Freshmen Jan

You’ll learn the answers to these questions and many more when you attend Freshman Orientation. Academic advisors, student Orientation Assistants, faculty and staff will provide information about the academic and social expectations and environment at UAlbany and you’ll finalize your class schedule, receive your student ID card and meet new classmates. With guidance, correct information and an idea of what to expect of the University community, you'll be off to a great start!

Freshman Orientation Date:

Tuesday, January 17, 2011

How To Reserve Date?

Pay your $150 Admissions Deposit.

Click "Orientation" to request an Orientation date.

Pay $90 Orientation fee* at http://epay.albany.edu/. 
_{*A $90 student orientation fee covers the costs associated with the program including staff, lunch, printed information and all other materials and services received during Orientation.}

When the Orientation Office acts on your request, you will receive confirmation materials at your UAlbany email account.

If you have not already done so, go to  the University Welcome Website. Click "Freshman" and follow each step on the Freshman Checklist.

Freshmen FAQ's:
Q1: What will happen during Orientation?
Q2:  If I am living on campus, when can I move in?
Q3: Is there a Parent Orientation program?
Q4: What do I need to prepare/complete before coming to Orientation?
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Q1: What will happen during Orientation?
Freshman Orientation consists of a Planning Conference where faculty, academic advisors, professional staff and student Orientation Assistants are excited to meet and guide you and your group throughout the program. During this time, you will:

1. attend a number of information sessions covering academic requirements, the academic and social environment on campus, and what it takes to be successful at Albany, both academically and personally
2. meet with your academic advisor
3. receive your student ID card
4. meet and get to know your classmates

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Q2: If I am living on campus, when can I move in?
The residence halls open for the spring 2011 semester on Sunday, January 15 at 11:00am.  You can check into your hall at the Quad Information Center on the quadrangle to which you have been assigned.

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Q3: Is there a Parent Orientation program?

Parents and family may opt to attend a parent orientation that is scheduled concurrently and separately* from the student program.  Parent Orientation is on either Friday, January 13 or Tuesday, January 17. You may wish to review the tentative parent orientation program.  Please note that parents may not attend the student orientation program.

Parent Orientation check in is held in the Lecture Center Concourse nearest the Performing Arts Center.

*Due to the student's schedule, there will not be time for significant interaction between family members and students until you are ready to depart from campus.

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Q4: What do I need to prepare/complete before coming to Orientation?

1. Review New Freshman Advisement Information found at:  "Choosing Classes" and return your Course Request Form to the Advisement Services Center.
2. Activate your myUAlbany and University email accounts and memorize your Net ID and password.
3. Write down all your questions so that you remember to ask them.

Additionally, be certain you have completed each step included on the Freshman To Do List.