ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Orientation (ORTN 101)
Enrolling in and completing undergraduate Orientation (ORTN 101) during their first term of study is a graduation requirement for all undergraduate students. ORTN 101 is a comprehensive one-credit course that exposes students to skills needed to succeed in college and to reach academic goals. Students will receive an introduction to the University’s administrative departments, support resources, and academic polices. Students will be given strategies for taking effective notes, preparing budgets, working in groups, relieving test anxiety, appreciating the University’s diverse student population, improving oral and written communications skills, and planning their careers. If for a well-documented reason, a student is unable to complete ORTN 101 in his/her first term of enrollment, the student must complete the course during his/her second term. The student will not be given authorization to register for a third term without successful completion of ORTN 101.
International Orientation
An additional day orientation program is provided for all international students (defined as non-citizens and or permanent residents of the United States). During this orientation, international students will learn about unique aspects of American culture, academic norms in the United States, regulations regarding maintaining visa status and various work options. The University requires all international students to attend international student Orientation prior to their first term of study at AU. More information about and schedules of the upcoming International Student Orientation may be obtained through the Office of Student Service.
Online Courses Orientation
The university is committed to provide specifically for students taking online courses. Student with the tools and information to help them succeed in their web-based courses. Will be abell to design an additional orientation class specifically for students taking online courses. Students registering for an online course for the first time are strongly encouraged to participate in one of the conveniently scheduled orientation sessions. During this orientation, students will learn hardware and software requirements for online courses, how to access an online course, the use of course management tools, and other information on how to become a successful online student. Online students have the option of participating in the online course orientation either online through the University’s website or on-campus. More information about the Online Course Orientation is available through the office of Admissions.