Q. When is orientation?

A. Orientation takes place August 20-22, 2010. On Friday, August 20, resident students should arrive at 10:00 a.m. for housing. Orientation check-in is at 1:30, and commuter students check-in at 2:00 p.m. at the Special Events Center.

Q. Who must attend orientation?

A. All new students, both resident and commuter, must attend orientation. Orientation is mandatory for ALL new students; please register for orientation by August 13, 2010.

Q. What happens when I arrive?

A. If you are a resident student, you will check-in at the Steinert Campus Center to receive information about housing, meals and to get your keys.  If you are a commuter student, you will check-in at the Special Event Center.  During the orientation registration proces you will be able to take care of all your campus business and find out about all the services available for you here at FPU.  You will recieve your orientation t-shirt when you have completed your orientaion registration. 

Q. What if I am already living on campus?

A. Students who have moved on campus (athletes, president scholars and student leaders) before August 20, will need to check-in at 1:30 for orientation in the Special Event Center.

Q. Can I register for classes or change my schedule during orientation?

A. If you attended one of the summer registration days, you may make changes to your fall and spring schedules anytime with your advisor's approval. Please contact the Registrar's Office for assistance with adding or dropping courses at 559-453-2037. If you have not attended a summer registration day, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 559-453-2039 or 800-660-6089 to reserve your place at our next event. You have the first two weeks of the semester to make final changes to your fall schedule.

Q. How long can my parents stay during orientation?

A. Parents are welcome to stay through the Farewell Dessert the evening of move-in day, which is Friday, August 20. After the President's Dinner there will be a Commissioning Service in the Special Events Center followed by the Farewell Dessert. All programming thereafter will be geared towards students only.

Q. Is there a cost for the President's Dinner?

A. No. The President's Dinner is free for all new students and up to 3 of their family members. These tickets will be handed out at the orientation check-in table. If additional tickets are needed, they may be purchased for $5.00 when you check-in. Make your reservation when you register for orientation.

Q. What will we do during orientation?

A. During orientation you will meet with your mentor and get acquainted with your collegium (small group), meet many of the faculty and staff, and get to know other new students. You will also have the opportunity to attend workshops, visit the campus bookstore and get information about mail boxes, clubs and other activities.

Q. When will I receive my housing assignment?

A. Housing assignments are usually mailed out at the beginning of August. If you have any questions regarding your housing assignment, please contact the Housing Office at 559-453-2073.

Q. I am a commuter student. Do I need to attend orientation?

A. Yes! Orientation is required for all new students. It is about getting acclimated to the FPU community, and commuter students make up half of that community. Orientation will allow all students time to meet faculty, staff and other new students. These relationships will become a valuable part of your experience at the university.