This page is a collection of logistics and resources for Academic Advisors (and other supporting staff) during New Student Orientation.
In-Person Sessions
place information here
TIME | SESSION | LOCATION | NOTES |
MORNING BLOCK |
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7:00am to 8:00am | Orientation Setup | CCSC | NSFP - Orientation Leaders |
8:00am to 9:00am | Orientation Check-In | CCSC/Quad | Program Check-In: MXP; Checkpoints: Plaza Level; Metro Meet Up: Third Floor; |
8:15am - 8:45am | Metro Meet Up | Jack Adams Hall | Metro Program welcoming party |
8:00am to 8:50am | Meet up with your OL | Quad | Students find their OL on the Quad and meet other members in their Orientation small group |
8:50am to 9:00am | OLs Travel to Welcome | McKenna Hall | OLs walk groups to McKenna Theater |
9:00am to 9:40am | Program Welcome | McKenna Hall | Spirited Welcome presentation. Program Overview & Agenda delivered primarily by Leadership Team Students |
9:40am to 9:45am | Guest Dismissal/Travel and Student Travel | Guests depart McKenna Hall and Students Travel to Jack Adams Hall | |
9:45am to 10:15am | Gator Community Values | Jack Adams Hall | Hands-on, interactive workshop Free Speech, Expression, and Student Activism given by Dean Miguel or Chris Trudell |
10:15am | Student Dismissal to Small Groups | Students are dismissed to small groups | |
10:15am to 11:00am | Small Group #1 | Various Locations | Students debrief with their OLs in Small Groups |
LUNCH BLOCK |
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11:00am to 12:00pm | Lunch Rotation 1 | Yerba Buena Dining Hall | Students and OLs eat lunch in small groups |
11:00pm to 12:00pm | Campus Tour 1 | Campus Wide | OLs present on Top 5 things to know as a student. Varies by group. Always include: Health, Wellness & Safety; Academic Support Resources; Student Involvement and Activism |
12:00pm to 1:00pm | Lunch Rotation 2 | Yerba Buena Dining Hall | Students and OLs eat lunch in small groups |
12:00pm to 1:00pm | Campus Tour 2 | Campus Wide | OLs present on Top 5 things to know as a student. Varies by group. Always include: Health, Wellness & Safety; Academic Support Resources; Student Involvement and Activism |
AFTERNOON BLOCK |
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12:45pm | Jack Adams Hall Opens | Jack Adams Hall | OLs lead groups to the destination |
1:00pm to 2:15pm | Academic Overview and Core Advising | Jack Adams Hall | Group Advising facilitated by UAC |
2:15pm to 2:45pm | Small Group #2: Course Loading | Registration Locations | Trouble shooting log-in issues, completed class palnning worksheet, Loading Courses |
AFTERNOON / COURSE REGISTRATION BLOCK |
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2:45pm to 4:00pm | Course Registration | Registration Locations | OLs bring students to the Library and assist with Course Registration for their small group. When finished registering, students can head to CCSC for the Resource Fair and/or a campus tour |
3:00pm to 5:00pm | Resource Fair | CCSC | Resource Fair, Campus Tour and Student Orgs + All Other Open Houses/Resources |
Doors Open/Set-up: 12:30 pm
Session Runtime: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - Jack Adams Hall
Academic Overview and Core Advising (GPS)
Assignment |
Student Count |
Tables Needed |
Assigned Advisors | Orientation Leaders |
Lead Presenter |
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Joe | |
Co-Presenter |
|
|
n/a | |
CoSE |
89 |
11 |
✱ Sushma, Viktor, Andrew, Diana, Michelle, Jesus, Sam, Christian | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU |
60 |
8 |
✱ Tasia, Shirley, Jay-Nee, Julia | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB |
32 |
4 |
✱ Tara, Elisa | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND |
57 |
7 |
✱ Ezekiel, Jenelle, Erin, Earlene | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
ALL COLLEGE |
238 |
|
✱ College Lead for this session |
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning scripts:
CoSE = https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
BUS = https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
HSS/EDU = https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu
LCA/ETHS/UND = https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Various Computer Labs
Small Group #2: Course Loading
—Orientation Lead Presentation/Live Demo
2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - Various Computer Labs
Course Registration
College/Group | Student Count | Room Assignment (cap) | Advisors | Orientation Leaders (*Presenter) |
CoSE | 45 | Study Commons (95) | Sushma,Viktor, Michelle | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU | 31 | LIB 121 (60) | Tasia, Shirley | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB | 23 | BUS 212 (36) | Tara, Herman (floater) | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND | 30 | BUS 214 (35) | Ezekiel, Erin | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
METRO Only | 45 | LIB 280 (70) | Jenelle, Diana, Andrew | TBD |
EOP Only | 34 | LIB 282 (32) | EOP Staff | TBD |
COMBO | 30 | LIB 281 (26) | EOP Staff | TBD |
Doors Open/Set-up: 12:30 pm
Session Runtime: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - Jack Adams Hall
Academic Overview and Core Advising (GPS)
Assignment |
Student Count |
Tables Needed |
Assigned Advisors | Orientation Leaders |
Lead Presenter |
|
|
Joe | |
Co-Presenter |
|
|
n/a | |
CoSE |
90 |
11 |
✱ Sushma, |
Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU |
60 |
8 |
✱ Tasia, Shirley, Jay-Nee, Julia | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB |
34 |
4 |
✱ Tara, Elisa | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND |
57 |
7 |
✱ Ezekiel, Jenelle, |
Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
ALL COLLEGE |
241 |
|
✱ College Lead for this session |
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning scripts:
CoSE = https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
BUS = https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
HSS/EDU = https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu
LCA/ETHS/UND = https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Various Computer Labs
Small Group #2: Course Loading
—Orientation Lead Presentation/Live Demo
2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - Various Computer Labs
Course Registration
College/Group | Student Count | Room Assignment (cap) | Advisors | Orientation Leaders (*Presenter) |
CoSE | 49 | Study Commons (95) | Sushma, |
Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU | 28 | Basement Quiet Study (60) | Tasia, Shirley | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB | 22 | BUS 212 (36) | Tara, Herman (floater) | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND | 31 | BUS 214 (35) | Ezekiel, |
Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
METRO Only | 67 | LIB 280 (70) | Jenelle, Diana, Andrew | TBD |
EOP Only | 20 | LIB 282 (32) | EOP Staff | TBD |
COMBO | 24 | LIB 281 (26) | EOP Staff | TBD |
Doors Open/Set-up: 12:30 pm
Session Runtime: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - Jack Adams Hall
Academic Overview and Core Advising (GPS)
Assignment |
Student Count |
Tables Needed |
Assigned Advisors |
Orientation Leaders |
Lead Presenter |
|
|
Diana | |
Co-Presenter |
|
|
Viktor | |
CoSE |
88 |
11 |
✱ Sushma, Andrew, Michelle, Jesus, Sam, Christian | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU |
61 |
8 |
✱ Tasia, Shirley, Jay-Nee, Julia | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB |
30 |
4 |
✱ Tara, Elisa | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND |
48 |
6 |
✱ Ezekiel, Jenelle, Erin, Earlene | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
ALL COLLEGE |
227 |
29 |
✱ College Lead for this session |
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning scripts:
CoSE = https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
BUS = https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
HSS/EDU = https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu
LCA/ETHS/UND = https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Various Computer Labs
Small Group #2: Course Loading
—Orientation Lead Presentation/Live Demo
2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - Various Computer Labs
Course Registration
College/Group | Student Count | Room Assignment (cap) | Advisors | Orientation Leaders (*Presenter) |
CoSE | 51 | Study Commons (95) | Sushma,Viktor, Michelle, Joe (floater) | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU | 29 | LIB 121 (60) | Tasia, Shirley, Joe (floater) | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB | 19 | BUS 212 (36) | Tara, Herman (floater) | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND | 25 | BUS 214 (25) | Ezekiel, Erin | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
METRO Only | 25 | LIB 281 (26) | Jenelle, Diana, Andrew | TBD |
EOP Only | 30 | LIB 282 (32) | EOP Staff | TBD |
COMBO | 48 | LIB 280 (70) | EOP Staff | TBD |
Doors Open/Set-up: 12:30 pm
Session Runtime: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - Jack Adams Hall
Academic Overview and Core Advising (GPS)
Assignment |
Student Count |
Tables Needed |
Assigned Advisors |
Orientation Leaders |
Lead Presenter |
|
|
Andrew | |
Co-Presenter |
|
|
Shirley | |
CoSE |
77 |
10 |
✱ Sushma, Viktor, Diana, Michelle, Jesus, Sam, Christian | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU |
62 |
8 |
✱ Tasia, Jay-Nee, Julia | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB |
34 |
4 |
✱ Tara, Elisa | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND |
47 |
6 |
✱ Ezekiel, Jenelle, Erin, Earlene | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
ALL COLLEGE |
220 |
28 |
✱ College Lead for this session |
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning scripts:
CoSE = https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
BUS = https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
HSS/EDU = https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu
LCA/ETHS/UND = https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Various Computer Labs
Small Group #2: Course Loading
—Orientation Lead Presentation/Live Demo
2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - Various Computer Labs
Course Registration
College/Group | Student Count | Room Assignment (cap) | Advisors | Orientation Leaders (*Presenter) |
CoSE | 42 | Study Commons (95) | Sushma,Viktor, Joe (floater), Michelle | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU | 33 | LIB 121 (60) | Tasia, Shirley | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB | 20 | BUS 212 (36) | Tara, Herman (floater) | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND | 26 | BUS 214 (25) | Ezekiel, Erin | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
METRO Only | 45 | LIB 281 (26) | Jenelle, Diana, Andrew | TBD |
EOP Only | 30 | LIB 282 (32) | EOP Staff | TBD |
COMBO | 24 | LIB 280 (70) | EOP Staff | TBD |
Doors Open/Set-up: 12:30 pm
Session Runtime: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - Jack Adams Hall
Academic Overview and Core Advising (GPS)
Assignment |
Student Count |
Tables Needed |
Assigned Advisors |
Orientation Leaders |
Lead Presenter |
|
|
Viktor | |
Co-Presenter |
|
|
Jenelle | |
CoSE | 48 |
6 |
✱ Sushma, Andrew, Michelle, Jesus, Sam, Christian | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU | 65 |
8 |
✱ Tasia, Diana, Shirley, Jay-Nee, Julia, Joe, Herman | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB | 41 |
5 |
✱ Tara, Elisa | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND | 32 |
4 |
✱ Ezekiel, Erin, Earlene | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
ALL COLLEGE | 176 |
23 |
✱ College Lead for this session |
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning scripts:
CoSE = https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
BUS = https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
HSS/EDU = https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu
LCA/ETHS/UND = https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Various Computer Labs
Small Group #2: Course Loading
—Orientation Lead Presentation/Live Demo
2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - Various Computer Labs
Course Registration
College/Group | Student Count | Room Assignment (cap) | Advisors | Orientation Leaders (*Presenter) |
CoSE | 29 | Study Commons (95) | Sushma,Viktor, Michelle | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree |
HSS + EDU | 30 | LIB 121 (60) | Tasia, Shirley | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali |
LFCoB | 21 | BUS 212 (36) | Tara, Herman (floater) | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley |
LCA + ETHS + UND | 18 | BUS 214 (25) | Ezekiel, Erin | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor |
METRO Only | 44 | LIB 280 (70) | Jenelle, Diana, Andrew, Joe (floater) | TBD |
EOP Only | 19 | LIB 282 (32) | EOP Staff | TBD |
COMBO | 15 | LIB 281 (26) | EOP Staff | TBD |
Class Availabilities:
Running LOW on:
(GE 1B) ETHS 110, HIST 101
(GE 2) ISED 160, PHIL 111, ALL 112's
FULL:
(GE 2) PSY 171
(Bus Stats) ECON 212
(major) ENGR 212
(major) BIOL 210
(major) ID 240
Course Match classes:
AAS 212 (section 3 only)
FIN 101
RRS 100
RRS 250
RRS 252
Doors Open/Set-up: 12:30 pm
Session Runtime: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - Jack Adams Hall
Academic Overview and Core Advising (GPS)
Assignment |
Student Count |
Tables Needed |
Assigned Advisors |
Orientation Leaders |
Lead Presenter |
|
|
Shirley | |
Co-Presenter |
|
|
Andrew | |
CoSE |
11 |
✱ Sushma, Viktor, Diana, Michelle, Jesus, Sam, Christian | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree | |
HSS + EDU |
8 |
✱ Tasia, Jay-Nee, Julia | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali | |
LFCoB |
4 |
✱ Tara, Elisa | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley | |
LCA + ETHS + UND |
6 |
✱ Ezekiel, Jenelle, |
Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor | |
ALL COLLEGE |
29 |
✱ College Lead for this session |
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning scripts:
CoSE = https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
BUS = https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
HSS/EDU = https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu
LCA/ETHS/UND = https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Various Computer Labs
Small Group #2: Course Loading
—Orientation Lead Presentation/Live Demo
2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - Various Computer Labs
Course Registration
College/Group | Student Count | Room Assignment (cap) | Advisors | Orientation Leaders (*Presenter) |
CoSE | Study Commons (95) | Sushma,Viktor, Michelle | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree | |
HSS + EDU | LIB 121 (60) | Tasia, Shirley | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali | |
LFCoB | BUS 212 (36) | Tara, Herman (floater) | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley | |
LCA + ETHS + UND | BUS 214 (25) | Ezekiel, Erin, Joe (floater) | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor | |
METRO Only | LIB 281 (26) | Jenelle, Diana, Andrew | TBD | |
EOP Only | LIB 282 (32) | EOP Staff | TBD | |
COMBO | LIB 280 (70) | EOP Staff | TBD |
Doors Open/Set-up: 12:30 pm
Session Runtime: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - Jack Adams Hall
Academic Overview and Core Advising (GPS)
Assignment |
Student Count |
Tables Needed |
Assigned Advisors |
Orientation Leaders |
Lead Presenter |
|
|
Jenelle | |
Co-Presenter |
|
|
Diana | |
CoSE |
11 |
✱ Sushma, Viktor, Andrew, Michelle, Jesus, Sam, Christian | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree | |
HSS + EDU |
8 |
✱ Tasia, Shirley, Jay-Nee, Julia | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali | |
LFCoB |
4 |
✱ Tara, Elisa | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley | |
LCA + ETHS + UND |
6 |
✱ Ezekiel, Erin, Earlene | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor | |
ALL COLLEGE |
29 |
✱ College Lead for this session |
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning scripts:
CoSE = https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
BUS = https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
HSS/EDU = https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu
LCA/ETHS/UND = https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Various Computer Labs
Small Group #2: Course Loading
—Orientation Lead Presentation/Live Demo
2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - Various Computer Labs
Course Registration
College/Group | Student Count | Room Assignment (cap) | Advisors | Orientation Leaders (*Presenter) |
CoSE | Study Commons (95) | Sushma,Viktor, Michelle | Atharva, Bahara, Christian, Dev, Jorge, Omshree | |
HSS + EDU | LIB 121 (60) | Tasia, Shirley | Ace, Emilia, Maleeka, Rushali | |
LFCoB | BUS 212 (36) | Tara, Herman (floater) | Charlize, Chris, Khushi, Lizzy, Riley | |
LCA + ETHS + UND | BUS 214 (25) | Ezekiel, Erin, Joe (floater) | Jesus, Kaity, Savannah, Valerie, Victor | |
METRO Only | LIB 281 (26) | Jenelle, Diana, Andrew | TBD | |
EOP Only | LIB 282 (32) | EOP Staff | TBD | |
COMBO | LIB 280 (70) | EOP Staff | TBD |
Orientation Training Resources & Links
Entire BOX Folder: https://sfsu.box.com/s/f8r4nqn3cb5v9ybywvhbv6yfuggk8a6v
- Orientation Training Agenda: https://sfsu.box.com/s/vnujzydnfby83xhq24fdu5r8f0falgr2
- Orientation Training Feedback Survey: https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_emP8aw2SIYLCVXo
- Training Day 1 Recording - https://sfsu.box.com/s/pdh01nmwtxgg0ttm1xzqkijccf9uv3h1
- Training Day 2 Recording - https://sfsu.box.com/s/ysaxzll1deaii6vxftnrr4rm786gxdsz
Orientation Clipboard Page: https://advisinghub.sfsu.edu/clipboard
Orientation Comms - Summer 2025 Teams Chat:
- Most supporting staff are included on the Orientation Summer 2025 Teams chat - if not, let me know! (josephb@sfsu.edu)
- Used for daily announcements/updates
- Semi-emergency communications
- Pinned thread at the top should be a link to the Orientation Clipboard page (this page)
Freshman Orientation Advising Module (FOAM) - Summer 2025:
- Self-signup - https://sfsu.instructure.com/enroll/C4NETM
- Home page - https://sfsu.instructure.com/courses/62731
Freshman Class Planner Worksheets & GE 2 Scripts:
- LCA + ETHS + UND - https://sfsu.box.com/s/ahfy2ix0pgasogiccv32n1qctvtsd8el
- GE Area 2 Script - https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
- GE Area 2 Script - https://sfsu.box.com/s/8olo5zi4t6ho773v1wedza2dwhz4s3xc
- CoSE - https://sfsu.box.com/s/ams521lgxmoomtcui7ni75hm678tqj74
- GE Area 2 Script - https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
- GE Area 2 Script - https://sfsu.box.com/s/698x2xg0yz11emddlap11kdgfpaew7b0
- LFCoB - https://sfsu.box.com/s/h6jf4ye3w2wdmvp17uobtwctn3pq85e2
- GE Area 2 Script - https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
- GE Area 2 Script - https://sfsu.box.com/s/pohvdnyyp2hku2xzd5yuc66gf1af295o
- HSS + EDU - https://sfsu.box.com/s/hfrm2b3vf5u4b3fjo3umhkduk9fij4c6
- GE Area 2 Script - https://sfsu.box.com/s/q0f42w0g9xmerym5mvd06y1zhcdonevu
Orientation Advising Resources Page:
- https://advisinghub.sfsu.edu/orientation-advising-and-registration-resources
- Open GE List: https://advisinghub.sfsu.edu/open-ge-courses-fall-2025-pattern
- Nursing major clarifications: https://advisinghub.sfsu.edu/major-clarifications
Presentations:
- Gator's Path to Success - In-person (GPS) - https://sfsu.box.com/s/099u07cpz6qwliuol00lb2vcztsmt0wh
- Gator's Path to Success - Virtual (GPS) - TBA
- GE Area 2 QR Breakout room scripts - TBA
Other Training Documents:
- New Fall 2025 GE Pattern Changes - https://sfsu.box.com/s/j5t087uzjastviywlov6rf13skvf96jd
- Major Program Changes - https://sfsu.app.box.com/v/f25programchanges
- Orientation Leaders' College Assignments: https://sfsu.box.com/s/tns4dslesoqaq767ttbx2skys7qbt0ux
- Metro Courses - https://metro.sfsu.edu/fall-2025-classes
- Metro Pathways - https://sfsu.box.com/s/uf2i1592ia213t7wsspo49eap550773n
- Missed Orientation - https://newstudentprograms.sfsu.edu/did-you-miss-new-student-orientation (language not updated yet)
Virtual Registration/Advising Zoom:
- https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/84171767696?pwd=a3EraWFpNXp3NDNzdkJGMjVmd2gwdz09
- ID: 841 7176 7696
- Passcode: 128451
Virtual Registration/Advising Tracking Sheet:
Contact Information
New Student Help Desk Page: https://newstudentprograms.sfsu.edu/new-student-help-desk
Orientation Summer 2025 Dates: https://newstudentprograms.sfsu.edu/NSO#tab-1017-1
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
First Name | Last Name | ID Number | College Assignment |
Ace | Ellis | 923356665 | HSS |
Atharva | Shrivastava | 923269188 | COSE |
Bahara | Mehry | 924344431 | COSE |
Charlize | David | 924032184 | BUS |
Chris | Smith | 923881423 | BUS |
Christian | Barragan | 924028986 | COSE |
Dev | Gohil | 924250519 | COSE |
Emilia | Rector | 923834584 | HSS |
Jesus | Lopez | 923285841 | LCA |
Jorge | Bravo Vasquez | 923366753 | COSE |
Kaity | Cunnington | 923741673 | LCA |
Khushi | Yadav | 923681886 | BUS |
Lizzy | Lee | 923800576 | BUS |
Maleeka Jubin | Jubin Aneesh | 924349813 | HSS |
Omshree | Bharodiya | 922967406 | COSE |
Riley | Valenzuela | 923141372 | BUS |
Rushali | Patel | 923797131 | HSS |
Savannah | Frausto | 922935933 | LCA |
Valerie | Rodriguez | 923492138 | LCA |
Victor | Ramos | 921661556 | LCA |
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FOR EMERGENCY ADVISING ISSUES - TEXT JOE AT: 567-343-5393
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 - https://sfsu.box.com/s/xuxd9th3m62yuvhx49hsj6yntejrispw
Fall 2025-26 Pathways Update - https://sfsu.box.com/s/uf2i1592ia213t7wsspo49eap550773n
Metro Class Rules - https://sfsu.box.com/s/hz4gpg9k3ck4uam49b0h77e9gmc6l1hg
Fall 2025 Classes - https://sfsu.box.com/s/pctndtfjn0z6r7yth0pmccfuz8ygi0ft
Virtual Sessions
TIME |
SESSION |
LOCATION |
NOTES |
MORNING BLOCK |
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8:30am to 9:30am | Open Zoom | Main Session | NSFP |
8:30am to 9:30am | Holds Removal | Link provided to students | NSFP, Admissions, OIP |
9:30am to 10:00am | Morning Welcome | Main Session | Program introduction by NSFP and Ols |
10:00am to 10:05am | Financial Aid Information | Main Session | |
10:05am to 10:35am | Gator Community Values | Main Session | |
10:35am to 11:00am | Virtual Breakout Rooms with Ols | Main Session | OLs send links to students for College Meetings |
11:00am to 12:15pm | Academic Life & Core Advising | Main Session | Facilitated by UAC |
LUNCH BLOCK |
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12:15pm to 1:00pm | Lunch Break | None | None |
AFTERNOON ZOOM SCHEDULE |
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1:00pm to 4:30pm | Virutal Orientation Help Desk | Main Session | OLs and NSFP assist students with Zoom issues and general questions |
1:00pm to 1:30pm | Registration Overview (Registration Tutorial) | Main Session | Registration Prep - Log-in Troubleshooting - Course Registration Tools - Student Center - Class Schedule Search |
1:30pm to 1:45pm | Student Dismissal & Assistance | Main Session | OLs provide Zoom links for registration spaces. OLs aid students who need help with Zoom. |
1:30pm to 4:30pm | Virtual Open Lab (Course Registration) | UAC Zoom | Students sign-on to register for classes at 1:30pm or when instructed. |
1:30pm to 4:30pm | Interactive Student Top 5 Sessions & Small Group Sessions | Main Session | OLs present on Top 5 things to know as a student. Varies by group. Always includes: 1. Health, Wellness and Safety Resources 2. Academic Support Resources 3. Student Involvement and Activism Small Breakout Sessions (Virutal Small Groups) Promote Welcome Week and GatorFest + Peer Mentor opportunities |
4:30pm to 5:00pm | Final Q&A and Help | Main Session | Students have a last chance to connect with the Orientation team and ask remaining questions |
GPS Student Links:
- Submit Questions for Workshop Session: https://forms.gle/QpjZpkq7wDPwM1Pm9
- Return to this main Orientation Zoom @1:00pm: [[for OL Reg Tools session]]
GPS Advisor Resources:
- Questions submitted for GPS Q/A: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bCcyKYYG_HqcJ8DSKmfyWLobyMKZXIXa1aapfHESipE/edit?gid=1937446025#gid=1937446025
- Virtual Open Labs Zoom link: https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/84171767696?pwd=a3EraWFpNXp3NDNzdkJGMjVmd2gwdz09
Open Registration Labs Meeting INFO:
- https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/84171767696?pwd=a3EraWFpNXp3NDNzdkJGMjVmd2gwdz09
- ID: 841 7176 7696
- Passcode: 128451
Open Labs Checked-In Student Tracking Sheet:
Student Attendee 1-1 Advising Schedule:
- A-D = 1:30pm
- E-H = 2:00pm
- I-M = 2:30pm
- N-Q = 3:00pm
- R-U = 3:30pm
- V-Z = 4pm
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Gator's Path to Success Presentation Resources
Freshman Orientation Class Planner worksheet (4 versions based on College)
Class Enrollment Tools
Learn how to navigate your Student Center portal and the general process of "how to enroll".
Learn how to find classes using the online Class Schedule search tool:
How To Look Up And Register For Classes Using Gator Scheduler
Other Supporting Offices
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
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.
Fall 2025 Classes: https://sfsu.app.box.com/file/1858042856897
Post-Orientation Resources
Post-Orientation Survey ☜ Please take some time to complete this short and anonymous, survey.