Orientation and Enrollment ProgramsEach year, it amazes me the number of students who choose not to attend (or try to get out of) orientation and enrollment programs at their chosen schools. As important as it is to get off to a good start, it just seems counterproductive not to participate in this activity. They usually have relatively good reasons for not attending the programs (like being gone all summer working at a camp, or not being able to get off work, etc.), but in my view, they are missing out on an important experience. In addition, those who do attend these programs sometime fail to see the value in spending the time it takes to enroll, and in attending these programs.
Functionally, the intent of the programs is to put together an appropriate course schedule for the semester. However, there are several other things, some very valuable, that are accomplished at new student orientation and enrollment programs. Some or all of the following may be included: Becoming familiar with and/or meeting the academic advising staff (and potentially YOUR advisor); seeing the physical location of your academic program, administrative offices, and labs or classrooms; taking placement tests; last-minute decision-making on majors or options; investigating or signing up for campus resources such as parking, student insurance, and arts or athletic tickets; hearing from ‘real-live’ college students about being a student at that school; registering for and learning how to use computer networks (e-mail access, student information systems, etc.); having your student ID card made; purchasing or reserving textbooks; and starting to get comfortable in your new role as a college student. Some additional suggestions for participation in orientation programs are:
So… Go to new student orientation. Go early. Don’t rush, take all the time you need. Time spent now will pay off later in you having fewer questions and feeling more comfortable. Back to Articles List |
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