Welcome to PLACE!
Orientation for the Spring 2026 Term B intake will occur in person starting Monday, March 23, 2026. Please note that these sessions are mandatory. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mandatory Orientation
Orientation is mandatory for all new PLACE students. If you have questions, email [email protected].
Spring 2026 Term B Orientation Schedule
| Monday, March 23 | Location | What to bring? | ||
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction to PLACE *Required | Welcome to CSU! You will get a folder with important information and meet your classmates. | Spruce Hall Room 203 | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Placement Test *Required | Take the written and computer placement test. | Spruce Hall Room 203 | |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Set up your NETID and CSU Email *Required | Set up your CSU NetID and email for easy access to your coursework and RAMweb. | Spruce Hall Room 203 | Any emails you have received from CSU. |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Campus Tour/RamCard Office | Take a campus tour with ISSS/ Get your Ramcard | Meet in Spruce Hall lobby | Passport Credit/ Debit Card |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Registration and Advising *Required | Register for classes | Meet in Spruce Hall lobby | NetID |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Location | What to bring? | ||
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Health Network *Required | Submit your immunization records. | Spruce Hall, 203 | Immunization record (translated in English) |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | F-1 Visa Student Check-in *Required | Submit your IDR – All students on an F-1 visa must check in | Spruce Hall, 203 | CSU NetID Physical or Digital copy of Passport Visa entry stamp OR I-94 I-20 OR DS-2019 Emergency Contact Number Your local US Address |