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 Fall O-Week will go live in July.

   Making the transition to college can be exciting, eye-opening, and perhaps a bit overwhelming at times. Through our Orientation Sessions, we will provide you with important information and tools to help you become the most successful Otis Owl that you can be. Through these sessions, 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 prior to O-Week. 

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).

  • Make sure to have a photo ID and your student ID (XID) number ready.

  • New incoming students living on-campus in Fall 2025 will pick up their ID during move-in. 

  • New incoming students not living on-campus in Fall 2025 can get their ID printed during O-Week. 

New Incoming Residential Students: The deadline to have your photo ID uploaded before your arrival is Friday, August 1, 2025. All submissions after Friday, August 1 will not be guaranteed to have their ID photo approved and will have to take a photo for an ID at the Campus Safety office. 

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.