First-Year Student Orientation | Southern Connecticut State University

Home Orientation, Transition and Family Engagement First-Year Student Orientation Orientation for First-Year Students (Freshmen) is designed to assist incoming students as they acclimate to college life at Southern, learn about academic advising and course registration, become familiar with the number of resources that support student success, and meet their peers.View the 2024 Orientation ScheduleThe summer orientation program is informative, helpful, and full of Southern spirit! Orientation begins with summer orientation sessions and New Owl Welcome (the days leading up to the first day of class) and continues throughout the first year with extended orientation experiences, varying programs, experiences, and through partnerships with theFirst-Year Experience Program.Program GoalsBegin to make social connections with their peers.Participate in a group academic advising presentation with an Academic Advisor.Meet with an Academic Advisor for individual advisement.Register for first seme...