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