New Student and Family Orientation

Four students smiling and giving a group hug. Actively participating in Orientation events and activities is an essential aspect of facilitating your transition into our USF community. All new first-year and transfer students are required to attend Orientation. Families are welcome to participate in our family orientation program.

Attending Orientation provides new students and families the opportunity to:

Gain a more concrete feel for the campus community
Learn about campus resources
Connect with faculty from your school/college, staff, and current students, including your Orientation Leader (OL)
Learn what it means to be a USF community member

If you have any questions regarding Orientation, please email us at orientation@usfca.edu.

Spring 2023: Orientation

Weeks of Welcome: Monday, January 23 - Monday, February 6
If you were not able to attend Spring Orientation, please get in touch with our office at orientation@usfca.edu.

Fall 2023: Orientation Dates

NOTE: Move-In and Orientation dates are subject to change. Should timing need to change, per public health guidance, we will communicate adjustments as quickly as possible.

First-Year Student Move-In Day: Saturday, August 12
First-Year Student Orientation: Saturday, August 12 - Monday, August 21
First-Year Family Orientation: Saturday, August 12 - Sunday, August 13
Transfer Student Move-In Day: Saturday, August 19
Transfer Student Orientation: Sunday, August 20 - Monday, August 21
Transfer Family Orientation: Sunday, August 20
First Day of Classes: Tuesday, August 22
Weeks of Welcome: Monday, August 21 - Monday, September 4

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