Welcome

The Office of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement cares about students' transition into the university and helping them create a lasting connection with the University.  Our orientation program is designed to help students and families make a positive and smooth transition into college from high school, another college or from the workplace. Attending orientation is the foundation of a student’s college experience, and ensures to help create a successful start to their academic career.

Another important focus of our office is the success of commuter students in their persistence towards graduation, and the quality of their undergraduate experience through campus involvement.  We engage commuter students through direct programming and intentional outreach measures to continue to make them aware of available services and resources to further ensure their success. Another integral part of our office is the connection to student leadership experiences through our Orientation Leader Team and the Commuter Student Organization. 

Below is a brief list of orientation programs offered this summer. Use the navigation bar on the left to learn more about these programs and to register for the one that best fits you. 

Freshman Programs

Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
New Daytime, Transfer, and Freshman Students - AGES 19 & Younger

Dates Times
June 18 & 19 9:00 a.m. (Day 1) / 2:00 p.m. (Day 2)
June 25 & 26 9:00 a.m. (Day 1) / 2:00 p.m. (Day 2)
July 9 & 10 9:00 a.m. (Day 1) / 2:00 p.m. (Day 2)
July 23 & 24 9:00 a.m. (Day 1) / 2:00 p.m. (Day 2)
Transfer Programs

Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
New Daytime, Transfer, and Freshman Students - AGES 20-24

Dates Times
June 12 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
July 18 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
August 3 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adult/Evening Program

Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
New Students - AGES 25 & Older

Date Time
August 4 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Entry-Level Nursing Programs
Dates Times
August 9 (Miami/Kendall) 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
August 14 (Fort Myers) 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
August 16 (Fort Lauderdale) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
General SEC Programs
Dates Times
August 9 (Miami/Kendall) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
August 11 (Jacksonville) 9:00 a.m. - Noon
August 11 (Palm Beach) 9:00 a.m. - Noon
August 16 (Orlando) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
August 18 (Tampa) 9:00 a.m. - Noon
RN-BSN/RN-MSN Programs
Date Time
August 16 (Orlando) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
August 21 (Fort Lauderdale) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
International Students Program
Date Time
August 16 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Orientation for Online Students

Online students receive email communication in August confirming that an Orientation Course has been uploaded to their WebCT.