New Student Orientation
Freshman
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Orientation 2009
Pre-Orientation Requirements
New Student Tips
Schedule at a Glance
Plan to take advantage of the entire program from beginning to end.
There is so much important information given to students and parents throughout the program, you won’t want to miss a second of it! It will greatly enhance your transition into the SDSU community.
Student Program
New Student Orientation
(schedule subject to change)
- Check-In (8 am, Aztec Center)
- Welcome
- Students and parents will separate into their respective orientation programs
- General Education & Graduation Requirements overview
- Information Fair
- Lunch with parents (lunch is provided for program participants)
- “Living Well at SDSU” workshop
- Introduction to College Department & Major Requirements*
assistant deans and faculty will meet with you about the requirements for your college, department, and major - Course Scheduling & Registration Information
- Optional tours of campus and residence halls, Photo IDs (approximately 5 pm).
*All Colleges will not be represented all days. Be sure to sign up for a day your college is present. (Check the program dates.)
Parent Program
Parent Orientation runs concurrently with each New Student Orientation (schedule subject to change)
- Check-In (8 am)
- Welcome
- Students and parents will separate into their respective orientation programs
- Parent Welcome and Student Services Overview: Representatives from Residential Education, Counseling & Psychological Services, the faculty and current parents will be available to address your questions.
- Information Fair
- Lunch with students (lunch is provided for program participants)
- “Preparing an SDSU Citizen” workshop
- Graduation Requirements Overview
- Academic Information Session*: assistant deans and faculty members from your student’s college will meet with you.
- Student Perspective: current student leaders will meet with you to talk about life at SDSU.
- Information Session on paying fees at SDSU, meal plans and more!
- Optional campus and Residence Hall tours (approximately 5 pm).
*All Colleges will not be represented all days. Be sure to sign up for a day your student’s college is present. (Check the program dates.)