Orientation To Your Major

School of Management (SOM)

  • School of Management Undergraduates: Join us on Monday, August 18, 1-2:30 pm in McLaren 252 for Orientation to Your Major, followed by a SOM Majors Fair on Tarantino Plaza (outside of McLaren). Meet with faculty and current students from all the business majors to get answers to your questions.
  • Need help with your schedule? Academic advising will be available, too! We look forward to seeing you there.
  • Also be on the lookout for an email about mySOMadvantage, the SOM initiative that encourages your social and professional development as a business major, and also is a fun way to earn points, badges, and prizes! Be sure to check your USFCA email over the summer!
  • Please email somundergrad@usfca.edu with any questions.

School of Nursing and Health Professions (SONHP)

Nursing (BSN) Students: SONHP Staff will email you on or before Friday, August 15, to provide the specific classroom location in Cowell Hall for your nursing orientation on the San Francisco main campus at 2130 Fulton Street (we will be breaking you up into groups).

  • The orientation will take place on Monday, August 18, from 1 - 4 PM.
  • Please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early for check-in.
  • You can email sekohut1@usfca.edu with any questions.

Public Health (BSPH) Students: Orientation will take place on Monday, August 18, from 1 - 3 PM in Cowell Hall, Room 312.


College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

  • Date: Monday, August 18
  • Time: See below for specific times based on your program.
  • Location: See below for your specific program information.
  • Please email newstudentregistration@usfca.edu with any questions.
MAJOR Time Room
A+A Art History & Museum Studies 1 PM Harney G56 (2 PM moves to Thacher Gallery)
A+A Architecture 1 PM Harney G56
A+A Design 1 PM Harney G56 (2 PM moves to Fromm Hall, XArts 006)
A+A Fine Arts 1 PM Harney G56 (2 PM moves to Fromm Hall, XArts 008)
Advertising  1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 209
Asian Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 241
Biology 2 PM McLaren 250
Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship 1 PM McLaren 250
Chemistry 2 PM Lo Schiavo Rooms 304
Communication Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 267
Computer Science 1 PM McLaren 251
Critical Diversity Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 399
Data Science 1 PM Lo Schiavo Rooms 103 and 104
Economics 1 PM Cowell Room 212
Education: Liberal Studies 1 PM Education 101
Engineering 1 PM Cowell Room 314
English 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 311
Environmental Science 1 PM Harney 435
Environmental Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 363
Global Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 211
History 1 PM Cowell Room 418
Kinesiology 1 PM Cowell 107
Mathematics 1 PM Lo Schiavo Rooms 103 and 104
Media Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 367
Neuroscience 1 PM Cowell 106
Performing Arts and Social Justice 1 PM Lone Mountain 148
Philosophy 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 165
Physics 1 PM Lo Schiavo 303 
Politics 1 PM Fromm Hall Room 110, Maier Room
Psychology  1 PM Fromm Hall Room 120, Xavier Room
Sociology  1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 263
Theology & Religious Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 265
Undeclared Arts & Sciences 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 111