Congratulations on reaching this stage of your educational journey. We are excited that you have chosen Cal State LA as your university home.
Cal State LA offers new student orientation during the winter for students admitted for the Spring 2025 semester and in the summer for students admitted for the Fall 2025 semester (June-August).
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.
New transfer and returning students will begin receiving email invitations to sign up for Orientation in mid-October 2024. Please follow the steps in the email to complete your Orientation reservation.
Winter 2025
- Monday, January 6, 2025
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Thursday, January 16, 2025
Limited spaces are available for students who are out of area or otherwise unable to attend in-person. Remote dates are first come, first served.
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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.
- Friday, January 17, 2025
Winter 2025: 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 enroll in classes, including verifying the status of your financial aid award package (if applicable). Please pay careful attention to all the items on your Orientation Task List, and be sure to reach out with questions if anything is unclear. |
► Participate in academic advisement and registration
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► Join your First Flight Orientation House!
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