New Student Orientation
What is New Student Orientation?
New Student Orientation (NSO) is a program for incoming CSU Stanislaus students designed to provide you with information about University requirements, general education requirements, major academic advising and student programs and services. Each NSO includes informational sessions with a variety of CSU Stanislaus staff and faculty to assist you with academic advising and course registration. Your attendance and participation in your New Student Orientation will greatly enhance your educational experience at CSU Stanislaus. By the end of the day, you will have a general understanding of the campus and, more importantly, your personalized class schedule for the upcoming semester.
How Will NSO Benefit Me and Why Should I Attend NSO Early?
- Preferred class selection and scheduling
- Opportunity to become familiar with campus prior to first day of classes
- Interaction with other new students as well as University faculty and staff
- Gain knowledge of University policies and graduation requirements
- Obtain information of campus services available to you as a student
- Receive an electronic copy of the current University catalog, class schedule, and student handbook
How Do I Register for NSO and How Much Does it Cost?
Register online at www.csustan.edu/nso. You should register as soon as possible as seating is on an orientation deadline basis. In the event that you have missed the deadline for your first choice orientation date, you will automatically be placed in your second choice date. In the event that you need to change your orientation date, you must notify the NSO office five business days prior to your scheduled orientation date.
The $75 New Student Orientation (NSO) fee is a mandatory fee charged to all new undergraduate students at CSU Stanislaus. It is separate from AND additional to registration fees and non-resident tuition. The additional NSO fee will be placed on your account whether or not you attend an orientation.
What Happens After I Register For NSO?
One week prior to your registration date, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided on the registration form. If you have questions or feel you must change your choice of dates, please contact the NSO office at (209) 664-6757.