New Student Orientation

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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 2025

Fall Orientation: A Two-Step Process

Register for your New Student Day (Step 1) and August Orientation (Step 2) using one convenient link!

Step One: New Student Days
Select one New Student Day using the registration link below. Students will register for classes on their selected New Student Day. All New Student Days are identical and take place on NCF’s campus. 
Out-of-state and international students: please select this option in the registration form. Any questions can be directed to [email protected].

Step Two: August Orientation
New Student Move-In: August 10th, 2025
Fall Orientation: August 11th-15th, 2025
All days of August Orientation are required for all students, including student athletes, transfer students, computer students, and international students.

Register using the link below no later than June 1st, 2025.

Spring Orientation: For Students Entering in January 2026

More information coming soon.

Check back for more information regarding Spring Orientation, including dates.

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New Student Program's Team group photo, with all 6 members posing together

Need Help?

Office contact information
Jane Bancroft Cook Library First Floor
Phone: (941) 487-4860
Email: [email protected]

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