At Orientation, you will receive a comprehensive explanation of everything you must do to make your undergraduate experience complete. You will have opportunities to talk with academic advisors, faculty advisors, and peer advisors. Where else will you be able to get your student ID, find out about Financial Aid, discover opportunities for student involvement, learn about course offerings, and much more all in one step? Plus, you'll have the first chance to register for next sememster courses!
For summer orientations (fall admits): Invitations to attend orientation will be mailed at the end of May. Students should receive an invitation by June 6th. Please return the reservation card along with the required fees in the envelope that is included in the mailing. You should receive a confirmation email within 10 days after you mail your reservation card.
For summer sessions only: All orientation sessions have a maximum capacity level per school. So, if you do not get your first choice of orientation sessions, don't worry. An equal amount of seats are reserved for each orientation session, it does not matter which session you attend. Equal access to seats in classes is assured, regardless of which Orientation session you choose to attend.
The exact orientation schedule will be distributed at check-in which happens on the first day of the Orientation program. The program will conclude following course registration. For more specific information, review the Orientation webpage specific to your program.
For June and July orientations only: Although we strongly advise attending a summer orientation, we do offer a program in August right before classes begin for any student that could not attend a session in July. More information about this program will be mailed in early August to any new student who did not attend an orientation program.
No, orientation is not mandatory, but strongly suggested. Attending any of our orientation sessions allows new students not only an opportunity to familiarize yourself with campus and the resources available, but also gives students an opportunity to register for your first semester courses.
We strongly recommend that you turn in all your forms prior to Orientation, although staff from the Decker Student Health Services Center will be available during the Campus Services Fair at Orientation. More information on health forms and requirements can be found at the Decker Student Health Services Center website or by calling (607) 777-2221.
