Orientation

The purpose of orientation is to provide students with the information they need to successfully begin their college studies. It is part of the admissions process that is completed after you have been accepted to the College and have completed entry placement testing (if required).

A few of the topics presented are listed below:

• Important College policies and procedures
• Overview of the College catalog
• Overview of the class schedule
• Registration process

As a part of orientation you will also sit down for a few minutes with a counselor or advisor who will advise you concerning courses for your first term. He or she will also recommend that you make a formal appointment at a later date, to cover your course requirements in more detail and to talk about your career plans.

New students have different ways to complete their orientation, options which may vary as to their availability at different campuses:

• Online Orientation — an orientation as close as your computer.
• Video Orientation — a self-paced method that involves viewing a video and reviewing various orientation materials.
• Small Group Orientation — a scheduled meeting with a counselor or advisor and 8-10 other new students.
• Large Group Orientation — a scheduled presentation for a group of about 40 students at a time.

After you complete any testing required, you will be given a choice of the method you prefer and more information about the orientation process. If you have any questions about this process, call the counseling and advising office.