New Student Orientation

Pioneer Experience - Fall 2026
Aug. 22-30, 2026

All New First-Year Students (all majors) and
New Transfer Students in a Conservatory major

Pioneer Experience is Point Park University's full-week orientation program. It occurs immediately before classes start and integrates students, academically and socially, into the university community. Students receive information on campus resources, learn how to get involved on campus, hear from a keynote speaker, enjoy entertainment and participate in community service.

Residential students (anyone living in a university residence hall) will begin attending on their assigned move-in date.
Commuter students (anyone not living in a university residence hall) will begin attending on Wednesday morning, August 26, with check-in time between 8 and 9 a.m.
All students are then expected to attend the program every day after.

Pioneer Experience Registration

Submit only one registration per student.

Need to make a change to your registration? Email orientation@pointpark.edu or call 412-392-3840.

Pioneer Experience Schedule

Sample Fall Pioneer Experience Schedule

The Fall 2026 schedule will be posted this summer. The schedule is subject to change. Please check back here and your Point Park email for updates.

Additional Information

The University Advising Center creates class schedules and works with students to adjust them, if needed.

For more information on Pioneer Experience and other helpful topics, visit our FAQs page.

Helpful Links

Fall 2026 Transfer Pioneer Day

Transfer Pioneer Day - Fall 2026

Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

All new transfer students NOT in a Conservatory major admitted for Fall 2026

Transfer Pioneer Day is a comprehensive one-day orientation program for transfer students (not in a Conservatory major) that takes place on the first Friday in August and integrates students into the university community. Students receive information on resources and learn how to get involved on campus. Attending Transfer Pioneer Day is a fantastic way to begin to settle into your collegiate life at Point Park University.

Transfer Pioneer Day is for new transfer students who are NOT in a Conservatory major (COPA).
COPA transfer students are required to register for and attend Pioneer Experience instead.

Transfer Pioneer Day Registration

Submit only one registration per student.

Need to make a change to your registration? Email orientation@pointpark.edu or call 412-392-3840.

Transfer Pioneer Day Schedule

Sample Transfer Pioneer Day Schedule

The Fall 2026 Transfer Pioneer Day schedule will be posted this summer. The schedule is subject to change. Please check back here and your Point Park email for updates.

Additional Information

The University Advising Center creates class schedules and works with students to adjust them, if needed.

For more information on Transfer Pioneer Day and other helpful topics, visit our FAQs page.

Spring 2027 Pioneer Experience

Pioneer Experience - Spring 2027

Friday, January 15, 2027

All First-Year and Transfer Students Admitted for Spring 2027

Spring Pioneer Experience is a comprehensive one-day orientation program for new students that takes place on the Friday before classes begin and integrates students into the university community. Students receive information on resources and learn how to get involved on campus.

Note: The University Advising Center creates class schedules and works with students to adjust them, if needed.

Spring Pioneer Experience Registration

Online registration for Pioneer Experience for Spring 2027 will open in Fall 2026.

Submit only one registration per student.

Need to make a change to your registration? Email orientation@pointpark.edu or call 412-392-3840.

Pioneer Experience Schedule

Sample Spring Pioneer Experience Schedule

The Spring 2027 Pioneer Experience schedule will be posted in Fall 2026. The schedule is subject to change. Please check back here and your Point Park email for updates.