
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. 26.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NSO is for students who are registered for fall classes. To complete your Educational Plan before fall begins, attend a Summer SOAR workshop. Dates are availaible Aug. 11, 25 and Sept. 1. |
New Student Orientation Program |

New Students
New Student Orientation • Sept. 20 in the Smithwick
- Please join us Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Note: NSO 2022 will only be in person this year.
- Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. on the Smithwick Theatre Patio (1000). Free parking in Lot 1 or 8. See campus map.
This event will feature:
- A session on what every college student needs to know
- Guided tours
- Get your OwlCard (student ID)
- Great entertainment
- Resource fair
- Free lunch
- Cool prizes
- Free parking

Parents
Parent Orientation • Sept. 19
- Please join us Monday, Sept. 19, from 6:30–8 p.m. in the Campus Dining Room (Bldg
2200)
- We'll begin the eveing with an orientation and end with a walking tour of campus
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!
