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First Year Student Orientation

All newly admitted First Year students must attend Orientation in order to register for courses prior to the first day of the admitted semester. Orientation for First Year students is a full-day experience where students:

   -Meet fellow new and current students
   -Explore the campus
   -Learn about CSUSM resources
   -Receive academic advising
   -Begin the course registration process

Orientation is designed to assist students in making a smooth and easy transition to CSUSM and welcome them into our campus community. Orientation sessions run June through August. Numerous sessions are offered in order to accommodate the busy schedules of incoming students and their families. Students need only attend one Orientation.

The cost to attend First Year Orientation is $90 per student. A limited number of sessions are available for students to bring Family members (up to 2). Sessions where guests are permitted will be indicated when dates are advertised. The cost per guest is $40. Click here to learn more about the Orientation fee. Students who choose not to attend Orientation will not have access to register for courses until the first day of the admitted semester. Review our Helpful Orientation Info to get many of your questions answered.