New Student Orientation

1. Review and complete all steps in the Student Enrollment Guide.
   Admissions has created a list of steps for Undergraduate and Graduate students to enroll at Otis College. These steps are important to complete to prepare for a successful transition into the College.
2. Review software and hardware requirements based on your year or major.
   Otis requires that incoming students own a laptop that meets the minimum system specifications for software used in the classroom. The requirements are broken down by foundation year or academic major.
3. Sign up for your Orientation Session(s). Registration for Spring O-Week is now live.
   Making the transition to college can be exciting, eye-opening, and perhaps a bit overwhelming at times. Through our Orientation, we will provide you with important information and tools to help you become the most successful Otis Owl that you can be. You will learn about strategies and resources you can utilize to strive academically, creatively, and personally during your time at Otis College. Lastly, you will have the chance to ask any questions you have and connect with our Otis College community
4. Complete the self-guided Orientation Hub.
   The online orientation hub will help you learn about all the resources that you can access as an Otis Owl. Through the course, you will be able to navigate through informational modules that serve as essential introductions to the Otis College student experience.
   All new students will be able to access the Orientation course through the Nest. More information will be shared via email a few weeks prior to New Student Orientation.

International Student Orientation

The College is excited to welcome all newly admitted International students! The International Student Orientation Session is your first chance to learn about all that Otis College has to offer you. You’ll receive valuable information to ease your transition to campus and life in the USA, as well as federal immigration requirements to maintain your student visa status. You will also have the opportunity to engage with your Team International Student Outreach (TISO) leaders, who will serve as your support for the academic year.

All newly admitted International students are required to attend.

Schedule At-A-Glance (Pacific Standard Time)

International Students should register for this event along with your main Orientation session.

New Student Orientation

Students will gain a basic understanding of the College and what the first year will entail as an Otis student. There will be an opportunity for students to meet student leaders and speak with various staff and faculty representing different resources at the College.

This Orientation Day is especially important for students entering college for the first time or transferring from another college.

All newly admitted Foundation & Foundation Transfer, Upper Division Transfer, Graduate, and Exchange Students are expected to attend.

Schedule At-A-Glance (Pacific Standard Time)

Foundation & Foundation Transfer Student Afternoon Schedule:

Upper Division Transfer & Exchange Student Afternoon Schedule:

Graduate Student Afternoon Schedule:

How do I get access to a student ID as a new student?

• Read and sign the OneCard Agreement form.

• Once you have completed the agreement, you will be directed with instructions and a link on how to upload your ID Photo.

• Once the photo ID is approved, you will receive an email. When you receive that email, you can go to the Campus Safety office to get your ID printed (see below for further instructions).

For more information on OneCards, click here.

Will my preferred name show up on my student ID?

Your student ID will list the name you have identified on Student Self Service. If you wish to have your preferred name listed on your student ID, please update your information on the Student Self Service portal. For more information about the Preferred Name Policy click here.