New Student Orientation
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Important Dates for New Students
Dates are subject to change—always check this page (and your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ email) for the latest!
JUNE
Pre-Orientation Webinar: Academic Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EDT)
Choose options for your First Year Writing Seminar and take your placement surveys (June 11–21)
📝 Placement surveys open (12:00pm EDT)
Pre-Orientation Webinar: Orientation Trips Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EDT)
Pre-Orientation Webinar: International Students, Welcome and Discussions
(8:30am – 9:30am EDT)
Pre-Orientation Webinar: Transfer Student Advising Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EDT)
Pre-Orientation Webinar: Health, Counseling, & Accessibility Preview (7:30pm – 8:30pm EDT)
JULY
First Year Writing Seminar Assignments and placement survey results available in Polaris
Optional drop-in placement Zoom sessions hosted by some departments and programs (July 17–22)
Select options for your remaining three courses (July 17–31)
AUGUST
Pre-Orientation Webinar: New Student & Family Welcome
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EDT)
📋 Enrollment Forms Open: Fill yours out here!
Provisional course schedules available in Polaris. Order your textbooks here!
📋 Enrollment Forms Close at 5:00 p.m. Fill yours out here!
New International Student Orientation Begins (F-1 and J-1 visa holders only) (5:00pm EDT)
New Student Arrival Day
Orientation Trips Begin
Orientation Trips Conclude
SEPTEMBER
New Student Orientation Concludes, Convocation Ceremony
First Day of Fall Semester Classes