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August 10 & 11
Mandatory New Student Orientation for new summer and fall students
Complete the following three steps and enjoy early enrollment/registration priority beginning spring 2017!
1)
Assessment (by taking English and Math Placement)
2)
Orientation (by attending the Orientation on
August 10: check-in begins at 10:30 am)
3)
Advisement (by attending the Advisement on
August 11: check-in begins at 8:30 am)
Welcome Video by the Peer Leader Team!
Don't forget to bring your passport and SEVIS I-20 forms to the orientation. If you have not paid for spring 2016 classes or health insurance, please bring your credit card to pay!
Have You Registered for Fall Classes?
All International students are required to enroll in 12 units each semester in order to maintain a full-time student status. Follow the steps for class registration.
Have You Paid for the Health Insurance for fall 2016?
International students need to have health insurance effective August 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017. Pay $678 for insurance online or show proof of alternative health insurance on the first day of orientation on August 10, 2016.