Pratt Institute

New Student Orientation

Check out this short video about New Student Orientation at Pratt!

New student orientation is an exciting time at Pratt. Whether you are a freshman, a graduate student on either campus or a transfer we have a comprehensive program for you. During your orientation, you'll gets tons of valuable information and meet other new students.

Pratt will welcome new students in Brooklyn for Fall 2013 on the following dates:

  • August 18               Residence Hall move in for International Students, followed by dinner
  • August 19-20          International student Check-in and Clearance for students exempt from the English exam
  • August 20               Residence Hall move in for all students, followed by dinner with families
  • August 21-23          New Student Orientation for all new students
  • August 26               First day of classes

All international students must plan to arrive to check in with the Office of International Affairs.  International students will need to attend only ONE "Mandatory check in and clearance".  Information about making an appointment with Office of International Affairs will be sent after May 1. 

Graduate students should check the "Graduate" tab to the left for more information. International students should check the “International” tab to the left for more information.

All new students must submit a photograph for their Pratt ID.

http://www.pratt.edu/about_pratt/institutional_resources/prattcard/submit_photo_id_online/

We encourage all students to sign up for Pratt's emergency alert

http://www.pratt.edu/student_life/campus/security/alerts/

New student orientation is VERY important.  Plan to attend!