New Student Programs

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact Information
Office of New Student Programs
Mid-Campus Residence Hall
109
(860) 832-1234
orientation@ccsu.edu

First-Year Orientation

2026 New Student Orientation Dates

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Friday, January 16, 2026

First Year Student Orientation (One-Day & Two-Day options)

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 12
Tuesday, July 14

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:

Tuesday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 17
Monday, June 22 - Tuesday, June 23
Thursday, June 25 - Friday, June 26
Monday, July 6 - Tuesday, July 7
Thursday, July 9 - Friday, July 10
 

Important Dates for new students beginning Fall 2026

First Year Student Move-In Day:

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Convocation and Kizer’s Kick-off!:

Monday, August 24, 2026

First Day of Classes

Tuesday, August 25, 2026