Freshmen

As a freshman, you likely have many questions about what to expect at the University at Albany. Freshmen Orientation is designed to help you learn the answers to all of  those questions.  Academic advisors, student Orientation Assistants, faculty and staff will provide information about the academic and social expectations and environment at UAlbany. You will be able to finalize your class schedule, receive your student ID card, learn about campus services, 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 22, 2013

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.}

After you complete the reservation form, you will be directed to confirmation materials to print out and bring to Orientation.

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?
Faculty, academic advisors, professional staff and student Orientation Assistants are excited to meet and guide you and your group throughout your Orientation. During this time, you will:

1. attend 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 to finalize course selection
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 2013 semester on Sunday, January 20 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 18 or Tuesday, January 22. You may wish to review the tentative parent orientation program.  Please note that parents may not attend the student orientation program.

*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 Check List.