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New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs

Island View Orientation

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Freshman Orientation

Transfer Orientation

Orientation Staff Information

Purpose

As one of the three programmatic elements of New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs (NSOTP), Island View Orientation (IVO) prepares first-time college students and transfer students for a successful transition to university life at California State University Channel Islands. 

Program Objectives

  • To facilitate a successful academic transition into CSUCI by providing students with academic resources (DSA 1, 2, 3)
  • To assist with a successful social transition into CSUCI by providing students with resources for personal and co-curricular development  (DSA 1, 2, 3)
  • To develop school spirit by welcoming students to the campus community (DSA 2)