College Orientation Program
As a new University of California, San Diego student, you are required to participate in a college orientation program for new students. Orientation consists of an on-campus session about student life and academic expectations at UCSD and Thurgood Marshall College. Orientation is designed to:
- Ensure a smooth transition as you prepare for your undergraduate experience at UCSD
- Give general information about University and College academic requirements and standards
- Offer an opportunity to meet other new students, staff and faculty
- Present an opportunity to learn about leadership, governance, clubs, sports, activities and other ways to get involved
- Provide information about the Marshall College community of Scholar and Citizen
The student does NOT enroll in first quarter classes during an orientation program although they receive general information about the enrollment process. Students will enroll from home (or anywhere in the world) on the Internet prior to the beginning of the quarter. Through the UCSD New Student Gateway website students will learn about enrollment and choose an orientation session. They also will get help from the College Academic Advisors well in advance of the enrollment period. Transfer students also receive academic advising from their Major Advisor prior to their enrollment.
Freshmen
Orientation sessions are offered for entering fall quarter freshmen. Information is mailed in mid-May after the student's statement of intent to register is received by the Office of Admissions.
Transfers
Transfer students participate in an orientation session prior to any one of the quarters for which they have been admitted: fall, winter or spring. Information is mailed ahead of the beginning of the quarter regarding choosing and reserving an orientation day .
Freshman Parents
Freshman parents may attend special orientation sessions. Information about the sessions and on-line sign-up are available through the New Parent Connection website.