Orientation
Online or In-Person
Columbia State's Orientation program is designed for new degree seeking, certificate, and dual enrollment students. It provides information to support a successful transition to college.
All first-time freshman and transfer students with less than 24 earned credit hours are to complete orientation.
Steps to Sign Up for Online Orientation
- Check to make sure you have completed your Enrollment Admission file (i.e. test scores, Immunization Health Form, Proof of Citizenship, and Selective Service, if applicable, have been completed and accepted by Admissions).
- Completion of online orientation PRIOR to completion of enrollment information may cause a delay in hold removal.
- Sign in using your PVT credentials (College username and login A Number) at http://orientation.columbiastate.edu/. Your login information was in your admissions letter.
- Enjoy getting to know more about Your College!
Steps to Sign Up for In-Person Orientation
- Check to make sure you have completed your Enrollment Admission file (i.e. test scores, Immunization Health Form, Proof of Citizenship, and Selective Service, if applicable, have been completed and accepted by Admissions).
- Completion of online orientation PRIOR to completion of enrollment information may cause a delay in hold removal.
- Select your date and time from the schedule below.
- Make an appointment.
Upcoming In-Person Orientation Sessions:
Make Appointment
Clifton (Main Lobby)
Columbia (Jones Student Center, Bookstore Lobby)
June 14 • 1-2 p.m.
Lawrence (1st Floor Lobby)
Lewisburg (Main Lobby)
June 20 • 1-2 p.m.
Williamson (Administration Building, 2nd Floor Lobby)
June 21 • 1-2 p.m.
Online Orientation
FAQs
Contact
New Student Orientation
931.540.2868