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Welcome to
San José State University
Frosh Orientation 2015!
Meet The Staff
Visit www.sjsu.edu/getinvolved/orientation to learn more about us!
Why Orientation?
Research shows that students who attend Frosh Orientation…
➢ Are more academically successful
➢ Report greater satisfaction with their collegiate experience
➢ Graduate at higher rates
We want YOU to connect to campus and be successful here!
Reasons to Attend Frosh
Orientation:
❖ Students➢ Meet other SJSU students
➢ Increase your Spartan pride!
➢ Learn about academics
➢ Register for Fall classes
❖ Parents/Family Members & Guests➢ Connect with other parents of SJSU students
➢ Learn about campus resources
➢ Meet current students & hear about their experiences
➢ Discover SJSU academics
➢ Brainstorm ways to best support your student!
Frosh Orientation Basics
➢ Mandatory 2-day, overnight experience for ALL
➢ Separate schedules for students and parents/guests
➢ Student Fee = $250*
➢ Parent/Guest Fee = $80*
*Non-refundable!
How do I sign up for
Frosh Orientation?
1) Log on to: https://nextsteps.sjsu.edu
2) Select and reserve an available session/date by May 1, 2015.
3) Pay your Frosh Orientation fee through CashNet: https://commerce.cashnet.com/SJSUORIENTYou will get directed to CashNet in the NextSteps Portal.
4) Your session confirmation will automatically generate in NextSteps. You can refer to it anytime in your account.
Important: Follow ALL steps in the NextSteps process by MAY 1, 2015 to ensure enrollment!
Orientation Dates:
❖ Session 1 June 9-10 (Tues-Wed)
❖ Session 2 June 16-17 (Tues-Wed)
❖ Session 3 June 23-24 (Tues-Wed)
❖ Session 4 June 30-July 1 (Tues-Wed)
❖ Session 5 July 7-8 (Tues-Wed)
❖ Session 6 July 14-15 (Tues-Wed)
❖ Session 7 July 21-22 (Tues-Wed)
❖ Session 8 July 28-29 (Tues-Wed)
❖ Session 9* Aug 11-12 (Tues-Wed)*special circumstances
Schedule at a Glance
Day One➢ Check-In at 8AM ➢ Student ID Photos➢ Orientation Kick-Off
➢ Lunch➢ Academic Resource Fair➢ We Are Sparta – Diversity and Inclusion➢ Academic Advising & SJSU Requirements
➢ Dinner➢ University Life 101
➢ Spartan to Spartan
Schedule at a Glance
Day Two➢ Breakfast➢ Register for Fall Classes
➢ Special Interest Sessions
➢ Spartan Shops Job Carnival
➢ SJSU Resource Fair
➢ Housing Check-Out (by 3:00pm)➢ Student Services Center (optional)
➢ Shop at the SJSU Spartan Bookstore (optional)
➢ International Student Check-In at 2:00pm (Mandatory for all international students)
Parent/Family Orientation
❖ $80 for the 2-day program
➢ Occurs concurrently with Frosh Orientation
➢ Note: Lodging is not included in the Parent Orientation Fee
❖ Lodging Options
➢ Surrounding Hotels
o Contact San José Convention and Visitor’s Bureau:1-800-SAN-JOSE (726-5972)
➢ On-Campus Residence Halls – Recommended!
o Sign-up online or at check-in (day of Orientation)
Tips to have the best
experience:
➢ Complete your NextSteps process BEFORE making any travel arrangements for Orientation
➢ Choose a session date you know you can attend
➢ No changes to session dates will be made.
➢ Enter correct data. Double check!
➢ Do NOT mail in your payment. You must pay for Orientation through CashNet by May 1, 2015.
➢ Don’t forget to take the ELM/EPT.
➢ Do it now! Test scores MUST be on file before Orientation.
➢ Frosh Orientation is what you make of it!
➢ Don’t be afraid to make new friends and be open to new
information. HAVE FUN!!
Fall Welcome Days 2015
➢ Fall Welcome Days Kick-Offo August 19th from 1-3pm on Tower Lawn
o ~3,000 attendee event! FREE & FUN giveaways, games, & food!
➢ Fall Welcome Days o August 19th – September 5th
o Get connected early with SJSU! Student organization fairs, socials, department welcomes, athletic events, educational workshops, and much more!
Contact Information
Student Involvement, Clark Hall 140
www.sjsu.edu/getinvolved/orientation
[email protected] 408.924.5972 [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you this summer!