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Plan Your Day at NSO

New Student Orientation is a full day to explore your new 61´«Ã½tv home. Review the schedule to see what to expect.

Parking

Free parking for NSO is available at the 61´«Ã½tv Coliseum on the Evansdale area of campus.

From there, you will travel downtown by bus to the Mountainlair Student Union for NSO check-in. You should arrive at the 61´«Ã½tv Coliseum between 7:15 and 8 a.m. in order to get to the Mountainlair in time for the Welcome session.

The last bus will leave the 61´«Ã½tv Coliseum at 8 a.m. Families arriving after the last bus will need to drive to the and pay to park.

Tips for Attending

  • Review the schedule before the event.
  • before coming to campus.
  • Dress for the weather. Please wear layers and comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
  • Bring your questions.
  • You can move into your residence hall after NSO, so bring your move-in items too!

NSO Schedule

Details will be added as the event approaches. Check back for the latest info!

Arrive and Park at the 61´«Ã½tv Coliseum

7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Park in the 61´«Ã½tv Coliseum parking lots and board the bus to travel downtown for NSO.

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Check-in and Breakfast

7:15 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.

You'll be dropped off in front of the Mountainlair Student Union, where you'll check in for NSO and enjoy a quick complimentary breakfast. The 61´«Ã½tv Bookstore will be open if you'd like to do some shopping before the program starts.

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Welcome and Event Overview

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Mountainlair Ballrooms

A special guest will welcome you to campus and our NSO staff will help you understand the schedule of the day.

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Student Breakout Sessions with Orientation Leaders

9:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.

Mountainlair

Students, you will have the opportunity to meet with other incoming students and ask questions of our current students.

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Parents: Let’s Get Real

9:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.

Mountainlair Ballrooms

Parents and guests, this session is for you! Lisa Hanselman, director of the Mountaineer Parents Club, will share info you need to know as a parent or family member of a 61´«Ã½tv student!

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Break

10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Life as a Mountaineer

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Discover exactly what to expect with Life as a Mountaineer! We'll cover residence hall move-in and Welcome Week, plus how to get involved (and stay involved), some traditions we love, and more ways you will be supported.

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Lunch

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch is on us! You can eat at Hatfields, our dining hall in the Mountainlair, or choose from the Mountainlair's other eateries.

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Commuter Session

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Mountainlair Ballrooms

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Information Fair

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

First floor of the Mountainlair

Connect with student services and resources that will support you and help you find your fit on campus.

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Residence Hall Move-in

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

You can move into your assigned residence hall anytime between 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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Contact Us

Have questions? Check the FAQ or email wvuorientation@mail.wvu.edu. We're happy to help!