Freshman Orientation (July/August 2013)
All First-Time Freshmen are expected to attend New Student Orientation.
Here’s why you must attend:

- 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!
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:

- 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:
- 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) - 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)






