New Student Orientation

New Students

We are excited to welcome you to the SDSU Imperial Valley Family! Information for New Student Orientation is now available. Please click on your category to enter the orientation site.

If you’re a new student, please check your SDSUid Gmail account for important updates. All information regarding orientation and registration for classes is sent to your SDSU student gmail account.

We look forward to welcoming you to SDSU Imperial Valley!

BEFORE YOU START:

  • Activate your SDSUid. As an admitted student, you will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions on how to activate your SDSUid account.
  • Complete the steps in the email to activate your account. You will use your SDSUid and password to log in to the New Student Orientation reservation system.
  • SDSUid Gmail account is required. You must have your SDSUid Gmail account set up to receive the confirmation email BEFORE you make your reservation. For instructions to set up your SDSUid Gmail account, please visit the Google G Suite for Students page. The Google Workspace mailbox for your SDSUid can be accessed by going to gmail.sdsu.edu.
  • Alternatively, to activate your SDSUid by visiting: https://it.sdsu.edu/sdsuid/activation
  • Make sure you are logged out of any personal gmail accounts as you will not have access to the form to register. If you are attempting to register using your personal email address or personal Google browser, you will need to log in with your SDSU email account.
  • If you are not able to create your sdsu email account, please contact SDSU IT team at (619) 594-HELP (4357) during university hours for further assistance.
  • Any other questions please email [email protected]

FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN ORIENTATION IS JULY 23, 2026. 

All first-year freshmen are expected to attend New Student Orientation at the Calexico campus
Important Dates

  • Monday, May 25

    New Student Orientation Registration System Opens (check your SDSU email for the registration link)

  • Wednesday, June 3

    Pre-Orientation Modules will be available

  • Monday, June 22

    Financial Aid Workshop

  • Thursday, July 9

    Virtual Advising Session with Freshman Advisor

  • Friday, July 10

    Deadline to register for New Student Orientation

  • Friday, July 17

    Deadline to complete pre-orientation modules

  • Thursday, July 23

    New Freshman Orientation
Here’s why you must attend:
  • Meet with your campus leaders
  • Learn what it means to be a responsible member of the SDSU community
  • Embrace SDSU's values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Start making SDSU your new home by meeting new friends
  • To facilitate a smooth orientation reservation process, please keep the following in mind:
  • Space is limited for each orientation program due to classroom capacities and more importantly, to facilitate students making connections in small groups.

 In order to have your schedule created, you MUST:
  • Submit final transcripts which include spring 2026 grades/credits/AP scores and date of graduation.
  • Complete the pre-orientation modules.
  • Attend the entire orientation program, approximately 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

(Note: Information is subject to change)

SPRING TRANSFER ORIENTATION is January 8, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

ALL Transfer Students are expected to attend Orientation

Here’s why you must attend:
  • Register for classes
    • If basic course registration fees are paid with no holds, transcripts have been received and you attend the entire orientation program from approximately 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.*
  • Meet your campus leaders
  • Learn what it means to be a responsible member of the SDSU community
  • Embrace SDSU’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Start making SDSU your new home by meeting your new friends

  • Tuesday, November 4

    New Student Orientation Registration System Opens (check your SDSU email for the registration link)

  • Tuesday, November 4

    Pre-Orientation Modules will be available

  • Tuesday, December 9

    Financial Aid Workshop

  • Monday, December 22

    Deadline to register for New Transfer Student Orientation

  • Week of January 5 - 7

    Virtual Advising Session with Major Advisors (your major advisor will email you mid-late December to tell you your advising date and zoom link)

  • Wednesday, January 7

    Deadline to complete pre-orientation modules

  • Thursday, January 8

    New Transfer Student Orientation

(NOTE: Dates are subject to change)

FALL TRANSFER ORIENTATION is July 30, 2026


IMPORTANT DATES

ALL Transfer Students are expected to attend Orientation

Here’s why you must attend:
  • Register for classes
    • If basic course registration fees are paid with no holds, transcripts have been received and you attend the entire orientation program from approximately 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.*
  • Meet your campus leaders
  • Learn what it means to be a responsible member of the SDSU community
  • Embrace SDSU’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Start making SDSU your new home by meeting your new friends

  • Monday, May 25

    New Student Orientation Registration System Opens (check your SDSU email for the registration link)

  • Wednesday, June 3

    Pre-Orientation Modules will be available

  • Monday, June 22

    Financial Aid Workshop

  • Thursday, July 9

    Deadline to register for New Transfer Student Orientation

  • Friday, July 17

    Deadline to complete pre-orientation modules

  • Weeks of July 20 through July 27

    Virtual Advising Session with Major Advisors (your major advisor will email you)

  • Thursday, July 30

    New Transfer Student Orientation
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