Orientation is 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 for those students who could not attend an earlier session.
Required steps for student Orientation:
Step 1: Register for your Orientation Session
After you make your advance payment, you will receive an email confirming your payment and information about registering for Orientation. You will Register for Orientation though your First Connections account (beginning February 15th).
Orientation Dates for Students begining in a Summer Term
Step 2: Complete Early Registration Advising
After you register for Orientation, you will complete your Early Registration Advising course (ERA) on your First Connections checklist. This online pre-orientation course is available in April and must be completed prior to attending your Orientation session.
Step 3: Complete online Testing
You may need to take an online Math or Foreign Language placement test prior to your Orientation session. Learn more.
Step 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 and registration time. New students will not be able to register for classes until early May.
Step 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.
Parent Orientation
Parents are invited (but not required) to attend Parent Orientation which is held at the same time as their student's orientation program. These sessions are especially designed for parents and cover topics from residence halls to academics to campus life. Registration is required.
Immunization Records
Please also note that before attending classes, all Appalachian students must submit a Report of Medical History and Immunization Record Form as required by University Policy and North Carolina law. If you have not yet submitted this form you will have time to complete this enrollment step at Orientation.
Have Your Plans Changed?
Please let us know if your plans to attend Appalachian have changed by emailing the Office of Admissions at admissions@appstate.edu.
Office of Disability Services
Tip: If you need accommodations during Orientation due to a disability, contact Office of Disability Services at least two weeks in advance. (828-262-3056)
