New Student Orientation

• 1-Day On Campus In Person: $105
• 1-Day Remote (Via Zoom): $50

• 1-Day On Campus In Person: $50
• 1-Day Remote (Via Zoom): $10

The Orientation Fee covers the following but is not limited to:

• Session Materials
• Meals during orientation
• Technology/software to provide an online Orientation experience
• Promotional items, swag, and apparel given to new students
• New student programming, workshops, and events
• Extended Orientation programming
• GatorFest! - the campus-wide Welcome Festival from August - October (free admission to all students)

The Orientation Fee covers the cost of the design and development of the annual Orientation program (online/in-person), and future extended Orientation programming and services. In order to provide a comprehensive Orientation program, we employ current SF State students as Orientation Leaders/Peer Mentors (20-30 student staff on an annual basis) during the Summer and Fall term. These students support and mentor new students during their Orientation experience and offer on-going peer mentoring throughout the semester. Orientation Fees sustain wages for this student staff team.

The Student Activities Office does not offer a fee waiver for the New Student Orientation Fee. However, students may defer their Orientation Fee onto their student bill. For students who receive Financial Aid, this provides an opportunity for the fee to be covered by Financial Aid once aid is disbursed. For students who don't receive Financial Aid, this prevents the need to pay the Orientation Fee up front; the fee will be deferred to the student bill to be paid at the normal fee payment deadline schedule. 

For refund and rescheduling options, please review our Orientation Refund Policy. If you have questions about the Orientation Fee and payment options, call our office (415) 338-3060 or email us at nsp@sfsu.edu.

The Orientation fee is non-refundable, however we will consider refund requests that prevent a student from attending Orientation within the following criteria:

1. Clear & Compelling Circumstance or Hardship

• Hospitalization or medical emergency (Injury, illness)
• Death or loss of loved one
• Jury Duty
• Natural Disaster
• Local, state, or national crisis
• Other clear and compelling circumstance at the discretion of the coordinating staff.

2. Offer of Admissions is rescinded and/or remains rescinded after the result of an appeal.

Students are encouraged to consider submitting an appeal if their Offer of Admissions is rescinded. If you have questions, please contact Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment.

3. If a student opts to switch their Orientation session from On-Campus to Remote, they may be refunded the fee difference if the request is made at least 3 business days prior to a 1-day on-campus program.

To request a refund, please email nsp@sfsu.edu with the subject line “Refund.” Please provide your Student ID, receipt, and any relevant supporting documentation as a part of your request. 

For Summer Orientation, requests will be reviewed at the end of the summer and refunds for approved requests can be expected between August - September.