Bear Necessities New Student Orientation

Bear Necessities New Student Orientation (NSO)

Welcome "New Morganites!"

We are excited to provide detailed information about summer orientation for incoming fall 2025 freshmen. The Bear Necessities New Student Orientation (NSO) is mandatory for all incoming freshmen (except CASA and transfer students).

In-person orientation is highly encouraged, it is a 3-day and 2-night experience. However, virtual dates are available for those unable to join us on campus.

Students may choose one of the following sessions:

Steps to register for Bear Necessities NSO

1. Pay your $300 (non-refundable) Bear NSO Orientation fee and select the NSO session you will be attending. Visit your MSU "self-service" page to access the NSO payment link.

Here are detailed step-by-step instructions on how to pay your $300 NSO fee. 

2. Allow 24 - 48 business hours for your NSO registration fee to be confirmed.  Complete the required pre-orientation tasks sent to your MSU email (i.e. NSO Welcome Form, ALEKS Placement Exam). 

If you are unhoused, a ward of the state, or legally emancipated please email bearnso@morgan.edu for alternative instructions. 

Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025

Fees may be charged to students who request changes to their original selected NSO session.

Do you need housing for the Fall?

The Housing Application for the fall 2025 semester is now open. If you have been admitted for the fall 2025 semester, and want to apply for university managed housing, please visit https://www.morgan.edu/residencelife to apply. Note: the Fall 2025 Housing Application will close on May 30, 2025. The closing date may change as it is subject to residential capacity.

Please contact the Office of Residence Life & Housing (reslife@morgan.edu) for more information.