Arkansas State University in Jonesboro will host the last New Student Orientation for the academic year Friday, Aug. 19.

Orientation provides a much needed opportunity for new students to meet with their academic advisers, register for classes and learn the “ins and outs” of the campus.
Representatives will be on hand from financial aid, the University Bookstore, residence life and other campus departments. In addition, currently enrolled students will be available for questions.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues until 8:30 a.m. in the new Student Union. Welcoming and introduction begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a “Tribal Leader Session” for students and “Discover ASU” for parents at 9 a.m. Special interest sessions are held later in the morning, followed by a lunch.

The afternoon includes “Tribal Leader Session 2,” academic information and time for meeting with academic advisers. Other afternoon activities include a “Get Connected” browsing session and opportunities to visit with representatives from the bookstore, student services as well as getting a student ID.

The day culminates with a 3 – 4 p.m. student discussion panel where current students give the “real story” about life at ASU followed by open houses around campus.

Parking is reserved for those attending New Student Orientation in the lot behind the International Student Center on the corner of Aggie Road and University Loop West.

For more details, visit the web site at http://studentlife.astate.edu/orientation.htm or call 870-972-3024 or email nso@astate.edu.

Classes for the fall semester begin on Monday, Aug. 22.