Fall 2024 New Student Orientation
Orientation for First-Time Students
Important Dates and Deadlines
Decision Day
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Saturday, June 1, 2024
First-Time First-Year Orientation
Monday, July 8 (School of Science and Technology, Undeclared)
Friday, July 12 (School of Science and Technology, Undeclared)
Monday, July 15 (School of Business and Economics, Undeclared)
Friday, July 19 (School of Education, Undeclared)
Monday, July 22 (School of Social Sciences, Undeclared)
Friday, July 26 (School of Arts and Humanities, Undeclared)
Move-In Day
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Week of Welcome
Friday, August 16 - Monday, August 19
The WOW Week of Orientation is the last phase of your Seawolf Orientation! Throughout the first few days, week and month, we will be rolling out new ways to showcase what SSU has to offer you. Through small group activities, panel discussions, speakers, interactive theater, meeting new people (and maybe a llama or some goats), and an amazing Seawolf Search Scavenger Hunt that will take you to all nooks and crannies of campus, we know that you will begin to find your niche and start engaging in the Spirit, Community and Traditions that SSU has to offer you!
This is the beginning of your Seawolf Journey, welcome to your new home away from home!
First Day of Class
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Academic Calendar
Please note the registration period for new and incoming students is during your orientation and is not the same as for continuing students.
What to Expect
- Be guided through the process to make a successful transition to college and answer any general questions
- Introduced to faculty and academic advisors
- Discuss academic expectations
- Receive course advising and make any needed changes to your class schedule
- Register for courses
- Discover resources designed to help you succeed
- Learn about opportunities and organizations to get involved in
- Meet current and new students and start building new friendships
- You will meet many of our amazing student leaders on campus who are here to help you with the transition in the classroom and in Residence Halls. Additionally, you'll:
- Begin your Seawolf journey!
New incoming students must attend Orientation before meeting with an academic advisor.
Orientation for Transfer Students
Important Dates and Deadlines
Decision Day
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Transfer Students Orientation
Monday, June 10 (School of Science and Technology)
Friday, June 14 (School of Business and Economics)
Monday, June 17 (School of Education)
Friday, June 21 (School of Arts and Humanities)
Monday, June 24 (School of Social Sciences)
Move-In Day
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Orientation Part Three - Week of Welcome (WOW)
Friday, August 16 - Monday, August 19
Part three of your Orientation is the Week of Welcome (WOW) program August 15-19. Through small group activities, panel discussions, speakers, interactive theater, meeting new people (and maybe a llama or some goats), and an amazing Seawolf Search Scavenger Hunt that will take you to all nooks and crannies of campus, you will begin to find your niche and start engaging in the spirit, community and traditions that SSU has to offer you.
This is the beginning of your Seawolf journey, welcome to your new home away from home!
First Day of Class
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Academic Calendar
Please note the registration period for new and incoming students is during your orientation and is not the same as for continuing students.
What to Expect
- Be guided through the process to make a successful transition to college and answer any general questions
- Be Introduced to faculty and academic advisors
- Discuss academic expectations
- Receive course advising and make any final changes to your class schedule (if needed)
- Register for courses
- Discover resources designed to help you succeed
- Learn about opportunities and organizations to get involved in
- Meet current and new students and start building new friendships
- During WOW, you'll meet many of our amazing student leaders on campus who are here to help you with the transition in the classroom and in Residence Halls. Additionally, you'll:
- Begin your Seawolf journey!
New incoming students must attend Orientation before meeting with an academic advisor.