New Student Orientation, Fall
Welcome to PLNU!
We deeply desire that you grow as a whole person during your years here. We trust you will experience an extra measure of God’s grace as you participate in our community. Opportunities to learn, grow, and serve are abundant here. The entire PLNU community is preparing for your arrival.
NSO Fall 2022 is on Friday and Saturday, August 26 and 27
At New Student Orientation (NSO), you will meet key people, get your ID card, learn about the culture of PLNU, move into your room, purchase your textbooks, and much more. You are welcome to bring up to two guests, complimentary, to attend NSO with you.
COVID-19 Information
There will be no testing required prior to Fall 2022 NSO and move-in, but we do ask that students and their guests follow our temporary masking policy below to help keep our community safe during this fun event. Get more COVID-19 info here.
If you've already been vaccinated against COVID-19, please submit your vaccine records to the Wellness Center through the Point n Click app.
PLNU's temporary masking policy:
Our adapted NSO masking policy will require face coverings for all individuals indoors in large community settings including classrooms, chapel, and shared spaces where larger groups gather. This policy will apply to all students and their guests on campus for NSO. Learn more and read our temporary masking FAQs here.
Schedule of Events
| Check-In | Friday, August 26: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Move-In | Friday, August 26: 12 – 6 p.m. |
| Dinner for all | Friday, August 26: 5:30 p.m. |
| Students & Parents General Session I | Friday, August 26: 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. |
| Students & Parents General Session II | Saturday, August 27: 9 – 10:30 a.m. |
| Your Academic Home Sessions | Saturday, August 27: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. |
| Lunch for all | Saturday, August 27: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Parent Transitions Workshop | Saturday, August 27: 1 – 2 p.m. |
| Transfer Student Workshop | Saturday, August 27: 1 – 2 p.m. |
| First Year Student Workshop | Saturday, August 27: 1 – 2 p.m. |
| Break | Saturday, August 27: 2 – 6 p.m. |
| Dessert | Saturday, August 27: 6 – 6:30 p.m. |
| Closing Session- Covenant Service | Saturday, August 27, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. |
| Res Hall "Open House" | Saturday, August 27: 7:30 – 9 p.m. |
| Loma Launch (Students Only) | Saturday, August 27: 9 – 10:30 p.m. |
Check-In Day
To avoid congestion on Friday and make the process as smooth as possible, each new student is assigned a time to check in inside Nicholson Commons. Following check-in, residential students will move their belongings into their residential hall rooms. Your assigned check-in time will be available July 1 in your Student Workday. You will receive a color-coded check-in ticket in the mail with an assigned time about two weeks prior to NSO. This ticket will allow you access to campus on Friday, August 26.
Parents and Guests
All parents and guests must register to attend NSO. Students are allowed to bring two parents/guests at no charge. Parents and guests are invited to join us for the check-in/move-in process on Friday, August 26, in addition to events on Saturday, August 27, and are welcome to leave Saturday evening.
Point Loma Nazarene University App
Stay up-to-date with the schedule, event locations, and important information throughout your NSO experience by downloading the PLNU app through your iOS or Android App Store. Search for Point Loma Nazarene University (Live July).
Hotel Accommodations
PLNU is pleased to offer a specially reduced rate at a variety of Bartell Hotels in the San Diego area. Rates are based on availability and all appropriate taxes and hotel fees apply. To guarantee a special rate, please book early and ask for the "PLNU rate" at the time the reservation is made. In return, Bartell will donate a percentage of the total room cost to PLNU's university fund benefiting student scholarships. Book online and find additional information about PLNU's partnership with Bartell hotels.
Transfer Student Orientation
Transfer students new to PLNU will attend both Friday and Saturday of NSO. Many of the sessions you attend will address information pertinent to your needs as a transfer student, even though first-time freshmen may also be in attendance. Please see the Transfer Student Track in the New Student Guide.
Disability Accommodations
PLNU is dedicated to providing students with disabilities access to the programs, services, and activities of the university, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and Amendment (2008), and by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973). The Educational Access Center (EAC) provides reasonable accommodations so otherwise qualified students with disabilities may, as independently as possible, meet the demands of university life.
For accommodation requests, contact the EAC at eac@pointloma.edu. Please send requests at least four weeks in advance of NSO.
Your New Student Guides to PLNU
The NSO Guide provides students and parents with more details about the weekend’s events, campus resources, department information, frequently asked questions, and more.
Download the New Student Guide
Download the All Things Financial Guide
Download the PLNU App
Don't forget to download the app! It can help you stay up-to-date with the schedule, event locations, and important information throughout your NSO experience.
Contact Us
New Student Orientation
nso@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-2644