Cleveland State University

Orientation for Incoming Freshmen

Day of Orientation

Orientation Schedules
Day 1 - Students
Activitiy Time
Check In & Breakfast 8-8:30 a.m.
Welcome to CSU 8:30-9 a.m.
College Structure & Requirements 9-9:45 a.m.
Information Sessions
  • Advising & Registration
  • Student ID Card
  • Campus Overview
  • Student Support Services
  • Campus Fair
  • Financial Aid/Tuition Planning
10-11:40 a.m.
Lunch, Campus Fair & Bookstore 11:40 a.m. -12:40 p.m.
Information Sessions (cont) 12:40-2:20 p.m.
Evaluations & Student ID Card Distribution 2:20-3:20 p.m.


Day 1 - Parents/Families
Activitiy Time
Check In & Breakfast 8-8:30 a.m.
Welcome to CSU 8:30-9 a.m.
College Structure & Requirements 9-9:45 a.m.
Information Sessions
  • How to Support Your Student
  • Financial Aid & Planning
  • Safety, Health Services & Academics
10-11:40 a.m.
Lunch, Campus Fair & Bookstore 11:40 a.m. -12:40 p.m.
Information Sessions
  • Living on Campus or Commuter
  • CSU 101 Campus Overview
  • Sample Lectures/Free Time
12:40-2:20 p.m.
Evaluations & Student ID Card Distribution 2:20-3:20 p.m.


Day 2 – Saturday, August 27
Activitiy Time
Residence Hall Student Move-In
OR
Commuter Orientation
8-11:30 a.m.

10-11:30 a.m.
Convocation Check In & Lunch Noon-1 p.m.
Convocation (Students Only) 1-2:30 p.m.
Academic Survival Skills & Campus Resources 2:30-4 p.m.
Individual College Sessions 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Optional Class Schedule Tours 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Picnic 6:30-8 p.m.
CSU Olympics 8-10 p.m.