Register for Orientation We’re looking forward to welcoming you to campus! Your next arrival will be for Orientation, a required program for all new freshmen and transfer students. This event allows you to get a feel for campus, meet faculty and an academic advisor, and finalize your first semester classes. Orientation sessions take place during May and June, with a final session in August.
Here is the order of required steps for Freshman and Transfer Student Orientation: 1. Register for Orientation. After you make your advance payment, you can register for Orientation at myapp.appstate.edu. Make sure you have two or three date options in case your first choice is full. The earlier you register the more likely you will get your first choice date (see next page for dates). The preliminary deadline to register is May 20, but the absolute deadline to either have attended or registered for the final August Orientation is July 1. 2. Complete Early Registration Advising (ERA). After you register for Orientation, complete the ERA course on your myApp checklist. The course is available May 6 and must be completed prior to attending your Orientation session. myapp.appstate.edu or orientation.appstate.edu/era 3. Complete online placement testing (if needed). You may have to take the online Writing Self Inventory, Math or Foreign Language Placement Test prior to your Orientation session. orientation.appstate.edu/ placement-testing 4. Register for classes. After completing ERA (and passing the quiz at the end!), you will receive an email with registration information including your Registration PIN (personal identification number). You must begin class registration prior to attending Orientation. Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to access registration support in the ERA course. If you have transfer credit, review your transcript evaluation at myapp.appstate.edu. 5. Attend Orientation. During the required on-campus Orientation, you will have a chance to work with your academic advisor to review and, if necessary, adjust your class schedule. Freshmen will also receive a copy of the Summer Reading Program book (see page 16). orientation.appstate.edu
TIP: If you need accommodations during Orientation due to a disability, contact the Office of Disability Services at least two weeks in advance. 828-262-3056 or ods.appstate.edu
FAQs Is Orientation necessary? How do I change my Orientation session date? I have questions about my transcript – who should I contact? When will I register for classes? So many questions! Read the answers to these and more at orientation. appstate.edu/faq
TIP: If you’re worried about not knowing anybody at Appalachian, remember there are hundreds of new students who won’t know anyone either. You’ll have the opportunity to make friends during Orientation and Welcome Weekend, when student leaders help you get to know other students. Set your inhibitions aside and walk up to other people to introduce yourself or start making small talk. You’ll feel connected in no time!
PARENT TIP: Refer to page 17 for information about Parent and Family Orientation. Parents and families register for Orientation separately at parents. appstate.edu.
Freshman vs. Transfer Confused about whether you are a transfer student or a freshman because of the transfer hours you bring to Appalachian? If you graduate from high school in spring/ summer 2014, you are considered a freshman no matter how many transfer credits you bring in.
TRANSFER STUDENT TIP: Have questions about transferring your credit, applying for financial aid or knowing what courses to take? Register for the Transfer PreOrientation Program (TPOP). Get your questions answered and meet other new transfer students during this fun (and free!) program. orientation.appstate.edu/ transfer-pre-orientation-program.
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