Fall 2013 Freshman Orientation

CONTENTS

Orientation 2013

Pre-Orientation Requirements

New Student Tips

Contact Us

There will be many people on campus at Orientation to answer questions you may have.

If you need to ask about something prior to your Orientation day, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of New Student and Parent Programs.

Telephone:
(619) 594-1509

Office location:
Student Services West, room 1602

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday,
8am-4:30pm

E-mail:
orientation@mail.sdsu.edu

Web:
www.sa.sdsu.edu/nspp

Mailing address:
New Student and Parent Programs
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7441

Freshman Orientation (July/August 2013)

All First-Time Freshmen are expected to attend New Student Orientation.

Here’s why you must attend:

photo: orientation leader assisting two students
  • Register for classes at orientation
  • 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 in groups 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!

Students in line at orientation event. First-time Freshmen who attend New Student Orientation will:

  • Register for classes at orientation
  • Receive a personalized academic information packet

Orientation focuses on academic planning and prepares you to register for classes.

Orientation also includes:

Student and parent pose with new SDSU backpack

  • New Student and Family Convocation
    Saturday, August 24, 2013
    A ceremony to officially welcome all new students and their families to the SDSU community. All new students are expected to attend and are encouraged to bring their parents with them.

  • Welcome Week (for students only)
    Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 31, 2013
    A series of programs and activities to welcome students to campus life.

There are a limited number of spaces at each orientation program, so sign up beginning May 16, 2013 at 10 am (PST).

Do not make travel arrangements before you have made a reservation for New Student Orientation.

*In order to register for classes, you MUST complete the following steps:

  1. Pay the full amout of your course registration fees two weeks prior to attending orientation in order to have your fees processed on time. If you pay online, your fees will be processed by the next business day. You MUST pay your fees on time or you will not be able to register for classes at orientation.
    (See the fee schedules)
  2. You MUST clear any holds indicated on the "My Registration" page located in your SDSU WebPortal. It can take up to 48 hours to clear some holds. Please plan accordingly or you will not be able to register for classes at orientation.

( NOTE: Information is Subject to Change)