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 so much important information given to students throughout the program. It will greatly enhance your transition into the SDSU community.

Immunization Requirement (Steps to Enroll)

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 Spring 2023 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 (on days with parent/guest programs, students and parents/guests will separate in to their respective orientation programs after the welcome)
  • Advising, general education and graduation requirements overview
  • “Success at SDSU” workshop
  • Information fair
  • Lunch (provided for registered program participants)
  • Introduction to college, department and major requirements
  • Course registration
  • 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.

International Transfer Students

International transfer students are expected to attend New Student Orientation and should sign up to attend the domestic transfer orientation.

Parent and Family Orientation Program

Parent and Family Orientation runs concurrently with New Student Orientation. Parent and Family Orientation will be available on specific dates only.
(schedule subject to change)

  • Check-in (8 a.m.)
  • Welcome (students and parents/guests will separate into their respective orientation programs after the welcome)
  • Parent and Family Welcome and student services overview: Representatives from student wellness, the faculty and current parents will be available to address your questions.
  • Information fair
  • Lunch with students (lunch is provided for registered program participants)
  • Student perspective: Current student leaders will meet with you to talk about life at SDSU.
  • “Preparing an SDSU Citizen” workshop
  • Academic information session
  • Advising and graduation requirements overview
  • Program ends at approximately 6 pm

**All colleges and majors will not be represented each day. Be sure to sign up for a day your student's major is present. (Check the program dates.)

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.