New College Student Orientation Schedules

You are embarking on what will be a powerfully challenging and rewarding time in your graduate school life. Your training here begins with New Student Orientation. Schedules and dates are below. Download the UNCSA Campus App to view the full orientation schedule and next steps.

Key Dates

  • May 17: Detailed orientation schedule published
  • May 21 @ 10am (EST): International Student Virtual Session.  
  • June 7: Prevention Education Courses Deadline
  • June 18: Online Parent/Student Orientation
  • July 1: Academic Registration for art and liberal arts classes
  • Aug 7-11 International Student In-Person Early Orientation
  • Aug. 13: New residential student move-in and commuter student check-in. Move-in appointments will be scheduled later this summer
  • Aug. 13-14: Parent & family portion of on-campus orientation
  • Aug. 19: Undergraduate classes begin

New Student & Parent Virtual Orientation

All virtual orientation sessions are recorded/posted below.  Click the title of the session and a new window will open a new window to view the recording.

College In-Person Orientation Schedule

We're excited to have the newest batch of Pickles on campus soon!  The detailed orientation schedule has been published on the UNCSA Campus App. 

  • In the app use the hamburger menu icon in the top left corner and tap Events & Calendars in the app.
  • Tap the small calendar icon next to the filter icon.
  • Check the box next to your schedule (Orientation 2024 UG Art School).
  • Tap done.
  • Choose the month of August on the calendar to see the detailed schedule.  

International student orientation begins on Aug 7 and move-in/check-in for all college students starts on Aug 13.