Welcome New Blue Devils!
At First-Year Student Orientation, the Central community comes together for a high-impact program featuring our welcoming campus community and engaging Orientation Leaders. Programs occur in January for new Spring admits, and through the summer for Fall admits.
Orientation Outcomes
- Welcome new students to campus and valuable campus resources, such as our Blanket of Support,
- Connect new students to each other, to Orientation Leaders, and to their peers
- Provide an initial exposure to the Undergraduate advising team, faculty and staff, so that new students may learn about academic advising and partake in course registration.
- Learn about Central technology, obtain a Student-ID & parking pass, and take home an academic course schedule.
2024 Orientation Dates for First Year Students
Please visit our First-Year Road Map for help with understanding next steps. It is critical to note that completing Math & English Placement Exams, as well as submitting SAT/ACT scores is an important requirement before attending Orientation. Advisors will be unable to support schedule creation if these are not completed.
Convocation and Kick-off!:
Monday, August 28, 2023
Once you confirm your acceptance to CCSU, you will receive email communication with information about advising, registration and orientation. Signing up for Orientation should be done quickly since spots are limited. Please call us at 860.832.1234 or email us at Orientation@ccsu.edu with any questions.
First-Year Student Roadmap
Welcome first-year students! Use this roadmap as a guide to important information and timelines. In addition to guiding through your first year at CCSU, our First-Year Road Map contains important information for you today about SAT/ACT Scores, as well as information about Math and Writing Placement Exams. Start your journey!
Our First Year Student Orientation has 2 options for students.
Students will stay in one of our residence halls for the duration of the program and be fully immersed in campus life. (This format is highly recommended)
First Year Student Two-Day Programs:
Wednesday, June 12 - Thursday, June 13
Monday, June 17 - Tuesday, June 18
Monday, June 24 - Tuesday, June 25
Thursday, June 27 - Friday, June 28
Monday, July 8 - Tuesday, July 9
Thursday, July 11 - Friday, July 12
A more condensed approach to sharing important information and providing an engaging experience for students as best possible.
First Year Student One-Day Program:
Friday, June 21
Tuesday, August 20
Important Dates for Fall 2024 New Students
First Year Student Move-In Day:
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Convocation and Kizer’s Kick-off!:
Monday, August 26, 2024