New Student Orientation (NSO)
New Student Orientation (NSO) is a mandatory requirement for First Time in College students, Transfer students, and any students who have been out of college for more than one year. During NSO you will receive an advising and registration session where you will get to sit down with an advisor and register for courses. Completing NSO will help you learn about resources available to you, such as tutoring, advising, career exploration, financial literacy, getting involved, and much more! NSO will also make you aware of important policies and deadlines that can contribute to your academic success!
Before registering for NSO, you will need to complete all the required enrollment steps. For assistance completing all the necessary enrollment steps, please contact the Palo Alto College Welcome Center at (210) 486-3100 or visit us at our Virtual Welcome Center.
New Student Orientation will be held on the following days and times listed below.
Registration Sessions for Fall 2025
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 17 Online NSO |
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment | Virtual |
| Thursday, May 8 Online NSO |
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment | Virtual |
| Thursday, May 22 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Rio Grande Building Welcome Center |
| Thursday, May 29 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Rio Grande Building Welcome Center |
| Thursday, June 5 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Rio Grande Building Welcome Center |
| Thursday, June 12 | Evening 4 p.m -7 p.m | Ozuna Building Legacy Room |
| Wednesday, June 18 Online NSO |
Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment | Virtual |
| Tuesday, June 24 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Rio Grande Building Welcome Center |
| Wednesday, July 2 | Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment | Virtual |
| Thursday, July 10 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Performing Arts Building |
| Thursday, July 17 | Evening 4 p.m -7 p.m | Performing Arts Building |
| Thursday, July 24 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Performing Arts Building |
| Thursday, July 31 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Performing Arts Building |
| Saturday, August 2 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Rio Grande Building Welcome Center |
| Thursday, August 7 | Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment | Virtual |
| Thursday, August 14 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Performing Arts Building |
| Thursday, August 28 | Session A - 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Session B - 1 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Performing Arts Building |
| Thursday, September 18 | Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment | Virtual |
| Thursday, October 2 | Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment | Virtual |
| Thursday, October 9 | Canvas Online Module & Individual ZOOM Advising Appointment | Virtual |
Contact Information
Welcome CenterLocation: Rio Grande, Room 105A Phone: 210-486-3100 |