Transfer Student Orientation Tentative Schedule

9:00am - Check-In

9:15am - University Welcome
An on going goal of New Student Orientation is to convey the mission of Cal State Northridge and a general introduction to campus so New students will express initial awareness of the university mission and values and begin to recognize how they correlate with their educational goals.

9:30am - Campus Resources & Student Services
A presentation that will introduce CSUN's key resources and service areas providing information regarding student resources in the areas of Library, Learning Resource Center, Klotz Student Health Center, Career Center, Counseling Services, Public Safety, Parking Services, and Financial Aid. New students will express familiarity with key campus services and resources that are available to them, be able to identify resource areas and state services available within these areas.

10:15am - Financial Aid
A workshop designed to provide new students with information on how to finance their education and provide them with information regarding loans, scholarships, financial aid, and grants available as well as answer any related questions.

10:30am - Steps To Success at CSUN
A staff member from a college advising center will introduce new students to the college structure ( contacts, resources and who to know); will provide basic information on the University Catalog, Schedule of Classes, portal, DPR, Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam and general information on important forms and deadlines and taking control of one's own education.

11:30am - Career Center
Career Center staff will present an engaging PowerPoint presentation on internship possibilities, maximizing coursework to suit end goals and how to plan for the future desired.

12:30pm - Service Fair (Service Fair only available on Wednesday)
Campus service area and college representatives will be available so that new students can meet staff members and receive more information about each service/college.

1:30pm - Campus Tour & Bookstore Tour (OPTIONAL)
Orientation leaders will conduct a tour of major campus facilities with a special focus on buildings that contain major services for students such as the Student Services Building and the Klotz Student Health Center.

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