First-Year Student Orientation

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Spring Semester On-Campus First-Year Students

First-year students who will complete their degrees on-campus or through a combination of on-campus and online classes are required to attend on-campus orientation on January 11.
Spring Semester Online First-Year Students

First-year students who will complete their entire degree online are required to attend either a 90-minute virtual panel or an on-campus Orientation.

On-Campus Orientation

Orientation will help prepare you for your first semester at NDSU! Through interactive and informational sessions, you will make connections, learn about campus resources and support, and gain insight into student life and expectations.

Guests and family members are invited to Orientation! Students and guests will start and end the day together while the middle of the day has separate programming designed for each group. Please see the schedules below for details.

We will be walking to different parts of campus totalling approximately one mile throughout the day, so please wear comfortable shoes. If there are concerns about mobility, please include it in your reservation or contact us at 701-231-8379.

Please note: Students are expected to attend all sessions and the schedule cannot be individualized.

Student Schedule

Time	Orientation Activity
8:15 a.m.	Check-In & Resource Fair
9:00 a.m.	Welcome
9:15 a.m.	Creating Connections
10:20 a.m.	On-Campus Living and Dining OR Commuter Student Experiences
11:15 a.m.	Lunch at a Dining Center
12:20 p.m.	Your NDSU Experience
1:05 p.m.	Technology at NDSU
1:30 p.m.	Paying for College
2:00 p.m.	Afternoon Tasks (complete at your own pace)
	Get Your NDSU Card
	Finger scan for entrance to dining halls
	Class Registration (for those not yet registered)
	Financial Aid Consultations (optional)
	Military and Veterans Certification Consultations (optional)
	Sign up for employment with NDSU Dining (optional)
	Set up a U.S. Bank Account (optional)
	Campus Tour (optional)
	Visit the NDSU Bookstore, IT Service Center, and One Stop (optional)

Guest Schedule

Time	Orientation Activity
8:15 a.m.	Check-In & Resource Fair
9:00 a.m.	Welcome (with students)
9:15 a.m.	Morning presentations: The Transition to NDSU Student Connections and Belonging Academic Advising and Career Development Student Well-Being On-Campus Living Experiences OR Commuter Student Experiences
12:20 p.m.	Lunch at a Dining Center
1:30 p.m.	Paying for College (with students)
2:00 p.m.	Additional Activities (complete with your student)
	Financial Aid Consultations (optional)
	Military and Veterans Certification Consultations (optional)
	Set up a U.S. Bank Account (optional)
	Campus Tour (optional)
	Visit the NDSU Bookstore, IT Service Center, and One Stop (optional)

New Student Virtual Panel

The New Student Virtual Panel is an option for students who will complete their entire degrees online as well as transfer students. During this virtual panel, staff from a variety of departments will answer the most frequently asked questions of new students. You'll gain insights into campus resources, policies, and how to make a positive transition during your first semester at NDSU. You'll also have an opportunity to ask your own questions.

The virtual panel will utilize the Zoom webinar platform.

Topics covered include:

Technology accounts and tools
Transfer credit process and Transfer Credit Reports
Degree requirements
Academic advising
Course materials
Online classes, resources, and tips for success
Paying for college, including cost of attendance, financial aid, scholarships, payment and more
ID cards and parking permits
Student engagement

A Zoom link will be emailed to those with reservations several days prior to the virtual panel.