new hawk!
• Learn about important social issues
  You will experience theatrical programs and workshops that cover many
  important aspects of your life outside the classroom.
• Spend time with other future students
  Meet your peers! You will be in the company of your future classmates and friends.
• Meet your Orientation Leader/Peer Mentor
  Your Orientation Leader (OL) will help guide you through orientation and will be an invaluable resource by serving as your peer mentor for your first year at New Paltz.
  Attend special social events
  To help you enjoy your visit with us, we have special social evening programs planned for you including a comedy show, the lip-sync competition and
  late night activities!
• Select your room assignment
  You will leave Orientation knowing where you will live in the fall.