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Highlander Orientation

Orientation Registration Closed for 2025

New Student Orientation

  • First-Year Students: There are 11 in-person orientation sessions and 3 virtual orientation sessions offered throughout July and August to choose from.**
  • Transfer Students: There are 2 in-person orientation sessions and 1 virtual orientation session offered in August to choose from and 4 virtual half day advising appointments offered the first week of September. 

**First-Year & TR students will sign up for a separate academic advising and course registration appointment (held virtually)

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Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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