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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 Spring 2009 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 Spring 2009. 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 Spring 2009

The Spring 2009 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 portion, but only if you attend the morning workshop, so be ON TIME! The Family Members Program are offered for our Saturday dates only. (*see below)

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

 

  • Saturday, Nov 22nd, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm *Family Members Program
  • Friday, Dec 5th, check in 4:15 pm - program: 5 pm to 9:00 pm - EVENING
  • Saturday, Dec 6th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm *Family Members Program
  • Saturday, Dec 13th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm *Family Members Program
  • Saturday, Dec 20th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm *Family Members Program

Remember, in order to register for your classes, you must also submit your proof of immunizations before you can register.

Registration for one of these dates begins on Nov 3rd - 21st, 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 January 2009. 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 $35 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 after December!


Register for classes for Spring 2009

Transfers register for classes on their Orientation date. We will show you how. You will register for classes during the afternoon portion, but only if you attended the morning workshop. Therefore, plan to stay all day.


Fees for Orientation

Orientation fees will be $35 per student and $25 per guest. 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 rescheduling charge will be applied if you do not cancel your Orientation prior to 3 days in advance!


Register for Orientation

Note: You must file your Intent to Register before you can sign up for Orientation. Starting Nov 3rd, 2008 you may do both. After filing Intent, you may view your orientation confirmation at http://www.sfsu.edu/online/orient.htm


Off-Campus Accommodations During Orientation

We do not have on-campus accommodations available for our winter Orientations since our current students are in residence at that time. We do have off-campus short-term stay options close to campus.


Off-Campus Hotels/Motels (not for Orientation registration)
please call click below;
http://www.sfsu.edu/~housing/offcampus/shortterm.html

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