Schedule at a Glance
Plan to take advantage of the entire program from beginning to end. Students must attend the entire one-day program in order to register for classes on their orientation date. Check-in will begin promptly at 8 a.m., and the program will end at approximately 6 p.m. We will NOT take walk-ins. All participants must be registered to attend.
There is important information given to students and families throughout the program. It will greatly enhance your transition into the SDSU community.
Student Success Pathway Preference Form (Steps to Enroll)
All first-year students are placed in a student success pathway to connect you academically and socially to the campus community. Your student success pathway, which includes your first-year learning communities, pre-enrolled courses and your assigned Coordinated Care Advisor, is determined using the information provided on either the Residential or Commuter form listed in the Steps to Enroll (step 6). The completion of one of these forms is critical to your fall course registration and your experience at New Student Orientation. You must complete the form that is most applicable to you by May 1, 2023.
Immunization Requirement
SDSU requires that students are current for immunizations as a condition of enrollment. You are required to submit your immunizations and documentation no later than July 15, 2023 through HealtheConnect to avoid a registration hold. For information on what immunizations are required, visit Student Health Services' immunizations page.
Pre-Orientation (Before your orientation day)
- A robust set of pre-orientation modules specifically made for new students, which provide an overview of SDSU’s resources and services through text, photos and videos. The pre-orientation modules are intentionally created to assist in your transition to college, learn about resources and services and provide a foundation for your success at SDSU. In addition, mandatory training for all SDSU students is incorporated into the modules, therefore you’ll want to make sure you complete them by the deadline. Registration holds will be placed if these trainings are not completed.
- SDSUCard: To receive your SDSUcard you will need your student ID number and an acceptable form of identification. How to get your card step-by-step video
Student Orientation Program
(schedule subject to change)
- Check-in (8 a.m.)
- Welcome
- “Success at SDSU” workshop
- Advising, advising tools, General Education & graduation requirements overview
- Information fair
- Lunch with parents and guests (lunch provided for registered program participants)
- Small Group Session with an SDSU Ambassador
- Introduction to your college and assistant dean*
- Course registration and verification
- Optional campus tours
- Program ends at approximately 6 p.m.
*All colleges and majors will not be represented on all orientation dates. Be sure to sign up for a day your college and major are present. (Check the program dates.) Do not make travel arrangements before you have made a reservation.
First-Year International Students
If you have been admitted as a new first-year international student, your New Student Orientation will be divided into two parts. Part I of International New Student Orientation will be virtual on July 21, 2023, and part II will be in-person on August 17, 2023.
Parent and Family Orientation Program
Parent and Family Orientation runs concurrently with each New Student Orientation (schedule subject to change)
- Check-in (8 a.m.)
- Welcome
- Students and parents/families will separate into their respective orientation programs
- Parents as Partners in Student Success: Representatives from Residential Education, student wellness, faculty and current parents will be available to address your questions.
- Advising, advising tools and graduation requirements overview
- Information fair
- Lunch with students (lunch provided for registered program participants)
- College Session: assistant deans and staff members from your student’s college will meet with you
- Student perspective panel: current student leaders talk about life at SDSU
- “Preparing an SDSU Citizen” workshop
- Information session on paying fees, buying textbooks, housing, meal plans and more!
- Optional campus tours
- Program ends at approximately 6 p.m.
Note: All parents/guests are required to register to attend the Parent and Family Orientation program. We encourage no more than two parents/family members per student to register for summer 2023. Guests younger than 15 are not encouraged to attend.
Post-Orientation
After your orientation date, you will be expected to complete post-orientation requirements that will be available via 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 this spring.
