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 Spring 2023
WHEN: January 13, 2023 (in-person). Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
WHERE: To be Announced (Campus Map)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance.
- Spring 2023 -- $1,057.50 (Coverage: 1/1/2023 - 5/31/2023)
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (See Immunization Requirements)
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination (See Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement)
- Tuition payment receipt:
- Spring semester $5,193
- Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)
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.
WHEN: January 13, 2023 (in-person). Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
WHERE: To be Announced (Campus Map)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance.
- Spring 2023 -- $1,057.50 (Coverage: 1/1/2023 - 5/31/2023)
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (See Immunization Requirements)
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination (See Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement)
- Tuition payment receipt:
- 1 semester $7,393
- Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)
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.
WHEN: January 13, 2023 (in-person). Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
WHERE: To be Announced (Campus Map)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance.
- Spring 2023 -- $1,057.50 (Coverage: 1/1/2023 - 5/31/2023)
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles/rubella (See Immunization Requirements)
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination (See Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
- Tuition payment receipt:
- Tuition amount varies depending on the courses you enroll.
- Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)
Pay tuition & fees by the end of add/drop period.
- 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.
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
- 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