Orientation
New Student Orientation
Spring 2024 Online Orientation registration is open!
- Register for the event and pay the $45.00 Orientation fee
- Within 24 hours, open the confirmation email in your Clayton State email account
- Complete the Orientation modules and Completion Quiz linked in the confirmation email
- After submitting the quiz, your Orientation Hold will be removed within 24 hours
- How to Register
- Orientation Fee
- Register for Online Orientation
- Registration Troubleshooting & Assistance
- Frequently Asked Questions
We are excited you are starting your academic journey at Clayton State University! We're here to help you get better acquainted with our campus community and prepare for your first semester.
How to Register
Choose your New Student Orientation date from the list below and click "Register Here." Complete the event registration form and pay the event fee.
You will need your Laker ID (900XXXXXX) and student email address to register. Your student email address has been sent to your personal email account following your admission to Clayton State. If you need your Laker ID, text "ID" to 678-466-6038 from the mobile number on your application or look it up here.
Orientation registration and payments can be made online via credit/debit card. We cannot process registration or payment by phone or mail.
You should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of successful registration.
Registration must be completed and all fees must be paid by the deadline date for the designated session.
Orientation Fee
New Student Orientation is mandatory for all newly admitted degree-seeking students, including freshman, transfer, and nontraditional students. The fee is a one-time, not recurring.
Orientation fees* are as follows:
| Orientation Type | Student Cost | Guest 1** | Guest 2** |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus | $90.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Online | $45.00 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Non-Degree (Transient and Post-Baccalaureate) | Not required | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Register early! Space is limited for On-Campus Orientation and sessions fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students who cannot attend on campus (or prefer to attend online) may register for Online Orientation.
All orientation fees are nonrefundable.
Register for On-Campus Orientation
To register, select your student type and entry term, and then choose your New Student Orientation session. The event time for New Student Orientation is 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; however, students may finish earlier depending on advisement and class registration timing.
Not ready to begin classes? Consider updating your semester to a later term.
Spring 2024
Students admitted for Spring 2024 should register for Online Orientation. Your confirmation email (sent within 24 hours of successful registration) will provide more info about reviewing the modules and submitting the completion quiz.
The Bridge Program will return Summer 2024.
Not ready to begin classes? Consider updating your semester to a later term.
Spring 2024
Students admitted for Spring 2024 should register for Online Orientation. Your confirmation email (sent within 24 hours of successful registration) will provide more info about reviewing the modules and submitting the completion quiz.
What to Expect During On-Campus Orientation
At New Student Orientation, you will:
- Hear from current students and representatives from Financial Aid, Bursar (student accounts/billing), Student Life, Housing, and more
- Receive information regarding academic policies, procedures, and deadlines
- Get advising assistance
- Learn about multiple academic and campus life resources, programs, and services to aid your transition to Clayton State University
- Access the DUCK to complete course registration
- Feel welcomed into the university community
Register for Online Orientation
Spring 2024
Registration Deadline: January 8 @ 11:59 PM
Completion Deadline: January 11 @ 11:59 PM
Second Session is available for the Fall (starting in October) and Spring (starting in March) semesters.
Spring 2024
Registration Link Coming Soon
Registration Troubleshooting & Assistance
The lookup error occurs when the system cannot match your student account with the information entered on the Orientation registration form. Be sure you have typed your Laker ID and Loch ID correctly. Remove any extra spaces between characters or at the end of the text you entered. If you do not know your Laker ID or Loch ID, text ID to (678) 466-6038.
If you are having issues registering for an orientation session, make sure you have done the following:
- received an acceptance letter from Clayton State with an offer of admission for your intended term of entry
- correctly entered your Laker ID and Loch ID in the registration form. Text ID to (678) 466-6038 to retrieve your Laker ID and Loch ID if you need to check this information.
- used Firefox browser to register. (We recommend avoiding Safari and Chrome web browsers for registration.)
If you require additional registration assistance, feel free to contact our Orientation Student Helpdesk. We are happy to help.
To best assist you, please share the following details:
- your full name
- your Laker ID
- a description of the issue and the date you experienced it
- a screenshot of the webpage where you encountered the error
Access the Online Orientation modules here and then submit the completion quiz that was sent to your student email in the Online Orientation confirmation message.
If you registered for an in-person or online orientation session AND did not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, there may be an issue with your registration.
Contact our Orientation Student Helpdesk with the following details:
- your full name,
- your Laker ID, and
- the date you attempted registration
The following materials and information are optional but will also help us troubleshoot the issues you're experiencing:
- a description of the browser you used to register,
- any screenshots of the payment confirmation webpage, or
- any screenshots of the event registration confirmation webpage
Frequently Asked Questions
New Student Orientation is required for all new degree-seeking students, including freshman, transfer, and nontraditional students.
You have the option of completing an online session or attending an on-campus session.
Dual Enrollment students can find more info about orientation on their New Student Checklist.
In addition to helping you learn more about campus, Orientation is a critical first step to register for your first semester of classes. (If you do not attend/complete your orientation session, you cannot register for classes.)
Remember Orientation fees are non-refundable, so choose your session wisely. You may request to change your Orientation session as long as the requested session is for the same semester. If you are already registered and you would like to transfer your registration to a different session, fill out the Orientation Session Change Request Form.
If you cannot attend in-person, register for Online Orientation.
If you cannot attend any of the sessions for your term or complete your online orientation by the deadline, consider joining Clayton State at a later date. Use the Change of Semester form to update your term then return to this page to register for the next available orientation session.
If you are more than 30 minutes late or miss your scheduled orientation, fill out the Orientation Session Change Request Form to register for a later or online session.
For more information, please contact our Orientation Student Helpdesk.
New Student Orientation is a self-supported program; your registration fees cover the cost of program expenses, including but not limited to refreshments, printed materials, and supplies.
You can pay the Orientation fee online at the time of registration using a debit or credit card. We are unable to process registration or payment by phone or mail.
No, Freshman Orientation does not have an overnight requirement.
All on-campus sessions require:
- comfortable shoes
- an official picture ID
- your Laker ID number
- your Clayton State student email address
- any remaining and outstanding documents that you need to turn in to the Office of Admissions
Freshman students please check the Housing & Residence Life website for a checklist of items to bring for your move-in date.
Students are allowed to bring up to two guests. See the chart above for the guest fee breakdown.
Yes, all students attending Orientation will meet with an advisor.
Please visit Housing & Residence Life for specific details regarding freshman on-campus housing requirements or contact them at (678) 466-4665 or housing@clayton.edu.
Please contact the Testing Center at (678) 466-4495 or testingcenter@clayton.edu for information regarding the ACCUPLACER and other tests that may be required before
attending your orientation session.
If you live out-of-state and require placement testing, please contact the Testing
Office at (678) 466-4495 for additional testing option information prior to your scheduled
orientation date(s).
Yes, due to limited laptops on campus the registration of classes process can move more quickly if you have own device. Laptop policy.