Freshman Orientation
Congratulations freshmen admitted students! We are excited to welcome you to our campus through orientation. It's a great way to meet future classmates, faculty, and staff and learn about: getting involved, classes and academic advising, setting yourself up for academic success, & meeting other new students.
Did you miss the orientation?
You can view the recording here if you missed any or all of orientation:
Viewing the recording in full and submitting will complete your orientation requirement.
What's next?
As a freshman, you receive extra support through our .
The First Year Experience (FYE) Program is here to help you, our new first year students! We help you:
- Increase your academic confidence through embedded peer support in targeted courses and from campus departments.
- Build strong connections by getting involved on campus
- Practice reflection through dialogue activities and engagement in the classroom
- Feel like you belong
Our goal is to make sure you're successful during your first year here at CSU East Bay.
So join us at our different events, talk to your peer leaders, and rock your first year!
Do I get prizes?
Attend 5 First Year Experience events and you'll get a cool giveaway! You can get a strong portable charger, a cute speaker, a useful backpack, or a hydrating water bottle. At the end of the semester, for ever First Year Experience event you attend you'll be entered to win a big prize sponsored by our campus partners. So make sure to join us!
Orientation Programs
What does an in person Freshman Orientation session look like?
Our Freshman Pioneer Launch is a three-day experience at the Hayward Campus where students will be able to get connected to campus resources, build a support system amongst peers, and get to know the campus more through engaging activities.
Each day students will go through a 2 rounds of themed breakout sessions that focus on finding/building community, wellness, and academic success. Through interactive sessions, students will get to know the different resources on campus that focus on supporting students through each of the themes, play some exciting activities in the evening, and just have fun.
As part of our pilot year, free on campus housing is available for the first 300 students who register for overnight orientation. Students who will be living on campus during the academic year will be able to move in early into their housing space on August 11. Those who decide to stay overnight for the orientation but will not be residents during the academic term will still be able to experience on-campus living and sharing a building with other orientation attendees. Students who decide not to stay overnight during the orientation will still be required to attend all days of the orientation program.
Pioneer Overnight Experience (only available in the summer)
The Pioneer Overnight Experience is a chance to meet other Pioneers in a smaller setting. If you want to maximize your orientation experience, get a feel for campus life, and have the opportunity to stay overnight in the residence halls, join us for our Pioneer Overnight Experience. The evening will be filled with exciting and engaging activities, chances to connect with your fellow incoming classmates, and an overnight stay in our Pioneer Heights housing.
Join us for this exciting opportunity! The overnight experience is a valuable opportunity for students who may be traveling from out of the area, as overnight lodging is provided. It's also a valuable opportunity for local Pioneers who will not have a chance to experience on-campus housing any other time! Space is limited and reservations will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis, so register quickly!
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
- Linen (bed sheets, pillows, blanket, towel)
- change of clothes for the next day
- closed toed shoes for evening activities
Questions? Contact orientation@csueastbay.edu or (510) 885-3872.
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Orientation Programs
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