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Traditional Student Orientation - Columbus State University

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Orientation

Traditional Student Orientation

Welcome to the Traditional Student Orientation. If you are a Freshman, please read and thoroughly follow the steps below to register. All students must attend a ROAR Orientation session before enrolling in classes.

Summer admit students - Your sessions are conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Fall admit students - Your sessions are conducted in-person on the main or RiverPark Campus.

How to Register for ROAR Orientation

Step 1

Log into MyCSU and Locate "My To-Do List" on the home tab. Click on "you must register for an orientation session" link. Complete the registration process and payment. Your orientation hold will not be removed until you attend orientation.

Fall Admit Students ROAR Dates

  • Saturday, May 31st – Main Campus – CLOSED
  • Tuesday, June 10th – Main Campus – CLOSED
  • Saturday, June 21st – Main Campus – CLOSED
  • Saturday, July 12th – Riverpark Campus – CLOSED
  • Friday, July 18th – Riverpark Campus
  • Friday, August 1st – Main Campus
Step 2
Complete your Advising survey located in MyCSU. Log into MyCSU choose forms at the top of the page, and choose the second option “Advising Survey”. Complete the survey and your CSU advisor will email you with your schedule.
Step 3
Check your CSU email 24-48 hours after you have registered and paid for instructions on how to complete the ROAR Orientation Modules through Cougarview. Cougarview opens Monday, February 3rd for all students.
Step 4
Complete the modules and attend ROAR Orientation Session.

Note: There are no refunds for the ROAR Orientation Program after registration and payment have been submitted.

If you need assistance, please contact us at 706-507-8593 or email us at orientation@columbusstate.edu

Orientation Pricing:

In-Person Summer Orientations

$85/student

$25/guest

*Only allowed 2 guests per student

Virtual Orientation:

$25/student

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