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New Student Orientation and Family Programs

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Welcome New Coyotes!

California State University, San Bernardino's New Student Orientation and Family Programs is here to welcome you and help with your transition into CSUSB.

Orientation is a mandatory program for all newly admitted students into CSUSB. Orientation will be your first real taste of life as a new Coyote. Orientation is designed to help you begin to feel at home on campus and help you become familiar with the wide range of academic opportunities available at CSUSB.

Orientation information varies between first-year and transfer students and is specific for which campus you were admitted (San Bernardino or Palm Desert). Please choose the links above that are appropriate for you.

Orientation registration for Fall 2026 is now open!

Blue banner reads: How to Register for Orientation. After accepting your admissions offer: log into your mycoyote portal. Find the Checklist Items menu across the top navigation. Select Orientation Registration. Information regarding your Orientation will be sent to your CSUSB email address. Need help registering? Contact us at 909-537-5233 or orientation@csusb.edu.