Orientation

No. 6-6.     Rev. 02-14-06       Date       

 

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

Orientation is designed to ease the transition of new students into the university community. This is a collaborative process which helps students understand what requirements are expected from them and what

services/resource are provided for them. Orientation aids students' efficiency in successfully attaining their desired outcomes.

Orientation Objectives:

A. To familiarize students with student services, student activities, and the ¶¶Òô³Ô¹Ï campus.

B. To inform students about the procedures for obtaining parking permits, Wildcards, and E-mail accounts, etc.

C. To help students connect to ¶¶Òô³Ô¹Ï and remain with the institution until graduation.

D. To provide an advisement component including information about:

1. Policies and procedures such as CR/NC and Auditing courses

2. Requirements for Associate and Bachelor degrees

3. Degree specifications (i.e. BS, BA, BFA, BM, & BIS)

4. General Education requirements

5. Assessment and placement of incoming students.

 II. POLICY

Orientation is strongly recommended for all new and transfer students entering ¶¶Òô³Ô¹Ï.

A. Orientation may be completed by any one of the following options:

1. Formal sessions offered at various times during the year to accommodate the varied student clientele of the University

2. First Year Experience (FYE) Introduction to the University course