Orientation

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 on the following dates:

• August 19     Residence Hall move in for International Students
• August 20     International Orientation begins
• August 21     Residence Hall move in for Domestic students
• August 21-24   New Student Orientation for all new students

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

There are also instructions for how to submit a photo for your Pratt ID, which is required.

In a new initiative to eliminate lines and waits during Orientation, all new students must submit in advance of arrival to campus, a photo for their Pratt ID (PrattCard). Your photo is a vital part of your Pratt ID Card.
 
In order to have your ID card ready when you arrive on campus, you must submit your information and photo at least two weeks prior to your arrival. Photos must not be digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance in any way. Photographs copied or digitally scanned from a driver's license or other official documents are not acceptable.
 
Please review the information online at our webpage listed below on how to provide a suitable photo to avoid processing delays.
 
http://www.pratt.edu/about_pratt/institutional_resources/prattcard/submit_photo_id_online/
Failure to submit a photo in advance may result in a delay in ID production and may cause disruption to both meal plan and residence hall access.
 
If you have any question, contact the PrattCard office, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/(718) 687-5678.

 

Pratt encourages all students to sign up for the Pratt emergency alert

 

PRATT EMERGENCY ALERT - EMERGENCY TEXT and EMAIL MESSAGING

The Pratt Emergency Alert System is the quickest way to get vital information about any building or campus emergencies.

But, Pratt ALERT also offers you the convenience of timely notifications of campus closings due to inclement weather.  Have you ever left your home, dorm, or work place during a snow storm wondering if the campus would be open when you get there?  Pratt ALERT will provide you with that information moments after the decision to close the campus is made, saving you a treacherous trip.

Signing up is as quick and simple as:

 

1. LOGIN to my.pratt.edu.

2. CLICK on the Emergency Alert Notification

    Symbol located on the dashboard.

3. ENTER your contact information.

 

You may go back anytime to update your contact info if it changes.

 

The Pratt ALERT system will be used for emergencies and school closings only.  Your information will not be used in any other way.