New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for all new international students attending North Seattle College. Students are required to report on the first day of NSO and attend on all listed dates. Please plan your travel so that you can attend the full orientation.

• Below are the dates for New Student Orientation for this year:
• Winter 2019 - December 27, 28, & 31
• Spring 2019 - March 25 - March 29
• Summer 2019 - June 17- June 21
• Fall 2019- September 16- September 20
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• Before attending NSO Pre-Arrival Check-In is required.
• Pre-Arrival Check-In
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• After the Pre-Arrival check in is complete please bring these items to the first day of NSO:
• I-20
• Passport
• Local U.S. address
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• During NSO the following are some of the activities that will take place:
• Placement tests
• Campus tour
• Register for classes with an advisor
• Seminars to learn about the following:
• * Important immigration policies and rules
• * Important IEP and College Policies
• * Health and Safety
• * Opening an American bank account
• *  Information on public transportation and how to get a bus card
• *  International student health insurance
• *  Services available on the North Seattle College campus
• *  Information about Seattle
• *  Get any questions you have answered
• Tour of Seattle
• Free lunch!
• Meet new friends! 
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