New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is our January orientation session for freshmen and transfer students beginning classes in the spring term. An optional Parent & Family Orientation programs is held concurrently with New Student Orientation.

The 2013 New Student Orientation program will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. in Wilson Hall and orientation programming will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. You must reserve your spot at orientation in advance to attend.

Attending New Student Orientation 2013

[ Reserve your spot at orientation ] [ Information for Freshmen ] [ Resources for Transfer Students ] [ Orientation Program Information ]

	Reserve your spot at orientation The online reservation system for New Student Orientation is not yet open. We anticipate the system opening for reservations on Monday, November 5.
	Information for Freshmen Basic Skills/Placement Exam Requirements The following Basic Skills Tests/Placement Exams are required of all freshmen: Reading Comprehension: exempt if SAT critical reading score is 550 or above Elementary Algebra: exempt if SAT math score is 550 or above College-Level Mathematics: required for Biological Science, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physical Science majors Performance and score on the SAT Reasoning Essay (writing portion) will be evaluated for placement. Students will be placed in the appropriate writing courses to address their needs. These tests should be completed prior to attending orientation. Questions about basic skills testing should be directed to the Academic Success Center at 856-256-4259. You are unable to register for fall term courses until testing is complete.
	Resources for Transfer Students Basic Skills/Placement Exam Requirements Transfer students with less than 30 credits who are not transferring credits for college level math or reading are required to take Placement Exams. Please call the Academic Success Center at 856-256-4259 to verify your exemption or arrange a testing date prior to attending orientation. You are unable to register for fall term courses until testing is complete. Transfer Credits Don't forget to bring your credit evaluation and/or copies of your transcripts. You may view your transfer credits at the "Transcript" link found at http://sinfo.rowan.edu New Jersey Institutions Course Equivalency Course Equivalency General Information For transfer information and other resources go to http://www.rowan.edu/newtransfer For a List of Links To Current Rowan Departments and Events Visit http://cp.rowan.edu/cp/

ACCOMMODATIONS:
We are unable to provide housing for students during the orientation program. If you need overnight accommodations, visit http://www.rowan.edu/glassboro/hotels for information about local hotels.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
If you have a condition that might affect your participation in orientation, OSLP will coordinate any arrangements you may need while you are on campus. If you did not indicate any necessary accommodations when you registered for orientation, please contact our office immediately; some arrangements take at least two weeks to arrange. You may also want to contact the Academic Success Center to discuss your needs for the upcoming academic year (856-256-4259).

BASIC SKILLS/PLACEMENT EXAM REQUIREMENTS:
See the specific Basic Skills Tests/Placement Exam requirements for freshmen or transfer students above.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS & PARKING:
Please see http://www.rowan.edu/orientation/directions for directions to campus. For students who wish to drive to orientation, parking will be available in Lot A. See http://www.rowan.edu/map/maincampus/index.html for detailed campus maps.

BANNER TUTORIAL:
Incoming students should view the Banner Registration Tutorial prior to orientation online. This tutorial will introduce you to the services available through Banner, including course registration. Your academic advisors will expect that you are comfortable using Banner to search for classes when you meet with them at orientation. Visit http://www.rowan.edu/provost/registrar/newfreshman.html for more registration information.

WHAT TO BRING TO ORIENTATION:

• Your Rowan Banner ID number, network username, and passwords
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Comfortable clothing, appropriate for the weather
• #2 pencils
• Photo ID
• Copy of any CB, CLEP, or AP exam results
• Transfer students: Your credit evaluation and/or most recent college transcript

If you have additional questions about New Student Orientation, please contact the Office of Orientation and Student Leadership Programs at 856-256-4041.