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New Student Orientation for Autumn 2024

For the Columbus State Orientation Experience, Complete a 2-Part New Student Workshop!

Part One, the Online Orientation, prepares you to register for classes and introduces you to college resources:
  • Required registration documents checklist
  • Student life and resources
  • Academic support services
  • Finances
  • Next steps pre-registration
Part Two, the Course Scheduling Workshop is a live registration session where you will:
  • Meet your New Student Programs Team
  • Align your major with your career and academic goals
  • Receive your first semester course recommendations
  • Register for your first semester classes

You will complete the Online Orientation independently and at your own pace. At the end of the Online Orientation, you will register for part two, the Course Scheduling workshop. Complete part-one, the Online Orientation below.

Complete the New Student Workshop

New student orientation

Are you a recent high school graduate (2023 or 2024) who is planning to attend Columbus State in Autumn 2024?

Welcome to Columbus State Community College! We are excited you have decided to join us for part of your journey. As a new Cougar, your next step is to attend orientation. The New Student Orientation program is designed to help ease the transition from high school to college as well as prepare parents and families for their student's new journey. Orientation provides students and families with information on the services and opportunities Columbus State has to offer. In addition, students will participate in a group academic planning session and register for their first semester of classes. Please complete the first 4 steps of the Pre-Orientation Checklist and check your CSCC student email for your invitation.

What is Orientation?

New Student Orientation at Columbus State Community College equips students with the tools necessary to achieve their goals. Through orientation, students experience first term academic planning, proactive financial aid education, and exposure to campus resources. Additionally, orientation is a great place to make new friends! Students will leave orientation feeling a connection to the Columbus State community and prepared to begin their academic journey.

Students who attend orientation will:

  • Make valuable connections with peers, student leaders, and campus staff.
  • Discover Columbus State's academic and personal support services.
  • Learn how to register for classes and leave with their first semester schedule.
  • Learn how to manage the responsibilities of college (e.g., academic expectations, financial obligations, personal development).
  • Explore opportunities to get involved in student clubs and organizations.
  • Become energized and excited about being a Columbus State Cougar!

 

Orientation