Spring 2024: 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.
- Register for Spring 2024 Orientation
Friday, January 12
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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This event is virtual. |
3 - 4 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! |
Tuesday, January 16
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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. |
Thursday, January 18
| EVENT | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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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. |
| Basketball Pre-Game Social | 7 - 8 PM | Sobrato Club, War Memorial Gym at Sobrato Center. |
Come be in community before the Men's Basketball game with new students & families, USF faculty and staff, and deans. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration was required for this social. Admission to the game is free for USF students. |
| Men's Basketball Game | 8 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 Loyola Marymount (LMU) Lions! |
Friday, January 19
| 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. |
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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 107 | 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! |
| Immunization Clinic | 1 - 4 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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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 20
| 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 Saint Mary's Gaels! Admission to the game is free for students. |
Monday, January 22: 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. |
Tuesday, January 23
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
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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 - 7 PM | McLaren Conference Center |
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. |