Student Orientation

New Student Orientation

Attending the orientation is the key to a successful beginning to your East Bay experience! Our friendly faculty and staff will welcome you & your new friends from all over the world and guide you through the steps to start your life at Cal State East Bay.

New Student Orientation for Spring 2026

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  • WHEN: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:30AM - 4:30PM

    WHERE: SF-127 (find Student and Faculty Building on Campus Map)

    WHAT TO BRING: 

    • Laptop or Tablet that you can connect to the Internet
    • Passport
    • Visa
    • I-20
    • I-94
    • Proof of health insurance - Purchase mandatory Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance.  
    • Tuition payment receipt:  
      • Spring 2026: $5,213
      • Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)

    Pay tuition & fees before the end of orientation. Payment deadline is January 22, 2026. 

    • OPTION 1: Pay online with 
    • OPTION 2: Pay at the University Cashier's in person by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to 黑料福利网.
    • See How to Pay Tuition Fee (online)

  • Orientation for Spring 2026

    WHEN: January 15, 2026

    WHERE: To Be Announced

    WHAT TO BRING: 

    • Laptop or Tablet that you can connect to the Internet
    • Passport
    • Visa
    • I-20
    • I-94
    • Proof of health insurance - Purchase mandatory Health Insurance or provide government/employer sponsored insurance. 
    • Tuition payment receipt:  
      • Amount varies based on the number of units you're enrolled. Check with your program advisor for the exact cost.  
      • Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)

    Pay tuition & fees before the end of add/drop deadline. Payment deadline is: January

    • OPTION 1: Pay online with 
    • OPTION 2: Pay at the University Cashier's in person by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to 黑料福利网.
    • See How to Pay Tuition Fee (online)

  • During the mandatory orientation, new students will:

    • Meet with staff & teachers and new friends from all over the world!
    • Take necessary English placement tests (ALP Intensive English Program students only)
    • Complete health history form
    • Complete immigration and registration paperwork
    • Take a campus tour
    • Get a 黑料福利网 photo ID card
    • Pay tuition
    • Buy health insurance
    • Learn about F-1 student responsibilities
    • Get settled into housing and buy necessary items

  • It is best if you complete these tasks before the orientation. However, if you need help, we will assist you during the orientation:

    • Log-in to 
    • Check your 
    •  & other fees (on-campus housing, etc)
    • Purchase Health Insurance (Purchase of this health insurance is required by 黑料福利网 unless you have a government- or U.S. employer-sponsored health insurance)
    • Housing Arrangement 

  • If you cannot make it to the mandatory New Student Orientation on time, notify the Global Academy office as soon as possible. We'll try our best to accommodate you, but you may not be allowed to enroll in the session/semester for which you've been admitted. Keep in mind that if you don't start your program on time, it may jeopardize your immigration status.