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Message From the Chair
Welcome! I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on becoming a member of the Springfield College family. My name is Michael Masto, and I am currently studying physical education with aspirations of entering the higher education field. This summer, I will be studying abroad in Florence, Italy.
This year, I have the privilege of being the General Chair of New Student Orientation (NSO). NSO is a four-day program that helps to familiarize you with the campus and your peers. NSO begins the process of engaging you with academic, residential, and social aspects of Springfield College. The NSO Executive Board and I have been working hard to develop a program that will get you off to a great start here at Springfield College.
There are many aspects to our College that help to make it a great experience for you: coursework, residence halls, peers, upper-class students, co-curricular activities, faculty, traditions, the surrounding community, student clubs and organizations, and more. NSO is designed to engage you in our College, but we need your enthusiasm, cooperation, and involvement in order to be successful.
During the four days of NSO, you will be in a group of approximately twenty-four students, with both a male and a female leader. Your NSO leaders will contact you over the summer by telephone, letter, e-mail, or through Facebook.
Springfield College is strong on tradition, one of the oldest traditions being NSO. This program is unique, as it will allow you to take part in many activities and provide you the opportunity to meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff. Our NSO leaders work rigorously year-round to develop, implement, and provide the best possible experience for your first days in the Springfield College community. They are enthusiastic and passionate about the program as well as about meeting you and helping you adjust to your new environment.
Please take some time to review the NSO Web page to become familiar with the dates and times of arrival. We also ask that you familiarize yourself with both the traditions and songs prior to your arrival at Springfield College.
I look forward to meeting you during NSO. Again, welcome to the Springfield College family!
Sincerely,
Michael Masto ’10
General Chair of New Student Orientation
NSO 2009
Pre-Camp 2009
Click here for our Pre-Camp pages.Pre-Camp is a program for first-year students to meet people, feel comfortable, and gain a sense of self before getting into the rigor of campus life. It is an optional pre-orientation program for small groups of first-year students interested in getting a head start prior to NSO. Download the Pre-Camp brochure and register today!
NSO Leaders
