Academic Orientation for New Students Starting Spring Semester

Spring 2013 Classes Begin
Monday, January 7, 2013

Make it a smooth transition...
You soon will be taking the next step toward achieving your goal in higher education. Central Michigan University's Orientation, Advisement, and Registration session will help you start on the right foot.

Academic Orientation
Central Michigan University's orientation program provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the university prior to your first registration for classes. Whether you are a new freshman or a transfer student from another college, you will get answers to your questions and more at an orientation session. New undergraduate students are required to attend orientation to finalize admission.

Spring Semester 2013
Orientation Dates
Orientation sessions begin with check-in at 9 am and conclude by 2 pm.

New Freshman Students
Friday, November 16, 2012
Friday, January 4, 2013

New Transfer Students
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Friday, January 4, 2013

Spring semester classes begin Monday, January 7, 2013; semester ends May 4, 2013.

Reserving Your Date to Attend
Upon admission to CMU, information is mailed to you from the Admissions office regarding payment of the $175 new student orientation fee.  Online payment can be made using credit card or electronic check. If you do not have access to use online payment, you can mail your payment using the fee card sent to you by Admissions. This payment reserves your place as a new CMU student.  After your new student orientation fee has been paid and processed by CMU, you will be sent a postcard asking you to reserve your orientation date by using our online reservation system.  Click here if you are ready to pay your fee online and reserve your orientation date.

Orientation Program Details
Use the links in the right hand navigation bar on this page to find details about your specific orientation program, family member program, driving directions and campus map. You will also find answers to commonly asked questions about the orientation process.