Student Orientation Mission

The Orientation program hosted by Fairmont State University facilitates the transition of all new incoming students and seeks to affect the school's retention efforts through the following objectives:

• Outlining the school's academic policies, procedures and expectations

• Providing a one-time, one-stop opportunity for students to finalize all business related to enrollment (completing placement tests, class schedule, textbook order; obtaining photo ID card; confirming arrangements with Financial Aid, Housing, etc.), eliminating inconvenient, repeated phone calls/visits

• Introducing students to support services and other resources offered by the institution

• Fostering a sense of belonging by making students feel welcomed, connected to fellow students and faculty/staff, and comfortable with their new environment

• Making students aware of social and co-curricular opportunities, encouraging them to become an active community member

• Tutoring students and family members with regards to campus technology; familiarizing them with online tools such as Blackboard Vista and the student UCA Account