Orientation
Orientation is a required component of the Utica University PPtDPT online degree program and the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.
No matter the event, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with faculty and your peers on a new level. You’ll apply theory to practice, learn from and inspire your peers, and participate in small classes to generate discussions.
What makes orientation essential?
Orientation provides unique, powerful opportunities to collaborate with faculty and peers, and acquire and implement new knowledge. You will engage with world-renowned faculty who are leaders in their fields and draw upon the academic and professional experiences of your peers. You’ll collaborate and build a strong learning community - a factor that can help strengthen and maintain motivation so that you’ll continue moving toward your degree.
What are you provided?
In addition to the valuable interactions with renowned faculty, hand-picked staff, and your peers, each orientation student is provided with a virtual welcome from many of the University's administrators, an opportunity to engage with the PPtDPT faculty, full technological support, and instruction in small groups to prepare to launch into your new educational journey.
Orientation students can look forward to much of the content provided to residency students, but in a rigorous, full day format.
Ready to Find Out More?
Residency and Orientation Information and Dates| Residency: | Dates: | Details: |
|---|---|---|
| PPtDPT | August 2025 | Learn more → |
Orientations are associated with specific courses and are mandatory. In certain circumstances, including hardship and or other exigent circumstances, the program director may excuse a student from the requirement to attend an orientation. Details regarding the scheduling of orientations can be located in the Graduate Catalog.