New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is a two-step process, designed to help you transition to life at New College of Florida.
New Student Orientation is required for all incoming students, including transfer students and student athletes.
Welcome Mighty Banyans!
New Student Orientation is the first tradition on your New College journey. During Orientation, you will meet representatives from various offices, including your Academic Coach, Faculty Advisor, Career Coach, and more! Whether you’re joining in the Spring or Fall, we’ve got an informative Orientation planned for you. We’re so excited for you to join us!
Fall Orientation: For Students Entering in August 2026
Fall Orientation: A Multi-Step Process
Step One: Register In-Person Orientation & Meet with Your Academic Coach
Use the “Register for Orientation” link below to secure your spot in all mandatory Orientation sessions. Academic Coach meeting links coming soon.
*Step Two: Attend One New Student Day
(*required for in-state students only)
If you are an in-state student, choose from one of the four identical New Student Days. Select your New Student Day when you register for Orientation.
- Tuesday, June 2nd
- Tuesday, June 9th
- Thursday, June 11th
- Tuesday, June 16th
Step Three: Complete Your Online Orientation Course
You will receive an invitation to the Fall 2026 Orientation Canvas course a few weeks before the start of August Orientation. This invitation will be sent to your NCF email address.
Step Four: August Orientation
New Student Move-In: August 9th, 2026
Fall Orientation: August 10th-14th, 2026
All days of August Orientation are required for all students, including student athletes, transfer students, commuter students, and international students.
Register using the link below no later than June 1st, 2026, or immediately upon submitting your deposit.
Spring Orientation: For Students Entering in January 2026
Spring Orientation: A Condensed Process
Step One: Register for Classes & In-Person Orientation
Register for classes by meeting with your Academic Coach! Click the name of your Academic Coach below to schedule a meeting. Then, use the “Register for Orientation” link below to secure your spot in all mandatory Orientation sessions.
Deborah Hobson: Non-Athletes with Last Names A-K, Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country
Ceci Linton: Non-Athletes with Last Names L-Z, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis
Karen Stamp: Men’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, Baseball, E-Sports
Shannon Brandt: Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, Softball, Volleyball (Beach & Indoor)
Register using the link below no later than January 1st, 2026, or immediately upon submitting your deposit.
Step Two: Complete Your Online Orientation Course
You will receive an invitation to the Spring 2026 Orientation Canvas course a few weeks before the start of August Orientation. This invitation will be sent to your NCF email address.
Step Three: January Orientation
New Student Move-In: January 22nd, 2026
Fall Orientation: January 23rd, 2026
All sessions of January Orientation are required for all students, including student athletes, transfer students, commuter students, and international students.
Spring Orientation Schedule
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