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).
- Please contact BSPH Program Administrator Ainsley Mosha (atshallcross@usfca.edu) if you have any questions.
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 |