Save the Date: Spring Orientation (O-Week) is January 10, 2025.
Welcome to O-Week
We are thrilled to welcome you to O-Week, our New Student Orientation! This exciting program is your gateway to discovering everything Otis College has to offer. You'll get to know the campus community, explore various college resources, and start building connections within the Otis family.
During O-Week, you'll immerse yourself in Orientation Sessions, navigate our self-guided Online Orientation Hub, and interact with our Orientation Leaders. It's a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with your new home and set the stage for your success. We can't wait to meet you soon!
Spring 2025 O-Week
The New Student Orientation (O-Week) for Spring 2025 will take place on Friday, January 10. International students will have an additional orientation on Thursday, January 9. The registration link for the required New Student Orientation will be sent via email in December.
Checklist and Schedule
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Review and complete all steps in the Student Enrollment Guide.
Admissions has created a list of steps for Undergraduate and Graduate students to enroll at Otis College. These steps are important to complete to prepare for a successful transition into the College.
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Review software and hardware requirements based on your year or major.
Otis requires that incoming students own a laptop that meets the minimum system specifications for software used in the classroom. The requirements are broken down by foundation year or academic major.
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Sign up for your Orientation Session(s). Registration for Spring O-Week will go live in December.
Making the transition to college can be exciting, eye-opening, and perhaps a bit overwhelming at times. Through our Orientation Sessions, we will provide you with important information and tools to help you become the most successful Otis Owl that you can be. Through these sessions, you will learn about strategies and resources you can utilize to strive academically, creatively, and personally during your time at Otis College. Lastly, you will have the chance to ask any questions you have and connect with our Otis College community
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Complete the self-guided Orientation Hub.
The online orientation hub will help you learn about all the resources that you can access as an Otis Owl. Through the course, you will be able to navigate through informational modules that serve as essential introductions to the Otis College student experience.
All new students will be able to access the Orientation course through the Nest by December 13, 2024. All new students must complete the online Orientation hub by January 24, 2025. Your orientation course can be accessed by logging on to your MyOtis portal (my.otis.edu), and clicking on “the Nest” below "Campus Applications."
International Student Orientation
We invite all incoming International Students to join us for an opportunity to learn about life at Otis College, review VISA requirements, and connect with other students, staff, and faculty! International Student Orientation will take place on Thursday, January 9.
This is required for all new incoming international students.
Schedule At-A-Glance (Pacific Standard Time)
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am - 10:00am | Check-In | Outside Galef |
| 10:00am - 10:05am | VP Student Affairs and Campus Diversity & Inclusion Welcome | Forum |
| 10:05am - 10:20am | Welcome & Icebreaker | Forum |
| 10:20am - 10:45am | Living in Los Angeles | Forum |
| 10:45am - 10:50am | Break | Forum |
| 10:50am - 11:20am | Academic Integrity | Forum |
| 11:20am - 11:45am | Health & Wellness at Otis College | Forum |
| 11:45am - 12:15pm |
Immigration Regulations: Maintaining Your Visa Status as a Student | Forum |
| 12:15pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch with Otis Community | Forum |
New Student Orientation
The college is excited to welcome all newly admitted students! This in-person orientation is designed to give you the information you need to begin your journey at Otis College. You will have the opportunity to connect with peers, staff, and faculty, and learn about academic expectations, campus resources, and opportunities for involvement.
All newly admitted students are expected to attend. Registration is required. Registration will go live in December.
Schedule At-A-Glance (Pacific Standard Time)
| Time | Session | Location |
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| 8:30am - 9:00am | Check-In | Outside Galef |
| 9:00am - 9:05am | VP Student Affairs and Campus Diversity & Inclusion Welcome | Forum |
| 9:05am - 9:30am | Welcome & Opening Activity | Forum - North 130B |
| 9:30am - 10:00am | Pathways to Student Success | Forum - North 130B |
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Tech Essentials: Academic tools for the Classroom | Forum - North 130B |
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm |
Foundation Overview Foundation & Foundation Transfer Students |
Forum – North 130B |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences Overview Upper Division Transfer Students |
Forum – South 130A | |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Take FLIGHT: Preparing for your Foundation Year Foundation & Foundation Transfer Students |
Forum – North 130B |
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Shops and Labs Overview & Tour Upper Division Transfer Students |
Forum – South 130A | |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Introduction to the Majors & Minors Foundation & Foundation Transfer Students |
Forum – North 130B |
| 3:00pm - 3:45pm |
Shops & Labs Tour (Optional) Foundation & Foundation Transfer Students |
Forum – North 130B |
How do I get access to a student ID as a new student?
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Read and sign the OneCard Agreement form.
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Once you have completed the agreement, you will be directed with instructions and a link on how to upload your ID Photo.
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Once the photo ID is approved, you will receive an email. When you receive that email, you can go to the Campus Safety office to get your ID printed (see below for further instructions).
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Make sure to have a photo ID and your student ID (XID) number ready.
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New incoming students living on-campus in Fall 2024 will pick up their ID during move-in.
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New incoming students not living on-campus in Fall 2024 can get their ID printed during O-Week.
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New Incoming Residential Students: The deadline to have your photo ID uploaded before your arrival is Friday, August 2. All submissions after Friday, August 2 will not be guaranteed to have their ID photo approved and will have to take a photo for an ID at the Campus Safety office.
For more information on OneCards, click here.
Will my preferred name show up on my student ID?
Your student ID will list the name you have identified on Student Self Service. If you wish to have your preferred name listed on your student ID, please update your information on the Student Self Service portal. For more information about the Preferred Name Policy click here.