Why is the orientation held almost a month before classes start?
Registration for classes usually begins a month before classes start. Orientation is held at this time to ensure the best availability of classes for international students following math and English placement tests and individual academic counseling. If you miss orientation and arrive late, we cannot guarantee that you will have an opportunity to meet with an academic counselor to discuss your academic plans and first quarter registration. Besides, many of the classes you want may already be full. It is very likely that you will have trouble finding open classes to satisfy the 12-unit minimum enrollment requirement to maintain your valid F-1 status.
