New Student Orientation
Welcome to CIIS! New Student Orientation (NSO) marks the official beginning of your CIIS academic experience. We’re looking forward to supporting and celebrating your transformative path. NSO is designed to guide and offer you all the information you will need to begin your journey at California Institute of Integral Studies.
The Fall 2024 New Student Orientation will take place on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20, 2024. For new F-1 students, your orientation starts on Monday, August 12th.
Before you begin your journey, we invite you to explore specific content we have created to welcome you to the world of CIIS on our CIIS Connect New Student Orientation site. To access it, please login using your mymail.ciis.edu credentials. You will have the opportunity to learn about the following:
- The nature of a CIIS education and the unique educational opportunities and resources available
- How to actively participate in our vibrant community and the University community as a whole
- Our CIIS history, community ambassadors, upcoming events, and academic services
New F-1 Student Schedule
Coordinator and Instructor: Sumana Dugar
International Student Advisor: Shmee Giarratana
Monday, August 12
F-1 Responsibilities & International Student Life
9:30am - 4:30pm (lunch included)
In-person at CIIS Mission Campus, Area 5
Tuesday, August 13
Academics & CIIS Culture
9:30am - 4:30pm (lunch included)
In-person at CIIS Mission Campus, Area 5
Wednesday, August 14
Life in the Bay Area
9:30am - 4:30pm (lunch included)
In-person at CIIS Mission Campus, Area 5
Group outing to Golden Gate Park
NSO Schedule
Sessions will be held both in-person and online in Pacific Standard Time (PST). Zoom links will be distributed via email to those who have RSVP'd specifically for the online orientation.
Monday, August 19
New Student Orientation
8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday, August 20
New Student Orientation
8:30am - 3:30pm
Contact Us
For any immediate questions about New Student Orientation feel free to contact us at studentaffairs@ciis.edu.