Freshmen Orientation Clipboard

Winter Orientation 2026 - FTF Virtual

Master schedule

Main NSP Zoom: https://sfsu.zoom.us/s/86821430980 [STAFF USES THIS]
[[Breakout Room Advisors log on no later than 10:45am]]

Students' Zoom Login (2-step registration): https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/zW_GmHgaRiGDHvl0kDDTiw 

Full Roster: https://sfsu.box.com/s/obk11btu83i8qlqn2ptk8xt08nb1h51u 

GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning scripts:

PPT SCRIPT: https://sfsu.box.com/s/i60ghlcr8owpxapwbthhicp17ksl0tv0 
(Download this and "hide" the slides for your breakout rooms)
 

CoSE script = https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0 

BUS script = https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o

HSS/EDU script = https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu 

LCA/ETHS/UND script = https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc 

Moderator Resources

Download Class Planner Worksheet:
 https://advisinghub.sfsu.edu/orientation-advising-registration-resources-spring-2026

1. Locate your INTENDED major in the section below;
2. Download and open the associated Class Planner worksheet
3. Write down your INTENDED major and the College it falls under on your Class Planner in the section for;
   "Locate/Identify Major Requirements & Roadmap."
4. For VIRTUAL ORIENTATION only:
   Note the Zoom breakout room you will be assigned to for the virtual workshop.
   Academic Counselors will be meeting with you 1-1 to assist in planning for your major!

Submit Questions for Workshop Session: 

• Click HERE to ask a question!

Direct Link to Academic Major Programs:
https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/programs/ 

Pre-Professional Survey:
Interested in? 

• Dental School
• Nursing
• Healthcare
• Medical School
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapy
• Vet School
• Law School
• Education/Teaching
• LET US KNOW!: https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6GnLI8ZtnAz3Cu 

Click HERE to see Open GE Classes!
https://advisinghub.sfsu.edu/orientation-ge-courses-spring-2026 

Afternoon 1-1 Academic Advising & Enrollment Assistance:

1. A-C + EOP = 1:30 pm
2. D-G = 1:50 pm
3. H-J = 2:10 pm
4. K-M = 2:30 pm
5. N-P = 2:50 pm
6. Q-S = 3:10 pm
7. T-Z = 3:30 pm
    

GPS Student Links:

• Submit Questions for Workshop Session: https://forms.gle/QpjZpkq7wDPwM1Pm9
• Return to this main Orientation Zoom @1:00pm: https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/sKmkLhXpSSi84NiVfh30Lw 

GPS Advisor Resources:

• Advisor access to Q/A Responses submitted for GPS:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uyNUYeDOzO9ajbxecStoj1YTKN9HrRHkBeknS3Cw4h8/edit?gid=290844820#gid=290844820 
  YOU MAY NEED TO ASK FOR ACCESS!
   

Virtual Open Labs Resources

Open Registration Labs Meeting INFO: 

• https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/84171767696?pwd=a3EraWFpNXp3NDNzdkJGMjVmd2gwdz09
• ID: 841 7176 7696
• Passcode: 128451
  Check in staff, log in at 1:15 pm
  Counselors log in just before 1:30 pm
   

Open Labs Checked-In Student Tracking Sheet: 

• https://sfsu.box.com/s/xsb38gylkaby483zgp72xt6240yfvl6x 
  Open with "Microsoft Excel for the Web" to edit

Afternoon 1-1 Academic Advising & Enrollment Assistance:

1. A-C + EOP = 1:30 pm
2. D-G = 1:50 pm
3. H-J = 2:10 pm
4. K-M = 2:30 pm
5. N-P = 2:50 pm
6. Q-S = 3:10 pm
7. T-Z = 3:30 pm

(Given the number of students per counselor, we are looking at ~20 minutes/student if we want 100% coverage!)

New Student Help Desk Page: [NEED UPDATE]

Missed Orientation Resources page: https://newstudentprograms.sfsu.edu/did-you-miss-new-student-orientation 

• Evan Jaynes: jaynes@sfsu.edu
• Carson Willits: carsonw@sfsu.edu 

Orientation Leaders

FOR EMERGENCY ADVISING ISSUES - TEXT JOE AT: 567-343-5393 or via TEAMS Chat

EOP contact information:

• Jesus Magaña - Academic Counseling Coordinator - jmagana@sfsu.edu
• Earlene Frierson - Academic Counselor - earlenef@sfsu.edu
• Sam Jones - Academic Counselor - samjones@sfsu.edu
• Jay-Nee Santo - Academic Counselor - jsanto1@sfsu.edu (not on Teams chat)
• Julia T. Hà - Academic Counselor - jha@sfsu.edu
• Cristian Ruiz - Academic Counselor - cristianruiz@sfsu.edu (not on Teams chat)
• Elisa Maria Cornejo Molina - Academic Counselor - ecornejomolina@sfsu.edu (not on Teams chat)

Shopping Cart FTF - [NEED UPDATE]

Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Pathways Update - [NEED UPDATE]

Metro Class Rules - Doesn't apply to Spring Admits

Spring 2026 Classes - [NEED UPDATE]

Spring 2026 OPEN Class List - [NEED UPDATE]

Direct links to the Freshman Orientation Class Planner worksheets (4 versions based on College)

• LCA + ETHS + UND - https://sfsu.box.com/s/ahfy2ix0pgasogiccv32n1qctvtsd8el  
• CoSE - https://sfsu.box.com/s/ams521lgxmoomtcui7ni75hm678tqj74  
• LFCoB - https://sfsu.box.com/s/h6jf4ye3w2wdmvp17uobtwctn3pq85e2  
• HSS + EDU -  https://sfsu.box.com/s/hfrm2b3vf5u4b3fjo3umhkduk9fij4c6 
•  

(Still valid worksheets for Spring 2026)

Veteran's Office
San Francisco State University is committed to assisting Active Duty, Veterans, and Dependents of the United States Armed Forces attain their educational goals.

• Meet your Veteran Services Team
• Go over Federal and State Veteran Benefits
• Assistance using benefits
• Learn about work-study opportunities

https://veterans.sfsu.edu/ 

Division of International Education: https://international.sfsu.edu/ 

The Division of International Education office provides advising on F-1 Visa regulations, employment workshops, and new student welcome events to assist degree-seeking F-1 international students in achieving their personal, professional, and academic goals. 

Information for NEW F-1 Students: https://international.sfsu.edu/new

Pre-Arrival Checklist: https://international.sfsu.edu/pre-arrival-checklist 

Health Insurance Requirement Information: https://international.sfsu.edu/healthinsurance

Maintaining Student Status: https://international.sfsu.edu/maintaining-status 

Metro is a campus-wide program that is based out of the College of Ethnic Studies. We offer learning communities ("Academies") in each of the colleges at SF State—Science & Engineering, Liberal & Creative Arts, Health & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and Ethnic Studies.

https://metro.sfsu.edu/ 

Fall 2025 Classes: https://sfsu.app.box.com/file/1858042856897 

Post-Orientation Survey ☜ Please take some time to complete this short and anonymous, survey.