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New Student Orientation

Options for Completing Orientation

If you are a new student at Foothill, you have three options for completing your orientation requirement to receive priority registration.

  • First you must apply for admission so that you have your student identification number, also known as your campuswide ID or CWID, to sign up for any of the options.
  • Before starting orientation, we recommend that you check your assessment placement results.
  • If you choose to take CNSL 5 or attend an in-person Enrollment Day workshop, you'll meet with a counselor to complete your education plan at that time. If you choose the online orientation option, you'lll need to make an appointment with a counselor after orientation to complete your education plan.

Online Orientation is self-paced and can be completed in one sitting or multiple sittings. There is no charge for enrolling in this Canvas course.

  1. Go to the . 
  2. Log in with your Campuswide ID.
    Please Note: If you have trouble logging into the online orientation, contact the Admissions & Records office.
  3. Click the "Enroll in Course" button to register for Online Orientation.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the orientation.
  5. When you are finished, don't forget to make an appointment with a counselor to get help with your education plan.
  • Take "Counseling 5: Introduction to College" to complete orientation and all other steps for priority registration.
  • You'll learn about academic policies, resources, programs and services; tools for career exploration, determination and decision making; choosing the right classes based on career/academic goals, the transfer process; study skills; time management and formulation of computer based educational plans.

For course dates and times, see CNSL 5 in the schedule of classes.

  • During our College Kickstart Events — held during summer prior to fall registration and during priority registration dates for winter and spring — you'll have opportunity to complete all steps to receive priority registration for the term.
  • Steps include: Assessment for placement, Orientation and an Education Plan.

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Admissions and Records

Student Services Building 8100,
Room 8101
650.949.7325
admissions@foothill.edu
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