Summer Orientation for first-year Students 2008-09

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Welcome to La Sierra University! We are so glad you chose LSU for your journey through higher education. We are looking forward to meeting with you and getting to know you during Summer Orientation.

Summer Orientation is hosted by the Center for Student Academic Success (C-SAS) for future first-year students who have been admitted to La Sierra University. This required two-day orientation will provide you with the assistance you will need as you prepare to attend college and culminates in your registration for Fall Quarter classes.

Your parents are invited to attend their own Parent Orientation, either when you come to campus or to any of the additional Parent Orientation dates offered during the summer.

To allow us to offer you individual, personal attention during orientation, space for both each Summer and Parent Orientation Session is limited. Students and parents are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. So, hurry and register!

Please Continue reading and register at the end.

Summer and Parent Orientation Dates & Times
(Students attending Orientation in July and August are eligible for a $300 scholarship)

What to Expect during Summer Orientation

Registration Process

• Complete your Math and English placement tests (contact LSTC at 951-785-2896 or elowry@lasierra.edu to determine testing needs)
• Clear registration holds
• Complete your health physical and clear immunizations (or submit your completed health physical and immunization records)
• Speak to a financial counselor
• Outline a course of study with an academic advising coach
• Register for Fall Quarter courses

Residential Life

• Have the opportunity to experience residential life by staying in the residential hall overnight, if desired
• Make residential arrangements for Fall Quarter, if needed (a $100 deposit secures your room).

Campus Life

• Take your LSU ID picture on the second day of Orientation
• Learn more about the resources and opportunities through C-SAS, including the comprehensive First-Year Experience program
• Meet our team of academic advising coaches
• Meet your future peers and classmates
• Meet LSU administrators, faculty, and staff 
• Get to know our beautiful campus

Orientation Details

• Meals and residential hall stay overnight will all be provided at no additional cost for students
• Students are  expected to attend the entire two-day experience, until 5:00 pm on the second day
• Eligibility Criteria for the $300 Summer Scholarship (tuition or books):

  1) Attend ALL activities associated with one of the 2-day orientation during the months of July or August
  2) Complete registration of classes by August 30
  3) Submit ALL required paperwork to Admissions by August 30
  4) Submit ALL required paperwork to Student Financial Services by August 30
  5) Submit completed health physical and immunization forms to Health Services by August 30

  All scholarships are awarded according to LSU packaging guidelines and U.S. Dept. of Education Title IV regulations.
  

What to do prior to Orientation

Before Summer Orientation, there are a few things you should do to prepare to come on campus:

• Submit all necessary documents to the Office of Admissions & Records (including, high school transcripts, showing graduation date; AP test scores; TOEFL or Michigan test scores; college transcripts, if applicable;
• Complete your FAFSA, if you have not done so already
• All students are encouraged to get their health physical and complete the Health Record Form prior to Summer Orientation. For additional options to fulfill the health requirement click here

• Practice for the Math and English placement tests

1. Online study resources
2. Review a high school textbook
3. Calculators will not be allowed during the test, so brush up on your arithmetic

What to Bring to Orientation

• Documentation not submitted prior to Orientation (e.g., copy of H.S. diploma or copy of H.S. transcript with graduation date)
• Current photo identification (Note: You will not be allowed to complete your placement tests without a photo identification)
• Completed health physical and immunization records
• Comfortable clothes to change into for activities
• If staying in the residence hall overnight, bring clothes and personal care items
• Pen or pencil and notepad for notes

Parent Orientation

Orientations for parents take place the first day of each Summer Orientation session, from 8:00am-2:00pm, or on Sunday, August 24th, from 1:00-5:00pm. During this time, parents will meet LSU administrators, staff, and faculty and learn about the opportunities and resources available for students. Parents will then have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to meet with a financial aid counselor.

Parents from out-of-town who wish to stay overnight in a residence hall can make those arrangements by calling 951-785-2025 (Angwin Hall, females) or 951-785-2229 (Sierra Towers, males). As mentioned previously, there is no charge for students, but additional rooms can be reserved. Please contact the residence hall dean regarding pricing. Other local hotel accommodations can be found here.

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For additional information contact us at:

Center for Student Academic Success
La Sierra University
Sierra Vista Hall #119
(former Psychology Bldg. across from LSU Church at the corner of Sierra Vista Ave. & Pierce St.)
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515-8247

Phone: (951) 785-2452
Fax: (951) 785-2918
Email: orientation@lasierra.edu