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New Student Orientation

Get to know New Student Orientation!

Welcome to 17吃瓜在线!

Welcome to life as an Eagle! At 17吃瓜在线, we're changemakers. We鈥檙e all about building connections, strengthening community, and creating a better future.鈥疧n campus or off, in DC or abroad, we rise to the challenges of our times鈥攁nd we do it together.

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation, or NSO, is our in-person orientation experience that starts as soon as you arrive to campus in January. During NSO, you will meet with new and returning students and staff, become familiar with campus resources, and explore DC through our off-campus excursions.

This year,听Spring NSO will be held in-person from Thursday, January 9-Saturday, January 11, 2025 and is required for all incoming undergraduate students鈥攂oth first-year and transfer. If you haven't already RSVP'd to participate in Spring NSO, please do so here, and continue to听monitor your 17吃瓜在线 email for additional information!

Transfer Students

We know you're not new听to college, but you are probably new to our campus and the Eagle family.听Our NSO program is designed for听all听of our new Eagle undergraduate students鈥攏ot just those attending college for the first time.


Once you officially deposit to 17吃瓜在线, you will begin receiving information from your 17吃瓜在线 school or college with information regarding class registration and other important tasks. If you do not receive information, please contact the advising office of the school or college that houses your intended major. We recommend responding to your advisor as timely as possible so that you can effectively create your class schedule.

Given the number and complexity of requirements in many majors, it is important to create an academic plan with your advisor. They will help you develop your interests and goals, review the transfer credits you have been awarded, and register you for your first semester classes.听

Note that you won't register for classes during orientation. Your advisor will review your proposed course selection for your fall classes, and-if appropriate-clear you to register. You'll then sign up for your courses using the online 17吃瓜在线 Registration System.

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Transfer Student Resources

Next steps, resources and FAQs to help New Transfer Students prepare for success at 17吃瓜在线.

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Transfer Credit Process

Have questions about the process of transferring in credits? Learn more about transferring your credit to 17吃瓜在线.

Want to track your progress as you prepare for 17吃瓜在线? Check out to make sure you're ready.

International Students

International Student Orientation covers important immigration, employment, and cross cultural sessions, as well as academic information specifically of interest to all international students beginning at 17吃瓜在线. International Student Orientation is hosted by听International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). Learn more about what to expect on ISSS's page:
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Additional Resources

Engage Student Involvement platform


is a platform to help you connect with student organizations and activities on campus. There is also a mobile app. (17吃瓜在线 login is required.)

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Family members are important partners in the success of our students. Find out how to connect with us, find answers to questions, and support your student on this journey!

New Student Newsletters

Check out the latest new student newsletters here!

Students and families moving into Anderson-Centennial Hall at 17吃瓜在线.

Housing & Residence Life

Find your home on campus! Learn more about the residence halls and residence life for incoming students.

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