New Student Orientation
Attending the orientation is the key to a successful beginning to your East Bay experience! Our friendly faculty and staff will welcome you & your new friends from all over the world and guide you through the steps to start your life at Cal State East Bay.
New Student Orientation for Fall 2021
WHEN: Monday, October 18, 2021 (in-person). Time: 9:30AM - 12:00PM (Pacific Time)
WHERE: Room VBT-221 (find VB (Valley Business & Technology center) on Campus Map)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance.
- Fall II -- $502.50 (Coverage: 10/17/2021 - 12/31/2021)
- Fall I&II -- $837.50 (coverage: 8/1/2021 - 12/31/2021)
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (See Immunization Requirements)
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination (See Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement)
- Tuition payment receipt:
- Fall session II - $2,993
- Fall session I & II -- $5193
- Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)
Pay tuition & fees before the end of orientation .
- Pay online with Credit Card or eCheck (CASHNET) or International Bank Transfer
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: TBD
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance:
- Fall I -- $502.50 (coverage: 8/1/2021- 10/16/2021)
- Fall II -- $502.50 (Coverage: 10/17/2021 - 12/31/2021)
- Fall I&II -- $837.50 (coverage: 8/1/2021 - 12/31/2021)
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (See Immunization Requirements)
- Tuition payment receipt:
- GMAT prep/Advanced English courses $4,993/semester
- GMAT prep/Advanced English courses with one credit graduate course (3 unit) -- $6,193/semester
Pay tuition & fees BEFORE the end of orientation.
- OPTION 1: Pay online with Credit Card or eCheck (CASHNET) or International Bank Transfer
- OPTION 2: Pay at the University Cashier's in person by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to CSUEB.
Fall 2021 classes are in-person/hybrid/online. Please email Yuri.Nagasawa@csueastbay.edu for more information.
WHERE: TBD
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Fall 2021 -- $837.50 (coverage: 8/1/2020 - 12/31/2021)
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (See Immunization Requirements)
- Tuition payment receipt:
- $4,693 (12 units undergraduate level courses)
- $4,093 (9 units graduate level courses)
Pay tuition & fees BEFORE the end of orientation.
- OPTION 1: Pay online with Credit Card or eCheck (CASHNET) or International Bank Transfer
- OPTION 2: Pay at the University Cashier's in person by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to CSUEB.
Fall 2021 classes are tentatively in-person. Please email alpgen@csueastbay.edu for more information.
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: TBD
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance. If you are taking online classes from your own country, no insurance is required.
- Fall 2021 -- $837.50 (coverage 8/1/2021 - 12/31/2021)
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (See Immunization Requirements)
- Tuition payment receipt:
- $4,093/semester
Pay tuition & fees BEFORE the end of orientation.
- OPTION 1: Pay online with Credit Card or eCheck (CASHNET) or International Bank Transfer
- OPTION 2: Pay at the University Cashier's in person by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to CSUEB.
- Please email alpgen@csueastbay.edu for Spring 2022 info.
WHEN: TBD
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance:
- Fall 2021: $837.50 (coverage 8/1/2021-- 12/31/2021)
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (See Immunization Requirements)
- Tuition payment receipt:
Pay tuition & fees BEFORE the end of orientation.
- OPTION 1: Pay online with Credit Card or eCheck (CASHNET) or International Bank Transfer
- OPTION 2: Pay at the University Cashier's in person by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to CSUEB.
Due to COVID-19, orientation may be held online via Zoom.
During the mandatory orientation, new students will:
- Meet with ALP staff & teachers and new friends from all over the world!
- Take necessary placement tests (writing, listening, speaking, & reading tests)
- Complete health history form
- Complete immigration and registration paperwork
- Take a campus tour
- Get a CSUEB photo ID card
- Pay tuition
- Buy health insurance
- Learn about F-1 student responsibilities
- Sign up for Speaking Partners, and Fun Trips
- Get settled into housing and buy necessary items
It is best if you complete these tasks before the orientation. However, if you need help, we will assist you during the orientation:
- Activate your NetID
- Log-in to MyCSUEB
- Check your Horizon e-mail
- Pay tuition & other fees (on-campus housing, etc)
- Purchase health insurance (Purchase of this health insurance is required by CSUEB unless you are not in the U.S while taking 100% online classes or have a government- or employer-sponsored health insurance)
- Fill out the Health History Form on MyPioneerHealth
- Prepare proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (Please refer to Immunization Requirements)
- Housing Arrangement and Airport Pick-Up