Spring 2025: New Student & Family Orientation Schedule
- Please Note: Events noted with an asterisk (*) are required for all new students.
- Please email our office at orientation@usfca.edu with any questions.
Tuesday, January 7
| Eve | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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Transfer Student Pre-Orientation This event is virtual and strongly encouraged but not mandatory. |
5 - 6 PM | Zoom Meeting Link |
During this virtual orientation, new transfer students will be given an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about transfer resources at USF. This event is virtual and strongly encouraged but not mandatory. |
Friday, January 10
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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This event is virtual. |
5 - 6 PM | Zoom Meeting Link |
This virtual meetup led by current USF students is a great way to meet new incoming students. You'll have a chance to ask questions about college life, San Francisco and learn more about the student experience at USF. This meetup is casual, so drop in and say hi! |
Thursday, January 16
| EVENT | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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| New International Student Orientation | 9 AM - 12 PM | McLaren Conference Center | This session is designed to address the most common questions and concerns that international students have as well as covering important information such as immigration regulations pertaining to your visa, academic expectations, and cultural adjustment. |
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Orientation Welcome Center & Help Desk |
10 AM - 4 PM | University Center, First Floor | Welcome to USF and your new community! Look for the Get Oriented (GO) Team in green and gold jackets to answer your questions and help guide you during this exciting transition. |
| USF Bookstore | 10 AM - 5 PM | University Center, First Floor | More than just textbooks and sweatshirts, find everything you need for your class, your dorm, or for showing off your school pride! |
| Campus Tours | 2 - 4 PM | Meet at University Center, First Floor |
New to USF? Let our GO Team leaders show you around your new home! Bring your walking shoes. Tours will take place every 30 minutes between 2 - 4 PM. |
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Evening Activity: New Student Social Hour Women's Basketball Game |
6 - 7 PM 7 PM - until |
Sobrato Club, War Memorial Gym War Memorial Gym at Sobrato Center |
Join us for light refreshments, music, and an opportunity to connect with other new students, as well as some of our current student leaders who can’t wait to welcome you to the USF community. Bring your questions, excitement, and let’s make your first USF memories together! We will head over to the women's basketball game following the social hour. |
Friday, January 17: New Student & Family Orientation
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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New Student & Family Welcome: Intro to University Life* This event is mandatory for all students. |
9:30 - 11:30 AM | McLaren Conference Center |
Join other new students and family members for your official welcome to our USF community. We will take a moment to celebrate your accomplishments and introduce you to some campus resources that will help you thrive at USF. This event is mandatory for all students and open to new family members. |
| Immunization Clinic | 11 AM - 3 PM | University Center, Room 402/403 | To ensure all students receive their required immunizations, join HPS for an on-campus immunization clinic with Dignity Health Medical Group, our partnered student health clinic. Check out more information: https://myusf.usfca.edu/hps/immunization/clinic |
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Lunch & Campus Resource Fair |
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
University Center, First and Second Floors |
Enjoy lunch in the cafe (UC 2), and then go check out this resource fair (UC 1), where USF offices and departments will be on hand to answer your questions and help you learn about some resources and services available to you at USF. Lunch will be provided, as well as free swag. |
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Orientation To Your Major (OTYM)* This event is mandatory for all students. Due to limited space, this event is only for students. Families are encouraged to attend the family orientation. |
1 - 3 PM | See the OTYM website for more specific details regarding your major. |
You will hear from college/school deans and faculty who will provide you with essential information about your academic major/program. This event is mandatory for all students. |
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Family Orientation |
1 - 3 PM | Cowell Hall, Room 106 | Come discuss ways for parents and family members can support students as they adapt to college, manage issues as they arise, and care for themselves as they start a new chapter at USF! |
| Koret Health & Recreation Center Tours | 2:30 - 4 PM | Koret Health & Recreation Center | Koret Night is open to all incoming students (first-years and transfers) to learn about the facilities at the Koret Center as well as the club sports we offer at USF! All attendees will receive a free t-shirt! |
Saturday, January 18
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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| Men's Basketball Game | 7 PM - until | War Memorial Gym at Sobrato Center |
Get ready to bring the thunder and cheer on our powerhouse men's basketball team as they go head-to-head against Oregon State! Admission to the game is free for students. |
Tuesday, January 21: First Day of Classes
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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| Registration Assistance | 10 AM - 4 PM | CASA Lobby (University Center, Third Floor) | Have general registration questions? Stop by CASA on the UC 3rd floor to speak with an Academic Success Coach. |
| Welcome Back Fest | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | University Center, First Floor | Join us at the Welcome Back Fest, where all students are invited to connect, foster conversations, build a sense of community, and explore on-campus resources and support. Don't miss the chance to snag some free swag and kick off the spring semester with excitement at USF! |
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Session: Talk About It - Everyday Consent, and Recognizing and Responding to Disrespect* This event is mandatory for all new students. |
5:30 - 7:30 PM | McLaren Conference Center, Room 252 |
In this interactive workshop, students will start the important conversation of fostering a supportive, healthy & safe USF community. GO Team leaders and students will be engaging in discussions around consent, sexual assault prevention, healthy relationships, and active bystander behavior. Building a campus grounded in respect is a community project in which every Don participates. This event is mandatory for all students. |