Orientation To Your Major

School of Management (SOM)

School of Management Incoming First-Year and Transfer Students: Join us on Monday, August 24 at 1 PM in McLaren, Room 252 for Orientation to Your Major, followed by the SOM Majors Fair on Tarantino Plaza. 

  • Meet faculty, current students, and business club representatives from across our business majors. Bring your questions—and if you need help with your schedule, academic advising will be available.
  • Watch your USF email before Orientation for:
    • A guide to School of Management undergraduate resources and services
    • An invitation to join mySOMadvantage (powered by Suitable), where you can build professional skills, participate in activities, and earn points and prizes
  • Questions? Email somundergrad@usfca.edu.

School of Nursing and Health Professions (SONHP)

Nursing (BSN) Students: SONHP Staff will email you on or before Monday, August 17 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 24, 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 24, from 1 - 4 PM. SONHP Staff will email you on or before Monday, August 17 to provide the specific classroom location in Kalmanovitz Hall for your public health orientation on the San Francisco main campus at 2130 Fulton Street (we will be breaking you up into groups).


College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

  • Date: Monday, August 24, 1 - 4 pm
  • Time: See below for specific times based on your program.  Pls note: to be confirmed. Pls check back Aug 1, 2026
  • Location: See below for your specific program information.  Pls note: to be confirmed. Pls check back Aug 1, 2026
  • Please email newstudentregistration@usfca.edu with any questions.
MAJOR Time Room
A+A Art History & Museum Studies 1 PM McLaren 251 (2 pm moves to Thacher Gallery, Gleeson Library)
A+A Architecture 1 PM McLaren 251
A+A Design 1 PM McLaren 251 (2 pm moves to XArts Room 006)
A+A Fine Arts 1 PM McLaren 251 (2 pm moves to XArts Room 005)
Advertising  1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 209
Artificial Intelligence 1 PM Fromm Hall 110, Maier Room
Asian Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 142
Biology 2 PM McLaren Complex, Room 250
Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship 1 PM McLaren Complex, Room 250
Chemistry 1 PM Lo Schiavo, Room 304
Communication Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 267
Computer Science 1 PM Fromm Hall 110, Maier Room
Critical Diversity Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 399
Data Science 1 PM Lo Schiavo Room 103
Economics 1 PM Cowell Room 212
Education: Liberal Studies 1 PM Education Building Room 101
Engineering 2 PM Fromm Hall 110, Maier Room
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 Room 107
Mathematics 1 PM Lo Schiavo Room 103
Media Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 367
Neuroscience 1 PM Harney G56
Performing Arts and Social Justice 1 PM Lone Mountain, Room 148 Studio Theatre
Philosophy 1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 165
Physics 1 PM Lo Schiavo, Room 303
Politics   TBA
Psychology  1 PM Fromm Hall 120, Xavier Room
Sociology  1 PM Kalmanovitz Room 263
Theology & Religious Studies 1 PM Kalmanovitz  Room 265
Undeclared Arts & Sciences 1 PM TBA