Congratulations freshmen admitted students! We are excited to welcome you to our campus through orientation. It's a great way to meet future classmates, faculty, and staff and learn about: getting involved, classes and academic advising, setting yourself up for academic success, & meeting other new students.
Spring 2027 orientation registration is now open!
Register for orientation today by following the steps below:
- Step 1: Log in to your MyCSUEB.
- Step 2: Click on the "Orientation" tile.
- Step 3: Choose your preferred orientation date.
Note: In person orientation will be held on January 7. Fully online students can register for the online December 4 orientation.
What's next after orientation?
As a freshman, you receive extra support through our First Year Experience Program.
The First Year Experience (FYE) Program is here to help you, our new first year students! We help you:
- Increase your academic confidence through embedded peer support in targeted courses and from campus departments.
- Build strong connections by getting involved on campus
- Practice reflection through dialogue activities and engagement in the classroom
- Feel like you belong
Our goal is to make sure you're successful during your first year here at CSU East Bay.
So join us at our different events, talk to your peer leaders, and rock your first year!
Do I get prizes?
Attend 5 First Year Experience events and you'll get a cool giveaway! You can get a strong portable charger, a cute speaker, a useful backpack, or a hydrating water bottle. At the end of the semester, for ever First Year Experience event you attend you'll be entered to win a big prize sponsored by our campus partners. So make sure to join us!
