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Running with the Herd New Student Orientation

Running with the Herd is a four-step orientation experience designed to help students build confidence, connections, and readiness for college. 

STEP 1: MASTODON ORIENTATION 101 

Students who have accepted their offer of admission will receive access by email to a self-guided virtual orientation. Fully completing Mastodon Orientation 101 opens access to scheduling academic advising appointments.  

STEP 2: MASTODON ADVISING

Once a student has completed their self-guided online orientation their next step is to meet with their academic advisor to register for courses. Academic advising and registration appointments can be completed virtually or in-person. 

STEP 3: MASTODON ORIENTATION 102

This on-campus experience helps students get acclimated to campus and connect with peers. New Mastodons will get to learn more about their major and connect with campus resources. Registration for this step opens on May 1, on this date students will receive an email inviting them to select a date.

STEP 4: MASTODON STAMPEDE WELCOME WEEKEND

The last step in the orientation experience is the Mastodon Stampede, our university's welcome weekend program for all new undergraduate students. This is a jam packed weekend of events to get you excited for your new life as a Mastodon. Save the date for August 20 to 23. More information to come!