Welcome to PLACE!
Orientation for the Spring 2025 Term A intake will occur in person on January 16-17, 2025. This includes the orientation and testing for the sponsored. SMD group 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 2025 Term A Orientation Schedule
| Thursday, January 16 | Location | What to bring? | ||
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. *SMD Group* | Welcome and Introduction to PLACE Required | Welcome to CSU! You will meet other new students and learn about the program. | Spruce Hall, 203 | Any emails you have received from CSU |
| 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. *SMD Group* | Placement Test Required | Take the written and computer parts of the placement test. | Spruce Hall Computer Lab | |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. New Term A Students | Welcome and Introduction to PLACE Required | Welcome to CSU! You will meet other new students and learn about the program. | Spruce Hall, 203 | Any emails you have received from CSU |
| 1:00. – 4:00 p.m. New Term A Students | Placement Test Required | Take the written and computer parts of the placement test. | Spruce Hall Computer Lab | |
| Friday, January 17 *All Students* | Location | What to bring? | ||
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Campus Tour/RamCard Office Required | Tour of campus and get your CSU ID (Ramcard) | Leave from Spruce Hall | Your physical passport (no photos) Comfortable outdoor walking shoes and clothes |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Break and Lunch Required | Break and Lunch | Lory Student Center | Cash or card to purchase lunch |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Academic Success Required | Learn about how to succeed in PLACE and the tools we use at CSU | Lory Student Center Room 308/310 | |
| 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Registration and Advising Required | Meet individually with an academic advisor to help you register for classes. | Spruce Hall Room 203 | CSU Net ID and password |