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New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is your first step toward becoming Rayzor Ready.

Being Rayzor Ready means feeling confident, prepared, and ready to start strong. College is exciting, but it’s also a lot of new information. Orientation helps you learn how FSCJ works, meet your support team, and build your plan for your first semester.

Let’s Get You Ready: 3 Quick Steps

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1. Send Us Your Transcripts

High school. Dual enrollment. Any college classes you've taken. If you’ve done the work, we want to see it. Getting your transcripts in early helps advisors make sure you’re starting in the right classes from day one.
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2. Lock in Your Placement

Your placement helps determine which math and English classes are the best fit for you. Once that’s set, advisors can help you build a plan that actually makes sense.

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3. Confirm Your Orientation Date

This is where everything starts to come together. Choose the orientation session that works for your schedule and save your seat.
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All new, transfer, and returning students pursuing an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree must attend an in-person orientation session.

Yes! You may bring one parent or supporter with you. While you attend your orientation, your guest will participate in a separate Parent & Supporter Orientation designed specifically for them.

To get ready for Orientation, make sure you have completed the Pre-Orientation Steps below:

  • Submitted all official transcripts (high school and college)
  • Established your college placement

Completing these steps before orientation will help you make the most of your time at the event.

We’re here to help! Email orientation@fscj.edu, and our team will connect you with the right person to help you complete your next steps.

Yes. Plan to arrive on time and stay for the entire session. If something comes up and you can’t attend your scheduled session, email orientation@fscj.edu as soon as possible. We’ll help you find another session.

Absolutely! Orientation includes time to work on enrolling in classes, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. Before Orientation, make sure you have:

  • An active FSCJ application
  • All official transcripts (high school and college) have been submitted and evaluated
  • Valid college placement on file

Completing these steps ahead of time will help you be ready to enroll when the time comes.

Campus tours are not part of orientation. Want to see campus before classes start? Visit the Campus Tours page to schedule a tour.

Yes! You can choose the orientation location that works best for you. Your Orientation location does not have to be the same campus where you plan to take classes.

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Take the first step toward an exceptional education and a bright future. Apply to FSCJ today.

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