Yes, all new incoming students (first-year and transfer) need to participate in Blazer Beginnings Orientation. 

First-Year Students: Family members may attend as guests. Students are strictly limited to 2 guests per student.

Transfer Students: The online orientation can accommodate student and guest

First-Year Students: All orientation sessions will be on-campus.

Transfer Students: Transfer students participate in an online orientation experience. There is no specific session date to choose. Once registered, you will receive an email with instructions to access the online transfer orientation.

Register for the Blazer Beginnings Orientation by signing into the New Student Checklist, and then scroll to the Orientation section where there will be a button to register. 

First-Year Student Orientation: Requires a $55 nonrefundable fee per student and $25 nonrefundable fee per guest that must be paid prior to participating in the orientation session.

Transfer Student Orientation: Requires a $25 nonrefundable fee per student that must be paid prior to participating in the online orientation.

You can submit the Orientation Change Request Form to request changes to be made to your registration.

You can submit the Orientation Change Request Form to request changes to your number of guests.

Students can bring a maximum of 2 guests to the session. We are unable to increase this maximum due to social distancing measures.

Lunch is provided as part of the First-Year Student orientation session. Our on-campus dining hall, Palms, will open for lunch as part of the schedule of the day.

First-Year Students: You must complete the MyMajors Assessment and the Pre-Enrollment Survey. These tools will provide important information to your academic advising team who will then create your Fall or Summer 2021 schedule. Complete these as soon as possible.

Transfer Students: You will receive an email following completion of your online experience with information on how to proceed with connecting with an advisor to determine an appropriate schedule of classes.

The MyMajors Assessment is used to help confirm your major selection and/or to help students who are exploring to discover majors at VSU. The program will recommend your best-fit majors that match your academic achievement, aptitude, unique interests, and preferences. Your advising team will review your assessment and utilize the information as they prepare to build your academic schedule. Only first-year incoming students are required to complete the MyMajors Assessment.

Click here to access the MyMajors Assessment

The Pre-Enrollment survey provides much needed information to your academic advising center. Through the Pre-Enrollment survey, we learn about your interest in First-Year Learning Communities, academic majors & career goals, incoming course credit (via AP/IB/AICE/Dual Enrollment), and your preference for academic courses. Once your advising team has received your Pre-Enrollment Survey, they will begin building your academic schedule. Only first-year incoming students are required to complete the Pre-Enrollment Survey.

Click here to access the Pre-Enrollment Survey

If after taking the MyMajors Assessment, you desire to update your major, you may do so on the Pre-Enrollment Survey. Select your new major in the Pre-Enrollment Survey, and we will get it updated in the system when we are working on your course schedule.

If you desire to change your major but have already submitted a Pre-Enrollment Survey, please email UAST@valdosta.edu with your desired major. We will change your major and make any needed alterations to your schedule.

No. As part of your orientation, you will receive a payment schedule for tuition and fees as well as learn how to use our Student Online Account Center for payments. Invoices are not mailed, eBills (electronic invoices) are posted online each semester in the Student Online Account Center, after course registration.

First-Year Students: During your on-campus session, you will meet members of our Student Life staff and other departments who are eager to tell you about everything we have for you to do at VSU. You will also meet our team of Orientation Leaders who are also excited to tell you about campus and their experiences.

Transfer Online Orientation: You will learn about the many exciting opportunities we have VSU during your online orientation.

The Office of Housing & Residence Life will announce residence hall and roommate assignments.

Your VSU 1 Card (ID card) is used to swipe your way into your residence hall, sporting events, Campus Recreation Center, campus printers, dining services on and off campus, and so much more!

First-Year Students: You should upload your photo for your VSU 1 Card prior to your orientaton session. You will receive your VSU 1Card at the end of your orientation session day.

To Upload Your Photo:

First-year students beginning Summer or Fall 2021 who upload their photo for their VSU 1Card before attending the orientation session will be entered for a chance to win an iPAD Air!

 Drawing will be held at the end of July.

*Drawing entries will be based on approved photos that meet photo submission guidelines.

Transfer Students: You should upload your photo for your VSU 1 Card. You can pick up your card when you arrive on-campus at the 1Card Office, located in the University Center. You can use Entrance 6 or 7.

To Upload Your Photo:

 For additional information about your VSU 1 Card: 1Card Services

Valdosta State University will process your Florida Prepaid plan for you as a third-party  contract. This allows you to receive Florida Prepaid credit prior to the fee payment deadline, reducing your out-of-pocket cost. You must complete the Florida Prepaid Transfer Form, which allows VSU to invoice Florida Prepaid on your behalf. The amount Florida Prepaid covers depends on the individual plan a parent/student has. For more information, visit www.valdosta.edu/florida-prepaid.

Students must inform and provide appropriate documentation to the Access Office of any disability in order to receive accommodations. Additional information can be found at the Access Office Website.

Contact the Orientation Team at orientation@valdosta.edu or (229)333-5791.