Orientation
Orientation: Preparing You for Success
You already have a place at St. Cloud State. Orientation helps you build the confidence, connections and knowledge you need to make the most of it. Meet fellow incoming Huskies, learn from faculty and staff, explore the academic and campus resources available to you, and prepare for a successful first semester.
Two experiences. One prepared start
Advising & Registration
At your Advising & Registration day, you will:
- Build your class schedule
- Understand your academic direction
- Hold a place in the courses that begin your SCSU journey
Orientation
You're registered, now what? At your Orientation, you will:
- Bring your class schedule to life
- Meet fellow students
- Connect with faculty, support systems, and student life
- Learn how to navigate SCSU with confidence
What will I gain at orientation?
Get ready for college
Learn what to expect in your classes, how to read your schedule, and what you can do now to feel prepared for your first semester.
Get your Husky ID
Get your student ID and learn how you’ll use it around campus.
Understand your technology
Make sure you can log in to your student accounts, access D2L Brightspace, use your campus email, and know where to go for technology help.
Know where to get help
Learn where to go for academic support, tutoring, health and wellness resources, financial help, and other services you may need during the semester.
Get familiar with campus
Find your classrooms, learn where important campus offices are located, and get comfortable getting around campus.
Meet people and get involved
Meet other new Huskies and explore clubs, organizations, recreation, leadership opportunities, and other ways to get involved.
Prepare financially
Make sure you understand your bill, financial aid, payment options, and other important financial responsibilities before classes begin.
Know what to do next
Leave with a clear understanding of what you need to do before your first day of classes and where to go if you have questions.
