New College Student Orientation Schedules

You are embarking on what will be a powerfully challenging and rewarding time in your graduate school life. Your training here begins with New Student Orientation. Schedules and dates are below. Download the UNCSA Campus App to view the full orientation schedule and next steps.

Key Dates

  • May 23: Detailed orientation schedule published
  • May 20 @ 10am (EST): International Student Virtual Session.  
  • June 6: Prevention Education Courses Deadline
  • June 16: Academic Registration for art and liberal arts classes
  • June 17: Online Parent/Student Orientation
  • Aug 6-10 International Student In-Person Early Orientation
  • Aug. 12: New residential student move-in and commuter student check-in. Move-in appointments will be scheduled later this summer
  • Aug. 12-13: Parent & family portion of on-campus orientation
  • Aug. 18: Undergraduate classes begin

New Student & Parent Virtual Orientation

All virtual orientation sessions will be recorded/posted below.  Links to online orientation will be emailed directly to parents/students.  No links will be shared on the orientation website.

June 17

8:45 a.m. UNCSA Orientation to Health, Counseling Services, Student Support & Assistance(opens in new tab)

10 a.m. UNCSA Safety, Security & Student Conduct Session(opens in new tab)

11 a.m. UNCSA Student Government & Orientation Session(opens in new tab)

1 p.m. Student Clubs & Organizations and Campus Activities Session(opens in new tab)

2 p.m. Transportation Housing Dining and One Card Session(opens in new tab)

3 p.m. UNCSA Division of Liberal Arts – Academic Registration to Orientation Session(opens in new tab)

4 p.m. UNCSA International Student Session

College In-Person Orientation Schedule

We're excited to have the newest batch of Pickles on campus soon!  The detailed orientation schedule has been published on the UNCSA Campus App. 

  • In the app use the hamburger menu icon in the top left corner and tap Events & Calendars in the app.
  • Tap the small calendar icon next to the filter icon.
  • Check the box next to your schedule (Orientation 2024 UG Art School).
  • Tap done.
  • Choose the month of August on the calendar to see the detailed schedule.  

International student orientation begins on Aug 6 and move-in/check-in for all college students starts on Aug 12.