BYU Harold B. Lee Library

From 1938 on, the programs and activities for introducing students to Brigham Young University were known simply as Orientation. During the years 1968 to 1972, the structure of the organization underwent several changes. In 1968, a University Orientation Committee was organized with Bob Baird serving as Chairman. In 1972, an Orientation Committee was appointed by the President and Deans of the university. Erlend Peterson served as Chairman and reported to the Dean of Student Life. They were charged with planning and organizing an orientation program for new students that would provide them with proper perspective of the academic, religious, and social opportunities available and the various community facilities that serve the students.

In 1973, the title officially changed to New Student Orientation, later known as NSO. At that time, the different academic colleges were charged with orienting their new students.

Reference groups were added as part of New Student Orientation in 1978.

Variant Names

Description

Established: 1945 Abolished: 1955 Location: Provo, Utah (1945-1955)

Functions

Assets and Administrative Structure

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1972-)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Orientation (1938-1972)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Student Personnel Services (1955-1972)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Admissions and Credits (1945-1955)

Associated Archival Materials

Sources

UA 1086 Box 489 Fol 10 (University Orientation Committee, Bob Baird as Chairman)

University Archives (Orientation Committee)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1973-1974: p. 20 (Called New Student Orientation, under the direction of academic colleges)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1978-1979: p. 8 (Reference groups)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00223

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