Be part of the excitement and join hundreds of incoming students attending Orientation!
Attending the required two-day Lumberjack Orientation allows you to:
- become familiar with campus
- learn more about your academic major and minor
- meet your academic dean, academic advisor, faculty and administration
- meet new and current students and learn from others' experiences
- and be more prepared for your first day, first year and college experience.
Lumberjack Orientation Handbook
Lumberjack Orientation Digital Guidebook
Be prepared
Learn what you should do before attending your scheduled Lumberjack Orientation session.
2023 dates
- Fall Orientation - Aug. 25 - 10 a.m. to noon
- Sign up through mySFA - "Orientation" tab
- Cost: $25
- Fall Orientation Schedule
Spring 2023 StartNov. 11 virtualJan. 10 in-person
June 15 and 16June 22 and 23June 29 and 30July 20 and 21July 27 and 28
Session schedule:
Registration Details
Registration for Lumberjack Orientation, Destination SFA and Parent/Family Member Orientation occurs through the Orientation tab on your mySFA account. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email through mySFA. Additional details regarding Orientation will be emailed throughout the summer, so check your student email regularly.
Cost: $140/student
Included: overnight stay in a residence hall designated for Orientation students, meals, Lumberjack Orientation T-shirt, publications and materials, programming and administrative costs.
Guest registration
When your student registers for Lumberjack Orientation, they will be given the opportunity to complete your registration as well. This helps ensure a smooth registration process for the proper session.
Registering at a later date?
Visit our First-Year Lumberjack Orientation - Guest Registration page to check the availability for your student's session and reserve your spot. Session registration will close one week prior to the session or once the session reaches capacity, whichever occurs first.
Changing Your Session
Requests to change your orientation session must be received at least two weeks prior to the preferred session.
You will receive a confirmation email through mySFA once availability has been confirmed and your request has been granted.
To request a change in orientation session, complete the online form.
If you have any questions, contact the orientation office at 936.468.6641.
Canceling Your Registration
The deadline to cancel your registration is two weeks prior to the session in which you've registered.
To cancel your registration, complete the online form.
If you have any questions, contact the orientation office at 936.468.6641.
Deadline to Change or Cancel |
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Session 1 | June 1 |
Session 2 | June 8 |
Session 3 | June 15 |
Session 4 | July 6 |
Session 5 | July 13 |
Lumberjack Orientation Packing List
- Bedding – twin/twin XL (sheets, blanket, pillows or sleeping bag)
- Toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, towel, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.)
- Shower shoes/towels
- Overnight bag
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain gear (umbrella, rain jacket, rain boots, etc.)
- Backpack/drawstring bag (big enough to hold folders and papers)
- Phone/computer charger
- Snacks
- Questions
- Last-minute items to turn in (test scores, shot record, final transcripts, etc.)
Orientation Parking Map
Not sure where to park when you arrive on campus? View our orientation parking map to locate the parking areas designated for Orientation.
Orientation programs for family members
Do you have siblings? We offer a unique Orientation event made just for them! We also host a parent/family member orientation to answer everyone's questions while you're attending Lumberjack Orientation.
Visit our Resources for Family page for more information!