Getting Started! All You Need to Know!

Welcome to Palo Alto University's Undergraduate program! We are thrilled to have you. Here are some basics to get you started:

Registration

Registration instructions will be given to you once you complete your course schedule during your advising meeting. It is all done in the MyPAU portal. Should you have any questions about registration after this point, please direct them to our undergraduate program advisors!

Academic Calendar: https://www.paloaltou.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/2025-2026%20PAU%20Graduate%20and%20Undergraduate%20Academic%20Calendar.pdf

Booklists: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pjWWU2LeJOvcQQ03NuFpOpNz18rzOVf8yAwJ2VBKH34/edit?usp=sharing

Virtual Bookstore

Go to your Online Bookstore at http://bncvirtual.com/paloaltou

Select: Let’s Get Started

Enter your Student ID at the prompt (instructions for accessing your Student ID are attached) — your individual class schedule will pop up based on when you registered.
Choose your book preferences
Select the payment option and check out normally
Your order will be shipped within 24 hours. Access codes, eBooks and other electronic files are accessible within minutes of purchasing

Please see this step-by-step guide for the complete process: https://cloud.3dissue.com/5117/6021/11676/K12wSBS/index.html

Student Jobs

We offer job opportunities for our students. Check out the latest listing of jobs here: PAU Student Job Board (scroll to the bottom)