Pay attention to the information provided at orientation. While some students dread the organized orientation process and its man facets, it is, above all, an opportunity to figure out exactly how college works. By paying close attention to the information provided, you're far less likely to begin college confused and lost.
Go into orientation with an open mind. While orientations often consist of structure lectures interspersed with activities, try to keep an open mind and participate in every aspect of orientation. After all, it's probably only a day or two long, and it is meant to help you get started in college on the right foot.
View orientation as a way to make new friends. One of the scariest and loneliest parts of starting college is the lack of acquaintances in a new place. Orientation is a prime opportunity for students to meet and mingle over shared experience.
Take advantage of the opportunities presented at orientation. If you're a sports fan, learn how to join intramural sports or if you want to join a sorority, mingle with some of the sisters. By attending orientation, you are in a great position to find fun activities you might like to engage in as you start college.
Seek out orientation opportunities if your college doesn't require you to attend. If you can't or choose not to attend orientation, take some of the same steps on your own. Request information about campus rules and regulations as well as a class schedule and catalogue. Take your own orientation one step further by scheduling a campus or departmental tour to get oriented.