Orientation

If you are a new student, orientation is a simple two-step process.

First, complete Online Orientation. Selecting the orientation link will take you to the Online Orientation. You should have your StarID and password (created during the application process) ready to log in. You will select New Student Orientation and watch the video for how to get started. *(Orientation will open 24 hours after you have been accepted)

The Online Orientation is made up of nine modules and eight quizzes. Quizzes 1-7 must be passed with 100% in order for the next module to open up. The Final Quiz must be passed with 80% or higher to complete the Online Orientation. 

Second, you must attend a Registration Session that includes academic advising and course registration assistance. To schedule your registration session, you will be sent a link by email to see the days and times available and schedule your appointment. You can also schedule a session by contacting the Advising Center. 

You will have an Orientation hold on your account until you complete the Online Orientation, and you will have a Registration Session hold until you meet with an Academic Advisor. These holds will prevent you from registering for classes on your own. 

Transfer students need to complete Online Orientation. The Online Orientation is made up of nine modules and eight quizzes. Quizzes 1-7 must be passed with 100% in order for the next module to open up. The Final Quiz must be passed with 80% or higher to complete the Online Orientation. *(Orientation will open 24 hours after you have been accepted)

Admitted Transfer Students may be waived of their Registration Session if they meet ALL of the following criteria: 

• Transcripts have been evaluated by NHCC with at least 6 college level transfer credits. 
• Transfer Grade Point Average must be a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. 
• Students must be in "good academic standing" at their prior college.> 
• Students must have valid course placements in Reading and English (these can be either from testing, or waivers). 
• Reading and English course placements are above college level. 

While it may not be required, it is recommended that you attend a Registration Session. Meeting with an Advisor can help with determining how your transferred classes meet your goals. To schedule your registration session, you will be sent a link by email to see the days and times available and schedule your appointment. You can also schedule a session by contacting the Advising Center. 

Admitted Transfer Students will be required to attend a Registration Session if they meet ANY of the following criteria: 

• Transcripts have not been evaluated by NHCC. -or- 
• Transcripts have been evaluated by NHCC but have less than 6 college level credits. -or- 
• Transfer Grade Point Average is less than a 2.0 GPA. -or- 
• You are below "good academic standing" at their prior college. -or- 
• Reading and English Course placements are below college level. 

PSEO student orientation is a two-step process.

First, PSEO students are required to complete Online Orientation. Selecting the orientation link will take you to D2L Brightspace. You should have your StarID and password (created during the application process) ready to log in. You will select PSEO New Student Orientation and watch the video for how to get started. *(Orientation will open 24 hours after you have been accepted)

The Online Orientation is made up of eight modules and eight quizzes. Quizzes 1-7 must be passed with 100% in order for the next module to open up. The Final Quiz must be passed with 80% or higher to complete the Online Orientation.> 

Second, you must attend a Registration Session that includes one-to-one academic advising and course registration assistance. 

Career & Technical Education PSEO (CTE PSEO) students must attend a Registration Session and it is mandatory for a parent/guardian to attend the session - see the CTE PSEO application for additional information. 

To schedule your PSEO Registration Session, use the link provided to you by email to see the days and times available and schedule your appointment. You can also schedule a session by contacting the Advising Center. 

You will have an Orientation hold on your account until you complete the Online Orientation, and you will have a Registration Session hold until you meet with an Academic Advisor. These holds will prevent you from registering for classes on your own. 

Students who attended NHCC as a PSEO Student and are transitioning to a Regular Undergraduate student at NHCC will be required to complete an additional module within the Online Orientation. This module will cover important information you did not need to know as PSEO student.

You are not required to retake the entire Online Orientation or complete another Registration Session. Please complete the PSEO Bridge to Undergrad module. This module has a few videos and one quiz you need to complete.

The next business day, we will manually review your quiz score and lift your Orientation hold once you have passed the quiz with 80% or higher. Then you will be able to register for classes on your own.