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  • HOW TO ROCK NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: JOSEPH: New student orientation is an opportunity

  • for students to familiarize themselves with campus before the start of the semester.

  • Plus, don't forget, it's a requirement for all new Wildcats.

  • JACKIE: New students should attend new student orientation because it's a great way for them

  • to be exposed to a lot of resources so they can feel more comfortable before attending

  • on the first day of school.

  • JOSEPH: During new student orientation, you'll take your Cat Card photo,

  • meet with your academic advisor, create your schedule,

  • as well as meet other students in your major.

  • JACKIE: Throughout the day, new students are also able to speak

  • to orientation welcome leaders who are also students at the U of A

  • and we can help them answer questions about what our favorite traditions are, what we like to eat

  • on campus, or anything else that can help them ease in that transition to college.

  • JOSEPH: To make the most out of orientation, ask a lot of questions,

  • utilize your resources, and branch out.

  • Get to know as many people as you can.

  • You'll also learn about financial aid, scholarships, meal plans,

  • housing, tutoring, clubs and much more.

  • During new student orientation, you'll be taking your CatCard photo.

  • My advice: don't forget to smile!

  • Remember this will be your official UA ID for the next four years.

  • One piece of advice I would give new students is to download the Arizona mobile app.

  • You'll have access to a calendar as well as an interactive map which you can use

  • to explore campus during your free time at orientation.

  • One of my favorite things about being a Wildcat is ZonaZoo.

  • It's one of the largest and loudest student cheering sections in the PAC 12

  • and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for it at new student orientation.

  • JACKIE: Students sign up for orientation by logging into the Next Steps Center

  • and choosing the preferred date that works for them.

  • Congratulations on being admitted to the University of Arizona;

  • you're going to love being a Wildcat.

  • JOSPEH: Get ready to have the time of your life.

  • Bear down.

HOW TO ROCK NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: JOSEPH: New student orientation is an opportunity

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