Orientation helped me meet new people and understand what college life will be like.
Attendance at Part 1 and Part 2 of New Student Orientation is required of all incoming first-time-to-college students.
The Winter 2026 Orientation Program (Spring 2026 Start)
Our program is only one day, January 21, 2026 from 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Advising will be conducted separately, ahead of orientation, in a virtual space. We will begin communication and signups for this session after Thanksgiving.
The Summer 2026 Orientation Program (Fall 2026 Start)
Part 1: In-Person, orientation program
Our programs do have space limitations, so we encourage you to register early! Orientation emails will be sent to the address you provided on your admissions application starting the first week of April. Please note that you must pay your tuition deposit before registering for orientation. During the Express Session, it is expected that students stay for the full length of the program and are fully engaged, despite the supporter program ending ahead of the the student's program. We are currently adjusting our program, but for planning purposes, please see our upcoming summer dates below! Typically, an Express Session runs from around 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Please visit our FAQs for more information.
- June 25, 2026
- July 8, 2026: Priority is given to students in the EOP or CSTEP summer programs.
- July 14, 2026
- July 29 2026
- August 6, 2026
Part 2: Academic Advisement (approximately 30-45 mins.)
During your orientation registration, you'll answer a series of questions to help our First Year Experience Office create your preliminary schedule. After registering for your orientation session, you'll receive instructions on how to schedule an advising session to finalize your schedule!
This information will be sent by the Office of First Year Experience to your campus email. Advising appointments will be offered both virtually and in person!
*Please note that a $100 orientation fee will be applied to your account.