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2025 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION INFORMATION COMING SOON

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We are excited to welcome you to the John Muir College Family!  Your Orientation is your formal introduction to your new environment as a member of the UC San Diego and John Muir College community.  Orientation provides you with the opportunity to meet other students beginning their academic career, interact with Muir College staff, and meet people who serve as important resources as you create your undergraduate experience. 

Orientation will provide you with the knowledge and campus connection necessary to begin navigating your first year at UC San Diego.  All incoming students are required to complete all components as directed.

 

Part One New Student Orientation and Academic Advising Virtual Webinars

We are excited to help you become acclimated to Muir College at UC San Diego and answer many of your questions. To aid you in your transition, we have worked closely with our partners within the College to provide you with the following virtual sessions that will help get you ready to join our community.

We look forward to getting to know you and welcoming you to the Muir community.  Muir Academic Advising held Summer 2024 Enrollment Webinars please click on the following link to watch the First-Year Enrollment Prep Webinar.

First-Years:

  • Tuesday 7/29th- 9am-11am NFRS
  • Wednesday 7/30th- 1pm-3pm NFRS
  • Thursday 7/31st- 4PM -6PM Transfer

Transfers:

  • Monday Aug 4th - 4pm-6pm- NFRS
  • Tuesday Aug 5th - 1pm-3pm- Transfer

Part Two New Student Orientation In-Person Session
The 2025 New Student Orientation In-Person Sessions will be held in September and your attendance is required. Check below for dates and times. Students only need to attend one (1) session. Choose your date by visiting the College Orientation Registration site (UCSD login credentials required) by July 25.

  

First-Year Student Orientation In-Person Sessions: 

Wednesday September 17, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday September 18, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday September 19, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday September 23, 2025  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Transfer Student Orientation In-Person Sessions

Sunday September 21, 2025- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Monday September 22, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Orientation Registration is available June 18th,2025  for First-Year Students and June 18th, 2025 for Transfer Students.  Please visit your Enrollment Checklist for more information.

New Student Orientation FAQ

We hope this page contains the resources and answers you are looking for.  If not, please contact us at jmcorientation@ucsd.edu and we'll help you out!

HOW DO I GET TO MUIR?

Click here for directions to campus. Please note road closures may occur due to ongoing construction.  Additional details are still being determined.  Please check back regularly for updated information.

WHEN DO I PAY FOR ORIENTATION?

Students: Orientation will be billed along with your Fall Quarter’s tuition which is available on TritonLink in September.  Payment for Fall quarter is DUE in late September. A fee waiver application will be emailed to your UCSD email account in August.

For more information on Student Billing; Direct Deposit, Billing and Authorized Payer:
https://sfs.ucsd.edu/student-accounts/how-to-pay-your-bill/index.html 

Information about Parents & Families Payment Help: https://parents.ucsd.edu/paying-the-bill/accessing-your-students-bill.html

WHAT IF I NEED ACCOMMODATIONS?

If you have a disability and need accommodations please let us know by email at jmcorientation@ucsd.edu. We will make the appropriate arrangements if possible.

For further assistance (as well as assistance during the quarter if need be) please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at http://osd.ucsd.edu to get information about resources available at UC San Diego.

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