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KU ORIENTATION
After putting in the work and earning admission, you’ll attend freshman Orientation. There, you’ll connect with other new Jayhawks and campus resources, get a closer look at your first year, and enroll in classes with your advisor.
Register for Orientation
Registration is required for all attendees. Choose your Orientation session:
![A family happily converses while attending a KU Orientation session.](/sites/orientation/files/images/2023/2205434_AW_Orientation-1274.jpg)
Prepare for Orientation
Your KU degree path begins with enrollment. To prepare for your advising appointment at Orientation, you’ll need to confirm your major, submit the right documents, and complete online coursework.
![A student visits with an academic advisor for assistance in enrolling in their classes.](/sites/orientation/files/images/2023/2205434_AW_Orientation-776.jpg)
Attend Orientation
See your Orientation schedule, review what’s needed, and plan for your session.
![Students mingle in a hallway as they prepare for their next Orientation session.](/sites/orientation/files/images/2023/2205434_AW_Orientation-2587.jpg)
Post-Orientation checklist
After Orientation, you’ll have a checklist of action items to prepare for your first year.
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Preview your first year
![New students visit an information table during Hawk Week.](/sites/orientation/files/images/2023/2310641_MK_UnionFest.0067.jpg)
Hawk Week
![Students take notes in a classroom setting.](/sites/orientation/files/images/2023/2205704_AW_UBPL%20707-689.jpg)
Academics
![The expanse of KU's Lawrence campus stretches toward the horizon.](/sites/orientation/files/images/2023/1903909_AL_Fall%20Color%20Aerials-50.jpg)
Campus life
![A group of students take a moment to pet a dog.](/sites/orientation/files/images/2023/2205561_MK_WellnessFair.v2.0001.jpg)
Health and support
Other Orientation events
Orientation is a pivotal moment for all Jayhawks, including those beyond their first year. You may need to attend a session specific to your background, program, or level of study.