PLACE Orientation

Welcome to PLACE!

Orientation for the Fall 2025 Term A intake will occur in person starting Wednesday, August 20, 2025. 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].

Fall 2025 Term A Orientation Schedule

Wednesday, August 20LocationWhat 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.
Thursday, August 21LocationWhat to bring?
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Campus Tour/RamCard OfficeTake a walking tour of campus with ISSS and get your CSU ID (Ramcard)Leave from Spruce Hall LobbyYour physical passport (no photos), credit/debit card,
Comfortable outdoor walking shoes and clothes
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Housing
*Required
Presentation from Off-Campus LifeSpruce Hall Room 203
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.PLACE PicnicMeet PLACE staff & faculty and enjoy some food and outdoor lawn gamesSpruce Hall Lawn
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Transportation Session
*Required
Learn about transportation from the Office of Parking &Transportation Services.Spruce Hall Room 203
Friday, August 22LocationWhat to bring?
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Academic Success Session
*Required
Get tips and tricks for succeeding in the US classroom setting.Spruce Hall, Room 203
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Registration & Advising
*Required
Register for ClassesSpruce Hall, Room 203Any emails you have received from CSU.
Email address you used in your application.
Phone or computer
Monday, August 25LocationWhat to bring?
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Health Network
*Required
Submit your immunization records. Spruce Hall, 203
Any emails you have received from CSU
Wednesday, August 27LocationWhat to bring?
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Immigration Document Review
*Required
Submit your IDR. Spruce 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