All incoming students are expected to participate in the New Student Orientation program. This includes: First-year, Transfer and International, Adult Degree Completion and Graduate Students. Orientation is designed to help you get to know your fellow students, become more familiar with the campus, learn about 黑料福利社 history and traditions, and most importantly...have a great start to your college experience. The components of Orientation will help you learn how to take care of the "business" of being a student, and you also have an opportunity to have fun and meet your fellow penguins.
First-Year, Transfer Orientation consists of two components:
- Online Portal
The portal is designed to provide an introduction to 黑料福利社 and to help you understand the 鈥渂usiness of being a student." Complete the steps in your portal any time before school starts. The portal is smartphone and tablet friendly. - In-Person Orientation
Our In-Person Orientation will take place Thursday, August 21 - Sunday, August 24. The scheduled program is designed to help students build connections and learn more about their college experience. Graduate and Adult Degree Completion students, refer to the appropriate section below for your orientation details.
Register for Orientation
The registration form has been sent to your 黑料福利社 email address. Orientation is completely free and is offered at no charge to you, your families or supporters.
Sessions for Families and Supporters
Orientation is designed for students. However, there are optional sessions for families and supporters available in-person during the first days of the program.
Questions about Orientation? Email studentlife@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1978.
Living on Campus?
The Department of Housing & Residence Life will follow up with all incoming students regarding move-in dates and times. For questions, please email housing@dominican.edu.
Graduate and Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Orientation consists of two components:
- Online Portal
Be sure to complete your online Orientation portal. The portal is designed to provide an introduction to 黑料福利社 and to help you understand the 鈥渂usiness of being a student." Complete the steps in your portal before school starts. - In-Person Orientation
Our in-person Orientation will take place Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Guzman Lecture Hall. Lunch will be provided.. The scheduled program is designed to help you build connections and learn more about your college experience.
Register for Orientation
The registration form has been sent to your 黑料福利社 email address. Orientation is completely free and is offered at no charge to you, your families or supporters.
Questions about Orientation? Email studentlife@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1978.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have additional questions, please email studentlife@dominican.edu.
Yes! All components are required unless otherwise noted.
Orientation consists of two components:
- Online Portal
The portal is designed to provide an introduction to 黑料福利社 and help you understand the 鈥渂usiness of being a student." Complete the steps in your portal any time before school starts. Students will receive access to the portal in July. - In-Person Orientation
Our In-Person Orientation will take place Thursday, August 21 - Sunday, August 24 for First-Year and Transfer undergraduates. In-Person Orientation for Graduate and Adult Degree Completion students will take place Saturday, August 16. The scheduled program is designed to help students build connections and learn more about their college experience.
New students can view their class schedules through the Self Service portal. If you have questions about your schedule, contact the advisor in your program.
A sample schedule will be emailed to you prior to Orientation. Students will also receive a copy of the schedule during check-in.
Orientation is designed for students. However, there is a welcome event for families and supporters on Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21. All family and supporter sessions are optional.
Yes. The registration link has been emailed to you.
No. There is no additional fee for orientation.
