New Student Orientation
Freshman
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Orientation 2009
Pre-Orientation Requirements
New Student Tips
Freshman Orientation (July, 2009)
All First-Time Freshmen are expected to attend New Student Orientation.
Here’s why you must attend:
- Register for classes earlier
- Understand General Education, major, and graduation requirements
- Receive essential academic planning and course registration assistance
- Learn to use SDSU’s Web registration system and other WebPortal services
- Meet with Assistant Deans, faculty advisors, and trained student Ambassadors
- Learn what it means to be a responsible member of the SDSU community
Register for classes earlier!
First-time Freshmen who attend New Student Orientation will:
- Be able to register for classes the following business day
- Receive an academic personalized information sheet
Orientation focuses on academic planning and prepares you to register for classes.
Orientation also includes:
- New Student and Family Convocation
Saturday, August 29, 2009
A ceremony to officially welcome all new students and their families to the SDSU community.
- Welcome Week
Friday, August 28 – Friday, September 4, 2009
A series of programs and activities to welcome students to campus life.
Our online reservation system will open May 4, 2009 at 8 am.
There are a limited number of spaces at each orientation program, so plan to make your reservations on May 4, 2009. Do not make travel reservations before you register for New Student Orientation.
What students have to say...
"As an undeclared student, I didn't even know where to start with class selection... until I went to orientation."
-Angela
"At Orientation, I made strong connections with new and current students. It helped guide me in the right direction in choosing classes."
-Connor
"My Orientation Leader was awesome. She made me feel comfortable about coming to SDSU."
-Sandy