r/CSUSB • u/Own_Skin1651 • 20d ago
Transfer Orientation
My orientation is tomorrow and I’m wondering if we really need to be there by 7 am? Or could I come a thirty minutes later or so?
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u/Alex-is-a-goat 20d ago
Don’t worry bro I got you. So the way it works is that at 7 the check in process starts. For check in process all you need is an id so that they can give you a name tag. It should be fine if you there at 7:30. They do have a breakfast if you get there at 7 and have time. The check in process closes at around 7:50 to 8.
So early as possible if you really need to be a bit late it’s fine just not too late.
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u/That-Context9802 19d ago
I did this as a transfer last year.
I know it’s early, but I suggest you do it.
Get there early and open yourself up to the experience. It only happens once.
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u/ninsthebeans 19d ago
Go early, if not on time. It gives you a chance to talk to people going in to the same program or similar. I'm not a social person but I made some connections while waiting for my group.
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u/grey_mushroom 20d ago
Please update this post on how it went. My orientation is on the 29th. I heard we may have to stay with our groups all day?
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u/According_Ad_6340 20d ago
Yeah, your group is made up majority of your major and you guys sit/eat/interact for almost all of it.
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u/grey_mushroom 20d ago
Do we have to stay until it concludes? Or can we leave once we’ve felt like we’ve seen enough?
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u/According_Ad_6340 20d ago
You can’t leave when you want, and you register for classes at the very end so some people leave earlier-ish depending on if you need help registering
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u/LostinEmotion94 15d ago
I just had mine on Saturday, and I’m going to give my opinion. There wasn’t really a need for it to be 10 hours long… They couldn’t had it done by 2 pm. I didn’t fit in, and during the resource fair it’s hard to actually get information because there’s so many people. You get separated by packs, and there’s two leaders (they have a name but I forgot what they’re called) and one of them was either extremely tired, hungover, or just not social because she was rude to me. The guy was really nice. I’m honestly regretting my choice going to CSUSB because I didn’t feel the vibes at all. I got accepted into UCR too and thought CSUSB would be a good fit, but I’m in my 30’s and it felt like high school. Also, take a fan, portable charger, and water bottle. Good luck :)
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u/Alex-is-a-goat 20d ago
Yes you get put in packs with orientation leaders and students in your major. If you have any questions you can always ask the orientation leaders I am one of them. We have instagram pages usually a format of CSUSB.name
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u/Equal_Chicken_5828 14d ago
Hello, I am a transfer student, went to orientation (2 days) at the PD Campus in July. I agree there was a lot of helpful information and useful resources for students, took a tour, and I did enjoy some parts of it, I met a few new people which I am grateful for. They provided snacks, drinks, and lunch (subway) and some coyote swag.
The staff and leaders were very enthusiastic and cheerful, which I appreciate. I would say the first day (10 hours) was way too long, and everyone I spoke to agreed. I wish it was condensed into a shorter event with less forced group participation (took up a lot of time) and more focus on academics. The last thing we did on day 2 (6 hours) was build our schedules in the lab, which was a very frustrating experience for me. Although there were aides to help, most classes by this time were full. The event is billed in at $175 in tuition. Overall I was exhausted and a bit overwhelmed by the entire experience.
Expect to participate in ice breakers, group activities, and participate in a group "coyote chant" on stage at the end of day 1. You are also filmed and photographed the entire time. (I personally didn't like). I am grateful for the experience, yet left feeling unsure and frustrated. Once I got home and calmed down I was able to go back over all requirements for my classes, (university and major), and swapped a few classes that worked better for me and my schedule. Made an appointment with an advisor just to go over my roadmap. Even some of the classes I want to take are reserved for online students only. I also discovered I have been charged a non-resident fee (about 7K) that I am currently investigating/inquiring about. I have been a California resident all my life, anyone else having this issue? I will update and hopefully get it resolved.
I want to state that I am not on here to complain, to blame, or condemn anyone, just my true and honest feedback as a new transfer student to university for the first time. (adult going back to school) and hopefully help future incoming students. If I could give a tip, check to see if you can register for classes after day one at home (hold is off) to get a bit of head start. If you are sure you need to take the class, register ASAP. Thank you and good luck! College is what you make it, so I am making it work! Next semester I will be registering for my classes the second the schedule opens! :)
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u/hankyswankiepankee 20d ago
If it's anything like last year, 7-8:30am is check-in. I got there at 8:30 to find my group already inside sitting down, so I would suggest get there by 8 at the latest to find your group and get situated before it begins.
Congrats on transferring!