New Student Orientation
Orientation is required for all incoming undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students.
Orientation contains a number of required information sessions, placement examinations, and auditions. In addition to the PDFs and information below, new students should reference their Admitted Student Portal for additional information regarding expected communications from Student and Academic Affairs. Continuing students should reference the PDFs below for the most updated excerpts and placement exam information.
For information regarding semester payments and billing, visit the Tuition & Fees page.
| Fall 2025 | |
|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | August 22-23* |
| Returning Student Move-In | August 24 |
| Orientation | August 25-30 |
| Labor Day Holiday - Offices Closed | September 1 |
| Fall Main Session and Module 1 classes begin | September 2 |
*All new student living on campus must move in between August 22-23. Due to limited drop-off space in front of the Bowes Center, Residential Life will assign students a designated drop-off window on August 22 or 23. Assignments will be made by August 1.
Orientation Schedule
Below is an overview of the Orientation schedule for Fall 2025, details subject to change. A detailed schedule will be shared with incoming students through their Admitted Student Portal and via the orientation event app by August 15, 2025.
Families are welcome to join for move-in and Monday, August 25 information sessions!
| Check In, Opening Ceremony, Info Sessions (Families Welcome) | August 25 |
| Campus Job Fair | August 26 |
| Placement Exams | August 26-28 |
| Workshops and Info Sessions * | August 26-28 |
| Academic Advising | August 29 |
| Registration | August 30 |
| Auditions | TBA |
* Throughout Orientation, students will attend a series of essential information sessions and workshops that cover everything you need to know - from academic resources and campus life to health, safety, and performance requirements - to ensure a smooth and successful transition to SFCM
