FRESHMEN

Congratulations on completing high school and being accepted to Cal State LA! Your educational journey is just beginning.

Cal State LA offers a 2-day orientation experience with an optional overnight component during the summer (June-August) for students admitted for the Fall 2025 semester, and 1-day experience during the winter (January) for students admitted for the spring semester. First-time freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend Orientation in person. 

Once you have been conditionally admitted, you will have the opportunity to pay your Enrollment Confirmation Deposit. This is the next important step in journey into Cal State LA.

Freshmen will begin receiving email invitations to sign up for Orientation in 2025. Please be sure to read the invitation email carefully and follow the steps to successfully complete your Orientation reservation. 

First-Year Connections (Summer Only)

Get a head start over the summer! Students who enroll in a summer Early Start Course will have the chance to complete a GE math or English before the start of the fall semester. Provisionally admitted students should check their Cal State LA email for important information regarding their participation. Visit the First Year Connections page for more information. Eligibility is based on multiple measures.

Summer 2024

  • Thursday, June 13 + Friday, June 14, 2024
  • Monday, June 24 + Tuesday, June 25, 2024
  • Thursday, June 27 + Friday, June 28, 2024
  • Monday, July 1 + Tuesday, July 2, 2024
  • Monday, July 8 + Tuesday, July 9, 2024
  • Monday, July 15 + Tuesday, July 16, 2024
  • Wednesday, July 17 + Thursday, July 18, 2024

  • Thursday, June 27, 2024

  • Thursday, June 13 + Friday, June 14, 2024

  • Thursday, June 13 + Friday, June 14, 2024
  • Monday, June 24 + Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Once you have your confirmed class schedule, you can also sign up for a Classroom Schedule Tour! This is a tour led by Orientation Leaders that will show you specifically where your classes will be taking place. A reservation is required.

  • Saturday, August 17, 2024

Summer 2024: What's Next?

► Download the Cal State LA GETMobile App!

Download GETMobile app to view your class and exam schedules and other useful info. Log in to GETmobile from your phone with your #MyCalStateLA ID username (e.g., jsmith1) and password. For more info, visit www.calstatela.edu/its/GETmobile.

► Complete your Orientation reservation

Reserve your spot while spaces are available. Orientation dates are first come, first served!

► Finish the Pre-Orientation

Located in your Student Portal on the left-hand side; click the “Online Orientation” tab.

► Check your Orientation Task List

There are many important items you will need to take care of before you can successfully enroll in classes. Carefully review and complete each item on the Orientation Task List. We know this is all new for you, so if you have questions, ask!

► Get academic advisement and register for classes

  • You will participate in a small-group advising session and register for classes at in-person Orientation. For further resources on academic advising, visit the Academic Advising Student Resource page. Learn more about registering for classes by watching this Schedule Planner video.

► Join your First Flight Orientation House!

  • New students will be automatically sorted into a First Flight House
  • Make friends and network with your fellow new students, even before Orientation!
  • Get your questions answered by the Orientation Leader team
  • You will receive an email invitation to use your GETMobile app to join the First Flight House online community