Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation for New Students Starting Summer and Fall Semesters 2009
Freshman Students
Freshman Orientation, Advisement and Registration Session
Transfer Students
Transfer Orientation, Advisement and Registration Session
Orientation
Central Michigan University's orientation program provides you and your family with a comprehensive introduction to the university prior to your first registration for classes. Whether you are a new freshman or a transfer student from another college, you will get answers to your questions and more at an orientation session. New undergraduate students are required to attend orientation to finalize admission.
Orientation occurs in several phases:
- Freshman Orientation
- Freshman Family Orientation
- Transfer Orientation
- Campus and Community Life Orientation In addition to academic orientation, campus and community life orientation for freshmen entering in the summer and fall semesters will be held August 20 through 23 before classes begin on August 24. Attendance at these meetings is required. You will receive a schedule of events when you check into your residence hall on August 20 or 21.
Upon admission to Central Michigan University, an admit kit is mailed to you. Within this kit is information regarding payment of the new student orientation fee. After the $175 fee is paid and processed by CMU, you will be able to access our online reservation system to choose an orientation date which fits your schedule.
What will new freshmen learn at orientation?
When you enter Central Michigan University, you will have to find your way around campus and live with a new set of roommates. You will have to find the library and enroll in classes. These topics, and many more, will be discussed in an orientation session. For example, you will:
- Meet classmates, student leaders, professors and academic advisors to learn about the university experience.
- Select and register for your first semester classes.
- Meet with representatives from university support offices, such as Scholarships and Financial Aid, Student Employment Services, and Residence Life.
What will transfer students do at orientation?
We recognize that the needs of new Central Michigan University transfer students are very specific. At orientation, you will have an opportunity to have your most general university questions answered as well as the most detailed. Students attending transfer orientation will:
- Meet other transfer students.
- Register for first semester classes with the assistance of academic advisors.
- Visit with representatives from university support offices such as Scholarships and Financial Aid.