Orientation is mandatory for all new students to complete

The orientation requirement may only be satisfied by completing the online orientation module or by attending a full in-person orientation session.

Advising requirements and policies

Advising requirements and policies are handled by your academic college and major department. For help with contacting your academic advisor, visit https://www.fullerton.edu/academic-advising/find-my-advisor/index.html.

Returning students

Returning students are students who were previously enrolled at CSUF, left the university, and are now re-enrolling. Returning students who were last enrolled either full-time or part-time within the past calendar year are not required to complete or attend Orientation. All other returning students are still required to complete or attend Orientation, including those previously enrolled in Open University.

Orientation fee

Orientation fees are subject to change.

• The Orientation fee for new students is $150. 
• The Orientation fee is non-refundable. If you withdraw from CSUF or your admission is rescinded, or you or your guest are unable to attend Orientation, we are unable to refund the Orientation fee. 
• Generally, financial aid may not be used to cover the Orientation fee.
  
  • If a student qualifies for financial aid and receives a refund, there is a possibility that the refund may be applied to cover the Orientation fee. However, this is not guaranteed and depends on the specific amount of the students refund. 

Note: In some cases, Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) students may be eligible for an orientation fee deferral. This is indicated by a grayed-out 'Pay Now' button, which means the orientation fee will be due for payment at a later date.

Non-refundable orientation fee

Orientation fees are subject to change.

By registering for Orientation, you acknowledge that: you will be billed $150 for the Orientation fee; that these fees contribute to CSUF’s execution of Orientation, including Online Orientation software, meals and merchandise at Orientation, and staffing; that your financial aid package cannot be used to cover the Orientation fee; that if you qualify for a fee deferral, you are responsible for paying the Orientation fee by the posted deadline; that the Orientation fee is nonrefundable under all circumstances, including missing a session, withdrawing your application, your admission being rescinded.

Contact us

For inquiries regarding these policies, please contact orientation@fullerton.edu. For any email inquiries, please include your name, CSUF student email, and your Campus Wide Identification Number.

Orientation Registration

When will I be able to register for Orientation?

Orientation registration will open in early May and you will be notified through your CSUF email

Is it required?

Yes, Orientation is required for all new students to complete except for returning students who were previously enrolled within the last year, excluding Open University.

How do I clear my holds and task list?

The ‘Attend Orientation’ task item will be removed once your complete/attend Orientation. The ‘Academic Advising’ hold will be removed once you attend your Academic Advising & Registration Workshop.

Does my parent/supporter have to attend Parent & Supporter Orientation?

No, it is not required, but highly encouraged!

Academic Advising/Class Registration

When do I register for classes? Do I have to wait until Orientation to register?

First-year students must attend an Academic Advising & Registration Workshop to sign up for classes, this is signified by the ‘Academic Advising’ hold on first-year students’ accounts. This hold will only be applicable to some transfer students, depending on academic college.

Contact Information for academic advising

• College of Communications: collcommadvising@fullerton.edu
• College of Business and Economics: businessadvising@fullerton.edu
• College of Education: mebaez@fullerton.edu
• College of the Arts: caharrington@fullerton.edu
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences: hssuccessteam@fullerton.edu
• Undeclared Academic Advising Center: acadvise@fullerton.edu
• College of Engineering and Computer Science: ecsadvising@fullerton.edu
• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics: https://fullerton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bq62WXX84l556nk
• College of Health and Human Development: https://hhd.fullerton.edu/advising/ssc-team.html

Orientation Fee

What is a fee deferral?

If you qualify for a fee deferral, this means you are not required to complete the Orientation fee payment at the time of registration, but that you will have a later payment deadline. The fee will be posted to your account later on. Some students may qualify for a fee deferral based on financial aid information; the fee deferral cannot be applied for.

Are there waivers for the Orientation fee?

No, there are no waivers.

Can financial aid cover the Orientation fee?

In rare situations, some students may receive a financial aid refund and have this applied to their Orientation fee. Besides this circumstance, financial aid cannot cover the Orientation fee.

Can I get a refund for my fee?

The Orientation fee is non-refundable under all circumstances, including withdrawal or being rescinded from the university.

In-Person Orientation

How do I get my TitanCard?

• Please make sure to bring a physical form of identification with you to your Orientation session, and you can skip a step by completing the online TitanCard form: https://www.fullerton.edu/it/titancard/ 
• You are not required to get your TitanCard at Orientation, you can retrieve it from Pollak Library during any business day.

Online Orientation

Where do I access Online Orientation?

Within 48 hours of registering for Online Orientation, you will receive an email from orientation@fullerton.edu with the access link. This is a unique link, so don’t share it with anyone or else you won’t get completion credit!

My Online Orientation isn't working.

• If you haven’t already, disable your pop-up blockers. Additionally, we recommend using Google Chrome and FireFox as your browser, as other browsers may not fully support the function of the module.
• If you continue to have issues, please email orientation@fullerton.edu with your CWID, a screenshot of your Online Orientation issue, and what the situation is.