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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 2009 schedule! Transfers who attend orientation will register before other transfer 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 receive advising and assistance in preparing your schedule for Fall 2009. Orientation includes a in-depth workshop on graduation requirements for all students. Counselors will assist you with major course selection as well.

Only transfers who have attended and completed orientation will be allowed to register early for Fall classes (during Early Priority Registration - EPR). To be able to register for classes on your Early Priority Registration date, you must do the following:

  1. Pay your University fees (tuition). We recommend you make this payment at least one week prior to your Orientation date. For payment amount and options, please see: http://www.sfsu.edu/~advising/fees.htm
    Note: If you have a financial aid deferrment, you will not need to pay university fees before Orientation.
  2. Have proof of immunizations on file. You may also bring immunization records to Orientation. For information about immunizations, see: http://www.sfsu.edu/~shs/Immunizations/Required_Imm.html
  3. Have official transcripts on file with SF State Admissions at least 2 weeks in advance so that you may receive an early transfer evaluation of your coursework. To check transcript status, see: http://www.sfsu.edu/admit

Transfer students that attend and complete the Orientation process will register for a partial schedule on the day of their Orientation session!

Orientation dates for Fall 2009

The Fall 2009 ON CAMPUS orientations for transfers will occur on the following dates - you will choose one. Plan to stay the entire time. The Family Members Program is offered on our Saturday dates only. (*see below)
See our Conference Services information below for options for staying on campus during Orientation.

  • Thursday, July 2nd, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - All majors This date is full!
Monday, July 6th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Behavioral & Social Science majors ONLY! What are these majors? This date is full!
  • Tuesday, July 7th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - All Majors + Special Session for Liberal Studies majors What are these majors?  
    Liberal Studies date open, but general date is full!
  • Wednesday, July 8th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Business majors ONLY! What are these majors?.     
  • Friday, July 10th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Science & Engineering majors ONLY! What are these majors?   
  • Saturday, July 11th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm- All majors, Family/Guests Invited
  • Monday, July 13th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - All majors  This date is full!
  • Tuesday, July 14th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Business majors ONLY! What are these majors?
  • Wednesday, July 15th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Creative Arts majors ONLY! What are these majors?
  • Saturday, July 18th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - All majors, Family/Guests Invited
  • Monday, July 20th, check in 8:15 am - program: 9 am to 4:30 pm - All majors
OFF Campus DATES in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Wednesday, June 10th: Evening Program - SO. CAL EVENT! All majors. This date is full!

The following dates are orientations which will take place for our Southern California students who wish to take advantage of a Southern California location. Each freshman date below is the same as an on campus date, minus a physical campus tour. Location for this event is the Holiday Inn, Buena Park, CA. Directions to the hotel can be found on the orientation confirmation letter. There is a higher fee for this event: $75 per person, which includes advising materals, and meals. Joining us at the Southern California orientation are representatives from Financial Aid, Housing, and Career Center, as well as the Advisors and peer advisors from the Advising Center.

Registration for one of these dates begins on April 1st, 2009!


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

Registration for one of these dates begins on April 1st, 2009!

Register for classes for Fall 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).  There is a higher fee for this event: $75 per person, which includes advising materals, and meals.

NOTE: An $8 rescheduling charge will be applied if you do not cancel/reschedule your Orientation prior to 4 days in advance!


Register for Orientation

Note: You must file your Intent to Register before you can sign up for Orientation. Starting April 1st, 2009 you may do both. After filing Intent, you may view your orientation confirmation at http://www.sfsu.edu/online/orient.htm


On or Off-Campus Accommodations During Orientation

Here are some options for finding accommodations on and off campus during our Orientation sessions. http://www.sfsu.edu/~meetings/reservation/reservationorientation.html

On-Campus Reservation Form
please call click below;
http://www.sfsu.edu/~meetings/reservation/reservationorientation.html


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

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