
New Student Orientation
Welcome New Students & Parents
Start Your Foothill College Experience
- Be ready for fall quarter with this special Welcome Day — a fun and informative event.
- New students will receive an RSVP link via text and email or click the RSVP button below.
- Meet other new students, as well as Foothill faculty, staff, and administrators, and get answers to your questions before classes begin Sept. 25, 2023!
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event does not meet the orientation requirements for priority registration. Please follow steps for priority registration beforehand. |

New Students
Join Us Tuesday, Sept. 19
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Check-in time for the event starts at 8:15 a.m. at the Smithwick Theatre Patio (1000)
Enjoy these 2023 NSO Welcome Day activities!
- A session on what every college student needs to know
- Guided tours and resource fair
- Opportunity to pick up your OwlCard (student ID)
- Free lunch, great entertainment and cool prizes
- Free Parking - See Campus Map
- Note: This year's NSO will be held in person only.

Parents
Join Us Monday, Sept. 18
6:30–8 p.m.
Campus Dining Room (Bldg 2200)
- We'll begin the evening with an orientation and end with a walking tour of campus for all parents new to Foothill College.
- Parking is free.
Please note:
This event does not meet the orientation requirements for priority registration. Please follow steps for priority registration beforehand.
Disability Support
If you require accommodations for a disability, please email the New Student Orientation committee at nso@foothill.edu.
Got Questions? Contact Us!
NSO Committee
See New Student Orientation Photos from 2019!
