NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Program Information

DESCRIPTION:

Summer Orientation (or Summer O) is designed specifically for you, the admitted first-time freshman, to prepare you for a successful transition to university life at SSU. There will be a variety of activities as well as opportunities to make new friends and connections to campus. Summer O provides individual attention, social interaction and information about University services and programs, expectations, graduation requirements, the General Education Program, and department requirements. You'll have an opportunity to meet with faculty and advisors, receive academic advising and complete the first step of your transition by registering for your fall semester classes.

MANDATORY:

Summer Orientation is mandatory for all First-Time Freshmen*. You will be required to stay overnight in the residence halls and must stay for the entire program in order to register for your fall semester classes.

*EOP students will participate in Summer Bridge and should contact the EOP Office. International students will participate in a seperate program hosted by the International Services Office.

DEADLINES:

  1. Sign up for the EPT/ELM by April 16, 2010 (unless you are exempt). For locations and more information regarding the CSU tests, click here.
  2. Pay your Enrollment Reservation Deposit (ERD) to Customer Service by April 30, 2010.
  3. Take the EPT/ELM no later than May 1, 2010. Have your scores sent to SSU.
  4. Sign up for an appropriate Summer O session by May 7, 2010. Please note that the campus is closed for a mandatory furlough day on May 7, 2010.

PRIORITY SESSIONS:

The first three Summer O sessions are priority sessions. These sessions are on June 17-18 for the School of Science and Technology and Undeclared; June 21-22 for the School of Business & Economics and Undeclared; and June 24-25 for the Schools of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Undeclared. This means that students who attend these sessions will have a greater percentage of classes open to them when they register for their fall semester classes. If you are able to attend one of these sessions, based on your admitted major, please sign up as early as possible to ensure your spot, as space in all sessions is limited. There are more sessions available other than priority sessions; click here to see all session dates.

COST:

  • Fee for students: approximately $234.00
  • Fee for parents/guardians: $110.00 each (limit 2 guests per student) Click here for more info

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

*Please note: Schedule is subject to change; student program runs concurrently with but separately from the parent program.

Day One-plan to arrive by noon; the program begins promptly at 1PM

  • Check in starting at 11 AM (see map for location)
  • Get your parking permit from the Check-in Team
  • Place your belongings in your assigned room
  • Attend pre-session workshops for Disability Services for Students, Intercollegiate Athletics, the campus Health Center, and students interested in careers in Education. Pre-session workshops begin at noon.
  • Welcome
  • Small group activities guided by your O Leader
  • Break-out sessions by School-Meet the Dean: learn about your school, and find out what it takes to succeed academically
  • Dinner
  • Student Life and Involvement
  • University Expectation
  • "Edutainment" - Seawolf Territory
  • Nite in the Rec

Day Two

  • Breakfast
  • Campus Services: Customer Services, Dining and Health & Safety
  • University Requirements & Academic Advising
  • Lunch
  • More Academic Advising & Course Selection
  • Registration for Classes
  • University Resource Fair

Plan to depart from SSU after 5PM; please make travel plans accordingly, as special accommodations will not be made for students to register for their courses early.

POLICIES


Changes to your Reservation:

Changes to your reservation will only be considered due to extenuating circumstances and only if there is space available. Please select your Orientation session carefully.

 

Cancellation/No-Show Policy:

Cancellation of your Orientation reservation must be received in writing to the Orientation office no later than May 27, 2010. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

Students who do not show up to their scheduled Orientation session without prior cancellation will not receive a refund and will not be able to transfer funds to another session. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

For more information regarding the cancellation and no-show policies, please contact the Orientation office.


Walk-On Policy:

NO WALK-ONS will be allowed to attend Orientation. If there are issues regarding sign-ups for Orientation, please contact the Orientation office. Otherwise, proceed with the regular sign-up process. There will not be extra space in any sessions to allow for students or guests to attend without signing up.