Orientation Dates

Orientation requirements and offerings are determined by student type.

• Freshman Students:
  • New Student Orientation is required for all new freshman undergraduate students. New freshman students will register for their first semester classes during their orientation session.
• Transfer Students:
  • Orientation is not required for new transfer students. Transfer students should complete the KSU Orientation Modules prior to course registration. Optional Accepted Student Events are available for new transfer students.
• International Students:
  • International Student Orientation is required for all new international students (undergraduate and graduate). International students should register for classes before attending orientation.  
• Dual Enrollment Students:
  • Students participating in KSU’s Dual Enrollment Program are required to attend a Dual Enrollment Orientation session, hosted by KSU Admissions.  
• Other Student Types:
  • Orientation is not required for readmit, transient, continuing, and auditing students. Graduate students will receive information about program orientations from the Graduate College.