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 degree-seeking Freshman, Transfer, and Nontraditional students.
- Online: Open to Transfer students, Nontraditional students, and students in fully online bachelor degree programs.
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, 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 April ****
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 degree-seeking Freshman, Transfer, and Non traditional students.
- Online: Open to Transfer students, Nontraditional students, and students in fully online bachelor degree programs.
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 | |
| Thursday, July 17: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
July 12 | |
| Tuesday, July 29: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
July 24 |
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 | |
| Saturday, July 12: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: University Center Parking: Lots C & D |
July 7 |
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 | |
| Wednesday, August 6: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Student Activities Center Parking: Lots K & L |
August 1 |
Online Orientation Sessions
100% ONLINE
| Event Deadline | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Self-paced, ongoing. Completion deadline: August 12 |
August 11 |
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 newly admitted, degree-seeking freshman, transfer, and nontraditional students, effective Summer 2024.
- 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.
Important Reminder - Eligibility
The following student types are NOT eligible to register for Orientation:
- Dual Enrollment Students (learn more about Dual Enrollment Orientation)
- Readmitted Students
- Transient Students
- Students in Certificate Programs
- Graduate Students (learn more about Graduate Orientation)
- Applicants who have not been admitted
For a full list of orientation policies, view this page.