New Student Orientation

WHEN: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 9:30AM - 4:30PM

WHERE: SF-127 (find Student and Faculty building on Campus Map)

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Laptop or Tablet that you can connect to the Internet
• Passport
• Visa
• I-20
• I-94
• Proof of health insurance - Purchase mandatory Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance.  
  
  • Fall 2025 -- $656 (coverage 8/1/2025-12/31/2025)
  • See How to Purchase Health Insurance
• Tuition payment receipt:  
  
  • Summer: $5,213
  • Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)

Pay tuition & fees before the end of orientation. Payment deadline is August 21, 2025. 

• 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.
• See How to Pay Tuition Fee (online)

WHEN: August 15, 2025

WHERE: To Be Announced

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Laptop or Tablet that you can connect to the Internet
• Passport
• Visa
• I-20
• I-94
• Proof of health insurance - Purchase mandatory Health Insurance or provide government/employer sponsored insurance. 
  
  • Fall 2025 -- $656 (coverage dates 8/1/2025-12/31/2025) 
  • See How to Purchase Mandatory Health Insurance
• Tuition payment receipt:  
  
  • Amount varies based on the number of units you're enrolled. Check with your program advisor for the exact cost.  
  • Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)

Pay tuition & fees before the end of add/drop deadline. Payment deadline is: September 2, 2025

• 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.
• See How to Pay Tuition Fee (online)

During the mandatory orientation, new students will:

• Meet with staff & teachers and new friends from all over the world!
• Take necessary English placement tests (ALP Intensive English Program students only)
• 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
• 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 have a government- or U.S. employer-sponsored health insurance)
• Housing Arrangement