PLACE Orientation

Group photograph of students and staff in the PLACE Intensive English Program. In the background are various flags from different countries.

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 23LocationWhat 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 lobbyPassport
Credit/
Debit Card
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Registration and Advising *Required
Register for classesMeet in Spruce Hall lobbyNetID
Wednesday, March 25LocationWhat to bring?
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Health Network
*Required
Submit your immunization records. Spruce Hall, 203Immunization 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 inSpruce Hall, 203CSU 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