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Transfer Orientation


Reasons for participating Orientation

SFSU New Transfer Student Orientation is a must for your success. We want to welcome you, share our University, and give you an opportunity to learn the information needed to get you off to a good academic start. Transfers who pre-register for orientation, pay orientation fees and university fees 2 weeks prior to Orientation will receive an official evaluation of their transfer courses. In addition, transfers who attend will be allowed to register for a partial Fall 2008 schedule! Transfers who attend orientation will register before students who do not attend.

Therefore, we urge you to make every effort to attend this important event at San Francisco State. Transfer students who participate in an Orientation Program are better prepared, encounter fewer problems, and generally have a very positive feeling about their experiences at San Francisco State. Plan to join us!


Advising and Class Registration help at Orientation

You will get advising for Fall 2008. Orientation includes a in-depth workshop on graduation requirements for all students. Counselors will assist you with major course selection as well.

The two ways new students can best prepare for Orientation/ Class Registration are:

  • Bring unofficial transcripts of all previous college work.
  • Make sure all your OFFICIAL transcripts are on file at least 2 weeks in advance so that you may receive an early transfer evaluation of your coursework. Check www.sfsu.edu/admit for admissions and transcript status.

 

Orientation dates for Fall 2008

The Fall 2008 ON CAMPUS orientations for transfers will occur on the following dates - you will choose one. Plan to stay the entire time. You will register for classses during the afternoon session, but only if you attend the morning workshop, so come EARLY! Family members are invited for our Saturday dates only.

See our Conference Services information below for options for staying on campus during Orientation.

Note: some of the following Fall 2008 Orientation sessions are College based. See our majors page to see which College your major is under.

  • Thursday, July 3rd, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - College of Behavioral & Social Sciece
  • Monday, July 7th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - College of Health & Human Services, College of Science & Engineering
  • Tuesday, July 8th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - College of Business
  • Wednesday, July 9th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - College of Creative Arts
  • Friday, July 11th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday, July 12th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Guests invited
  • Monday, July 14th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - College of Business and Liberal Studies majors
  • Tuesday, July 15th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - All majors plus Liberal Studies
  • Wednesday, July 16th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday, July 19th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Guests invited
  • Monday, July 21st, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm

Remember, in order to register for your classes, you must also meet your immunizations requirements before you can register.

Registration for one of these dates begins on April 1st, 2008!


Southern California Orientations

For those that cannont make it to an on-campus Orientation session, we offer a convenient, Southern California session at the Holiday Inn - Buena Park, CA (website) This session is comparable to our on-campus program since we bring dozens of staff, equipment and materials to provide a complete program! (The only thing missing is a campus tour, obviously!)

  • Wedensday, June 11th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Guests invited

Registration for this date begins on April 1st, 2008!


International Student Orientation

If you are an international student currently OUT of the USA, there will be a program, jointly offered with Office of International Programs in August 2008. Please read the following - these are things you should do BEFORE coming to Orientation!

  • Register for Orientation - doing so EARLY gives us time to prepare for your attendance
  • PAY your $15 fee - space is limited, but you CAN pay in-person upon arrival
  • Send us ALL of your transcripts (translated) early - we can generate evaluations before you come
  • Sign up for the ELM & EPT tests - Also ESLPT if your primary language is NOT English

Click HERE to register for the International Orientation on August 20th!


Register classes for Fall 2008

Transfers register for classes on their Orientation date. We will show you how. You will register for classes during the afternoon session, but only if you attended the morning workshop,


Fees for Orientation

Orientation fees will be $35 per student and $25 per guest, or $75 for each attendee for our So. Cal sessions. The fees include your Orientation materials, Class Schedule booklet and a meal. See more information regarding Orientation fees and University fees (Tuition).
NOTE: An $8 meal charge will be apply if you do not cancel 3 days in advance.


Register for Orientation

Note: You must file your Intent to Register before you can sign up for Orientation. Starting April 1st, 2008 you may do both. After filing Intent, you may view your orientation confirmation at http://www.sfsu.edu/online/orient.htm


On-Campus Accommodations During Orientation

As a prospective student and guest(s) participating in the SF State New Student Orientation, we welcome you to stay overnight in our housing community.

Rates and dates available are as follows:

Science Technology Theme Community (STTC):
$84.00 per room, per night (maximum of 2 people per unit)

This room is double occupancy with a private bathroom. Each room is fully furnished with a bed, chair, closet space, and desk for each resident. Broadband Ethernet connections for guests are available. Room sizes vary, but a typical room is approximately 250 square feet.


This facility is available from Monday, June 2 – Tuesday, July 21, 2008.


Breakfast is available in our City Eats Dining Center from 7:00am – 9:00am for and additional cost of $7.25.


As there are a limited number of rooms available reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis.


ROOM RESERVATIONS ONLY (not for Orientation registration)
please call: (415) 405–4459 or go to:
www.sfsu.edu/~meetings/reservationorientation.htm
and fill out a reservation request form.


Once submitted, a reservation will be confirmed within 48 hours.

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