Dates and Fees
Quicklinks:
- Orientation Dates & Registration
- Important Reminder
- Orientation Fees
- How to Complete Hybrid Orientation
- How to Complete Online Orientation
Upcoming Orientation Sessions
****Registration opens March 2025.****
Catch-All sessions are HYBRID. For both HYBRID and 100% ONLINE Orientation, students will receive a confirmation message within 24 hours of registration with links to the Online Orientation modules, completion quiz, and for hybrid sessions, on-campus event details.
Select an Orientation date designated for your student type:
- Catch-All: Open to all student types.
- Online: For students in fully online programs only.
Not sure of your student type or program type? Find out here and get ready to become a Laker!
Catch-All Orientation Sessions
HYBRID
| Orientation Session Date/Time | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 22: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: University Center Parking: Lots C & D |
April 17 | Register Now |
| Thursday, May 13: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
May 8 | Register Now |
Online Orientation Sessions
100% ONLINE
| Event Deadline | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Self-paced, ongoing. Completion deadline: May 30 |
May 29 | Register Now |
****Registration opens soon****
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 with links to the Online Orientation modules, completion quiz, and for hybrid sessions, on-campus event details.
Select an Orientation date designated for your student type:
- Freshman: Fewer than 30 credits, graduated high school within the past 4 years.
- Transfer/Nontraditional: 30 + credits or graduated high school 5+ years ago.
- Catch-All: Open to all student types.
- Online: For students in fully online programs only.
Not sure of your student type or program type? Find out here and get ready to become a Laker!
Freshman Orientation Sessions
HYBRID
| Orientation Session Date/Time | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 21: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
June 16 |
Coming soon! |
| Thursday, July 17: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
July 12 |
Coming soon! |
| Tuesday, July 29: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
July 24 |
Coming soon! |
Transfer/Nontraditional Orientation Sessions
HYBRID
| Orientation Session Date/Time | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday June 12: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: University Center Parking: Lots C & D |
June 7 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday, July 12: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: University Center Parking: Lots C & D |
July 7 |
Coming soon! |
Catch-All Orientation Sessions
HYBRID
| Orientation Session Date/Time | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 2: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
July 28 |
Coming soon! |
| Wednesday, August 6: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
August 1 |
Coming soon! |
Online Orientation Sessions
100% ONLINE
| Event Deadline | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Self-paced, ongoing. Completion deadline: August 12 |
August 11 |
Coming soon! |
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 a one-time, nonrecurring charge.
| Student Type | Student Cost* | Guest Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- The mandatory orientation fee is $100 for all student types, effective Summer 2024, and is due when you submit the completion quiz included in your confirmation.
- Bringing guests is optional but encouraged. Guest fees for hybrid registrants are due upon registration.
- Register early! Space is limited and sessions fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Secure your spot today!
All orientation fees are nonrefundable and have limited transferability. Orientation completion is valid for three semesters.