Students will need their SDSUid (@sdsu.edu student email, not their personal email) and password to log in and complete the reservation.

General Dates

• Thursday, May 8 at 10 a.m. PST | NSO Reservation system opens
• Wednesday, June 4 at 11:59 p.m. PST | Late fee for NSO begins
• Wednesday, June 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST  | Deadline to register for NSO
• Day before your NSO date at 7:59 p.m. PST | Deadline to complete pre-orientation modules
• Monday, August 18 at 7:59 p.m. PST | Deadline to complete Post-Orientation Canvas modules

NSO Dates

The in-person component of NSO is a one-day program. Dates for first-year students are offered in July. Not all colleges/majors are represented on each day. A list of NSO dates by major and college will be available later this spring.

All dates are subject to change. Some of the listed dates may be full at the time of making the NSO reservation. Once in the reservation system, the student will be able to choose from ONLY the dates still available for their admitted major/college. If no dates are available to choose from, please contact us at [email protected]

Advantages of Attending NSO

• Register for classes and/or finalize your course schedule.
• Learn about your general education (GE), major and graduation requirements.
• Engage in essential academic planning.
• Learn to use SDSU’s registration system and other my.SDSU services.
• Meet with staff, advisors, and trained SDSU student Ambassadors.
• Learn what it means to be a responsible member of the SDSU community.
• Embrace SDSU’s values and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Start making SDSU your new home by meeting other new students and making friends.

* All new students that do not attend NSO will have to complete mandatory university trainings at a later date which may cause registration delays in future semesters. Although NSO is not required, it is highly encouraged.

Parents and Family Supporters

Parent and Family supporters are strongly encouraged to attend Parent and Family Orientation (PFO), which runs concurrently with NSO. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about SDSU and become a member of our Aztec Parents Association. Your student will have the opportunity to register any parents and family supporters when they register for NSO.

We highly encourage all students, parents and family supporters to join us at NSO.

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Please review this section in its entirety to ensure you understand the pre-orientation requirements prior to attending New Student Orientation (NSO).

Modules

Once you make your NSO reservation, you will be ready to begin the online pre-orientation modules for SDSU. They were created to prepare you for NSO, and to provide you with an introduction and overview of your new home. You’ll learn about campus resources and build a strong foundation for your success at NSO and beyond. Mandatory training for all SDSU students is incorporated into the modules. Registration holds will be placed if these trainings are not completed.

You will receive an email inviting you to complete the online pre-orientation modules when you make your NSO reservation. Please log in and complete the modules with your SDSUid and password. It is imperative that you complete the pre-orientation modules the day before your NSO date at 7:59 p.m. PST.

Tips

• Total time to complete the pre-orientation modules is approximately 45-60 minutes.
• You must complete each section to move onto the next section.

Students should plan to complete the pre-orientation modules in one sitting. Logging in and out of the system may cause issues.

Complete the Steps to Enroll 

The new student must complete the steps to enroll before attending NSO.

SDSU’s Steps to Enroll page for first-year students

SDSUCard

To receive your SDSU ID card on your Orientation date you will need to complete the steps below by Sunday, June 15.  You will need your student REDID number (nine-digit number) and a government issued form of identification.

1. Create an account on the GET mobile app using your SDSUid email address.
2. If you have a preferred first name, please use that to create your account.
3. Upload a photo and valid U.S. Government issued ID on the GET mobile app.

Check out the video on How to Get Your Card Step-by-Step.

Parents and Family Supporters

Please review your steps on the Parent and Family Supporter Orientation page.

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Make sure you’ve read through the pre-orientation section before moving onto this section.

• If you need to make travel accommodations, special discounts can be found on the Bartell Hotels and SDSU page. Bartell Hotels offers eight unique hotels and you are encouraged to make reservations early. Ask for the “SDSU Friends and Family Rate.”

Dates

Please refer to the About section for dates. If no dates are available to choose from, please contact us at [email protected]

Schedule

All sessions will be on-campus. The in-person component of orientation is a one-day event. Plan to be on-campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Electronic Devices

New students are expected to bring an electronic device such as a tablet, iPad or laptop (not including smart phones) with them on their NSO day. Throughout the day, they will use their device to access various advising tools such as their degree evaluation, MyMap, SDSU Navigate and the University Catalog.

What to Bring

• Bring valid picture identification, such as a U.S. driver’s license/REAL ID, U.S. ID card, passport or military ID.
• Wear casual clothing (i.e. a light jacket, hat/sunglasses and comfortable shoes for walking around campus).
• Bring an electronic device like an iPad, tablet, or laptop. Mobile devices are not recommended as they do not support the full experience.
• Optional: Bring snacks, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen and money if you plan to shop at the SDSU Bookstore. Lunch is provided for confirmed students and paid guest(s).

Transportation and Parking

We encourage use of the MTS trolley or bus to reach SDSU. SDSU is conveniently located on the MTS Green Line trolley and many MTS stations offer free parking. Google Maps and the Transit App provide directions to SDSU Station via transit. The Green Line Guide is designed to help you navigate public transportation to and from SDSU with ease. Carpooling is strongly encouraged for those that drive as campus parking is limited. 

If you choose to drive, a paid valid parking permit is required on campus at all times. A validated 1-day (6 a.m.-8 p.m.) parking permit for P3 will be available for purchase through the “Know before you go” email. The digital permit will be valid during the NSO date only and cannot be switched. 

A valid parking permit is required on campus at all times. Regulations are enforced at all times. Do not park outside P3 or in any reserved, faculty-staff, or other specially marked space. Failure to obtain a valid parking permit may result in a citation. 

To pay for additional parking, visitors are encouraged to use the PayByPhone app or a pay station. For more information about parking and transportation options, visit the Parking and Transportation website.

Tips

• Get a good night’s rest and eat breakfast before arriving.
• Attend the full program (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
• Know your RedID number (9 digit number that starts with “1” or “8”).
• Know your SDSUid (@sdsu.edu student email) and password.

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After your orientation date, you will be expected to complete the post-orientation requirements located in Canvas. The Canvas modules that you must complete will include Canvas 101, Aztec Culture Education, and Opioid Training and Education. More information on the modules and how to access them will be available later. Post-orientation modules will be due on Monday, August 18, at 7:59 p.m. PST

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• Activate your SDSUid. As an admitted student, you will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions on how to activate your SDSUid account. Complete the steps in the email to activate your account. You will use your SDSUid and password to log in to the New Student Orientation reservation system.
• SDSUid account is required. You must have your SDSUid account set up to receive the confirmation email BEFORE you make your reservation. For instructions to set up your SDSUid account, please visit the: Google G Suite for Students page.
• Have a credit card ready. The Parent & Family Programs fee is due upon completion of your registration. MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted. The First Year Experience Fee ($337) will be billed on August 5 in your my.SDSU account.
• Know your major. Your reservation will be associated with the major in which you were admitted to the university. You cannot change your major prior to attending New Student Orientation.
• Have your guest(s) contact information ready. If your parents and/or family supporters will be attending Parent and Family Orientation which runs concurrently with NSO, please enter the number of parents and family members under "guests" and fill in their names for their pre-printed name tags.
  
  • Ensure your parents and family supporter’s contact information is accurate, because we use this information to sign them up for our Aztec Parents Association. 
• Confirm your registration before you make travel arrangements.

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• Your orientation confirmation will be emailed to you. This contains valuable information, so please read it in its entirety. 
• Your enrollment appointment in my.SDSU will not change to your orientation date until you check in for orientation and have attended the full in-person program.

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View First Year Experience Fee and the Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions.

Payment Options

Payment options for the Parent and Family Programs Fee (the FYE student fee will be billed separately):

• Credit Card: As part of the online reservation process, payment may be made by credit card. MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted.

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