Undergraduate Orientation

Where to Start?

Undergraduate Orientation takes place before the start of your first semester.

Spring 2025 deposited students who have claimed their NetID:

Orientation Portal! – Access the Orientation Portal via NEST.

Orientation Course – Complete the “New to the Nest” course on Canvas available December 2024 and attend Orientation+ Webinars on Zoom throughout January 2025. Registration for Orientation+ Webinars is required in the Orientation Portal.

On-Campus Orientation Days – Join us for a one day, on-campus New Student Orientation Day. Students are assigned their Orientation day and must confirm their reservation in the Orientation Portal.

In Need of Assistance? – Refer to the “Need Help” section at the bottom of the page for our contact information.

Log into NEST to access the Orientation Portal