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Dates and Fees
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Upcoming Orientation Sessions
Freshman, Transfer/Nontraditional, and Catch-All sessions are HYBRID. For both HYBRID and 100% ONLINE Orientation, students will receive a confirmation message within 24 hours of registration that contains links to the Online Orientation modules and completion quiz. Hybrid confirmations will also contain on-campus event details.
Select an Orientation date designated for your student type:
- Freshman
- Students with fewer than 30 credits who graduated high school within the past 4 years
- Transfer/Nontraditional
- Students with 30 or more credits
- Students who graduated high school 5+ years ago
- Catch-All - All Student Types
- Freshmen and transfer/nontraditional students may register.
- Online
- Open to students enrolled in fully online programs only.
- Not sure of your student type or program type? Learn how to check your Student Profile in the DUCK.
Freshman Orientation Sessions
Orientation Session Date/Time | Registration Link | Pre-Registration Deadline |
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Saturday, July 20: 2:30PM - 7:30PM Check-in: 2:30 - 3:15PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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July 15 |
Thursday, July 25: 7:30AM - 12:30PM Check-in: 7:30 - 8:15AM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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July 20 |
Transfer/Nontraditional Orientation Sessions
Orientation Session Date/Time | Registration Link | Pre-Registration Deadline |
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Thursday, July 11: 7:30AM - 12:30PM Check-in: 7:30 - 8:15AM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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July 6 |
Thursday, July 11: 2:30PM - 7:30PM Check-in: 2:30 - 3:15PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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July 6 |
Saturday, July 20: 7:30AM - 12:30PM Check-in: 7:30 - 8:15AM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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July 15 |
Thursday, Aug. 1: 7:30AM - 12:30PM Check-in: 7:30 - 8:15AM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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July 27 |
Thursday, Aug. 1: 2:30PM - 7:30PM Check-in: 2:30 - 3:15PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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July 27 |
Catch-All Orientation Sessions
Orientation Session Date/Time | Registration Link | Pre-Registration Deadline |
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Thursday, July 25: 2:30PM - 7:30PM Check-in: 2:30 - 3:15PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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July 20 |
Thursday, Aug. 8: 7:30AM - 12:30PM Check-in: 7:30 - 8:15AM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
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Aug. 3 |
Online Orientation
Orientation Session | Registration Link | Deadlines |
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Fall 2024 Online Orientation |
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Register by: Aug. 12 Complete by: Aug. 13 Fall 2024 classes start Aug. 10. Complete Online Orientation as soon as you register. Don't wait until the completion deadline!
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Students who have been invited to the 2024 Fall Bridge Program and submitted the Enrollment Contract may register for one of the following Orientation events:
Orientation Session Date/Time | Registration Link | Pre-Registration Deadline |
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Thursday, July 25: 7:30AM - 12:30PM |
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July 20 |
Thursday, Aug. 8: 7:30AM - 12:30PM |
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Aug. 3 |
Orientation is mandatory for all newly admitted degree-seeking undergrad students, including freshman, transfer, nontraditional, and online. Learn more about orientation requirements for your student type.
Orientation Fee
The orientation fee is one-time, not recurring.
Student Type | Student Cost* | Guest Fee |
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All New Degree-Seeking Freshman Students | $100.00 | $30.00 per guest, up to two guests allowed |
All New Degree-Seeking Transfer and Nontraditional Students | $100.00 | $30.00 per guest, one guest allowed |
Students in Fully Online Degree Programs | $100.00 | Not applicable |
Dual Enrollment, Non-Degree (Certificate, Transient, and Post-Baccalaureate), Readmit, and Graduate Students | Not required | Not applicable |
*Orientation fee is $100.00 for all student types effective Summer 2024. Register early! Space is limited and sessions fill on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All orientation fees are nonrefundable and have limited transferability. Orientation completion is valid for three semesters.