Welcome to ROAR Orientation
ROAR is Columbus State's orientation program for new undergraduate students (first-year, transfers, and non-traditional) as well as their parents, family members, and guests. ROAR is designed to offer guidance and promote positive student success throughout your college transition at Columbus State University. During orientation new students will have the opportunity to meet with their academic advisor, register for their first semester of courses, obtain their student ID, and meet with current students and staff.
For any questions, please check our frequently asked questions (FAQ), call us at 706-507-8593, or email us at orientation@columbusstate.edu.
Choose the Right Orientation for You
First-year Students
Students who are no more than 5 years out of high school or those who have never attended a college.
Non-traditional & Transfer Students (under 30 credit hours)
Students who have been out of high school for more than 5 years or those transferring from another institution with less than thirty hours.
Register NowTransfer Students (over 30 credit hours)
Students who have completed more than thirty hours from another institution.
Register NowActive Duty Military & Veterans
Military Orientation is completed within MyCSU. Please look for the notification under "My Notifications."
Military Online OrientationDual-Enrollment Students
If you are currently a high school student who has been accepted to take both high school and college classes please contact bagwell_emily@columbusstate.edu
If you have graduated from high school and you are entering CSU as a first year full time student please go to the First Year Students tab.
Notes
- The HOPE scholarship and other scholarships do not cover the cost of the orientation fee. Your ROAR fee will be due at the time of registration. For the fee-payment calendar, please visit the Bursar's Office website.
- If you are currently dual enrolled, are still attending high school, and will be remaining in high school for the following term, you will be invited to a special event by Dr. Melissa Young. Please monitor your CSU email for details!
2023 Orientation Schedules
Summer Sessions
(Virtual)
- Wednesday, May 3
- 12 p.m.
- 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 31
- 5 p.m.
Fall Sessions
(In-Person)
Main Campus
- Tuesday, June 20
- Saturday, June 24
- Saturday, July 29
RiverPark Campus
- Wednesday, July 12
- Saturday, July 22
Note: Riverpark Campus Orientations cater to the students with these majors: art, music, theatre, communication, history, education, kinesiology, health science, and nursing.
Non-traditional and Transfer Fall Sessions (Virtual)
- Friday, June 16
- 5 p.m.
- Monday, July 10
- 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 18
- 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 2
- 5 p.m.
Note: Only for non-traditional and transfer students
Additional Resources
The Guidebook
The Guidebook will be updated and available by June 2023.