New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is designed to give you an inside track into what it means to be a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Ashtabula student. It’s a required program where you meet one-on-one with an academic advisor to set goals and explore opportunities. You’ll register for classes and have a great time meeting new friends.
New Student Orientation will help you achieve the following goals:
- Navigate our campus and academic buildings
- Identify academic and support resources that will help you succeed as a student
- Hear from Financial Aid and answer any questions you may still have
- Schedule your classes for your first semester with an academic advisor
- Obtain your FlashCard student ID
Prior to New Student Orientation
- Apply to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Ashtabula
- Register for Placement Testing date (if applicable)
- Attend Placement Testing (if applicable)
- Register for a New Student Orientation date
- Complete the Academic Advising Questionnaire
- Apply for scholarships
- Submit your final high school transcripts to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Ashtabula Admissions
- Prepare any specific questions you want to have answered during New Student Orientation
- Connect with ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Ashtabula via , , and
During orientation
- Attend campus resource presentation
- Meet your Academic Advisor
- Get your class schedule for the upcoming semester
- Meet at least one person who can be a resource during the upcoming semester
- Meet with Financial Aid to clarify any questions you may have (if applicable)
- Get your Flashcard student ID
- Ask questions
- HAVE FUN!
After orientation
- Check your @kent.edu ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì email daily! Email is the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Ashtabula’s primary form of communication with you
- Become familiar navigating and Canvas
- Sign up for Flash Alerts – an emergency information texting system
- Ensure FAFSA is complete and aid is committed to your account
- Pay tuition and fees – your bill can be found online through Flashline
