New student orientation at Mat-Su College

New can be a bit scary sometimes because it brings with it the unknown, but Mat-Su College's New Student Orientation (NSO) will take that anxiety and turn it into confidence and motivation.

As the valley arm of the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and the wider statewide University of Alaska System (UA), Mat-Su College offers New Student Orientation to new and returning students. This orientation provides an opportunity for students to learn how the college works and, more importantly, how it can work for them.

"Our faculty and staff make sure Mat-Su College is a welcoming on-ramp for all our students, no matter what stage of life they are in," says Campus Director and NSO presenter, Dr. Marie Gardner. Whether you're coming straight from high school or returning after a break, Dr. Gardner shares "NSO offers you the tools you will need to build a solid foundation for your educational and career goals."

At NSO, you can expect an introduction to faculty and staff, a tour of the beautiful campus, an overview of support and tools for success, as well as a chance to meet other students and get plugged into clubs and activities.

A highlight of this year’s orientation is sure to be the student and faculty forum. NSO organizer and admissions counselor Jamison Lednum says, “It will be a great chance for students to hear directly from peers and professors about what they can expect and how they can be ready.”

This year's NSO will be held on Friday, August 22, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Check-in will start at 12:45 pm in the campus's Glenn Massay Theater. You can sign up to attend using the link on the homepage of www.matsu.alaska.edu.

Registration for the fall semester is now open, so don't wait - sign up for classes and New Student Orientation today!