New Student Programs

The Office of New Student Programs supports a smooth transition for all new first-year and transfer students. Orientation programs provide all students and their families with resources and tools to prepare for a successful first semester.

We understand the beginning of college comes with mixed emotions. By collaborating with colleagues across campus, we crafted a comprehensive program that begins with:

Pre-orientation online modules
A robust summer orientation program
Opening weekend programs and activities
The First-Year Experience Program

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Orientation leaders help students adjust to Central!

New students excited to be part of Central's community.

Orientation students learn about financial literacy.

First-Year Experience (FYE)

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📖 First-Year Experience (FYE)

Central's First-Year Experience (FYE) program provides courses, services, and events aimed at nurturing student success, growth, transition, and leadership. We know that the first year of college or being new to a university comes with a mix of success and challenges, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

As a holistic program we offer students spaces and opportunities to connect and grow both in and outside of the classroom. Through courses, events all year long, and Camp Central we provide students spaces to come together, get to know campus resources, and learn more about themselves in the process. Our events and programs are open to both first-year students and transfer students.

🌟 Orientation

Orientation allows first year and transfer students to become acclimated to campus, receive their schedule, obtain their parking pass and prepare to be a Blue Devil!

New Student Programs

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📖 First-Year Experience (FYE)

🌟 Orientation

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