NSO Essentials
NSO Essentials
Course Planning Guide
- Sections: 9
- Self-paced
- 0.75 Hours Est. Time
This guide is intended for new first-year students. If you are transferring to Penn State from another college or university, there is no need to complete this guide.
Know the Code
- Modules: 5
- 0.75 Hours Est. Time
This course is designed to introduce you to the Penn State Code of Conduct. Learn about the resources we have to support you, how you can report concerns, and what is expected of you as a member of the Penn State community.
Connect to Tech
- Modules: 10
- 0.33 Hours Est. Time
This session will introduce you to some of the University’s most important IT resources, from connecting to wireless internet to accessing free software.
Safe & Aware
This module covers alcohol safety and relationship and sexual violence awareness. It provides important information to help keep you safe during your time at Penn State, and provide you with support and advocacy resources in the event something unfortunate happens.
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Active Attacker
In this training course, you will learn how to identify violent active attacker situations, the options you have in response to these situations, and what to expect from a police and University response.
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All new first-year students to Penn State must participate in New Student Orientation. During NSO, you will meet with students, faculty, and staff; begin to develop academic and co-curricular goals; become familiar with campus resources; and schedule courses for your first semester to begin putting your academic plan into action.