St. Cloud State University

Join us for New Student Orientation!

What is New Student Orientation?

New Student Orientation is a three-day on-campus experience prior to the start of fall semester, for all new first-year students. New Student Orientation begins Sunday, September 2. The first day of classes is Wednesday, September 5.

What Will Happen During New Student Orientation?

New Student Orientation is a wonderful opportunity for you to become familiar with all that SCSU has to offer.  It’s a time to make new friends, meet SCSU faculty and staff members, and get acclimated to your new community.

Our orientation program will provide you with the information and knowledge you need to be successful in your first year at SCSU.  New Student Orientation is our way of acquainting you with YOUR University.

If you have questions about New Student Orientation, please contact Student Life and Development at (320) 308-3111.

*The following is an abbreviated version of the New Student Orientation Schedule.  Don’t forget to check-in at the Orientation Welcome Booth just outside of Garvey Commons between 1 – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 2.  You will receive your specific orientation schedule and orientation group assignment when you arrive.

Sunday, September 2, 2007:

8 AM - 4 PM First Year On-Campus Students Move in to the Residence Halls
On-campus students click here for specific move-in information:  http://www.stcloudstate.edu/reslife/documents/EagleNewStudents-07_000.pdf

1 PM – 5:30 PM  Orientation Check-in at Garvey Commons:

• When you check in you will receive your orientation packet and schedule

1:00– 5:30 PM Dining Showcase in Garvey Commons for new students and families

• When you’re finished moving in, come over and enjoy a meal in the newly remodeled Garvey Commons. 
• SCSU Faculty and Staff members will be available in Garvey to meet you and your family and answer your questions.

6 PM    Residence Hall Floor Meetings for On-Campus Students:

• Attend your first floor meeting and get to know your fellow community members and your Community Advisor(s).

      Off-Campus Students meet with your Orientation Leader:

• When you check-in at the orientation schedule, you’ll get information regarding where to meet your Orientation Leader and fellow group members.  You’ll walk with your group to the Husky Stadium for the Opening Ceremony for New Student Orientation.

7:00 PM  Opening Ceremony for New Student Orientation—Husky Stadium(*rainsite: Hockey Center)

9:30 PM Evening Social Activities

• Please consult your orientation schedule for the list of free activities available on campus to help welcome you to SCSU.

Monday, September 3 – Tuesday, September 4:

Your orientation leader will guide you and your orientation group through the New Student Orientation programs and events scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.  You will receive a complete schedule for your specific orientation group when you arrive to campus on Sunday, September 2.

During New Student Orientation, you’ll have the opportunity to attend a variety of informational and fun programs including:

Informational sessions presented by SCSU faculty and staff such as:
From the Professor’s Perspective:  This session, presented by SCSU professors, will provide you with information about what a professor’s job is and what they expect from you.  Discussion topics include:  what a syllabus is, what office hours are and some of the major differences between high school and college.

Workshops presented by nationally recognized speakers such as Michael Miller:
Get What You Want from Life:  Michael Miller boldly shares the most effective ways to get what you want.  This session asks the important questions and motivates you to find the answers.

Concerts and Musical events such as:
The Johnny Holm Band appearing on the Atwood Mall, Monday, September 3 at 9:00 p.m. 

Social and recreational programs such as:
Canoe trips on the Mississippi River, an ice cream social, a live comedian and much, much more!

We look forward to seeing you there!