New Student Programs

Welcome to UMSL!

The Office of New Student Programs (NSP) provides ongoing programs and services that support new students and families in transition to University of Missouri – St. Louis.

We provide a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, connect students to University resources and people, acquaint new students with institutional expectations and values, promote learning and discovery both inside and outside of the classroom, and foster pride in the UMSL community.  

New Student Orientation (NSO)
NSO is a one-day mandatory program designed to assist you in making a comfortable transition to University life at UMSL. All first time freshman and students with 30 or less transferrable credit hours must attend orientation.

NSO sessions provide academic requirements and expectations, campus resources, involvement opportunities and the chance to meet current students. During your NSO session, you will also meet one-on-one with an academic advisor and finalize your schedule  for fall classes. Activities are also available for parents and families. Learn more about NSO. 

Transfer Tuesdays (TT)
Transfer Tuesday is the first part of the orientation process designed to assist you in making a comfortable transition to life at UMSL. Transfer Tuesday is a half-day orientation program for transfer students enrolling in fall and spring, that provides academic requirements and expectations, campus resources, involvement opportunities and the chance to meet current students.  During your TT session, you will also meet one-on-one with an academic advisor and finalize your class schedule. 

 You cannot register for orientation until your admission process is accepted, your final transcript and Good Standing Form from previous colleges and universities, and processed by the Division of Enrollment Services.  This process takes a minimum of two weeks. Click Here to Learn more about Transfer Tuesdays

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