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What to Bring to Orientation

Please bring the following with you to orientation:

Photo I.D. – Acceptable forms of a photo IDs are driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport.

License Plate Number, Year, Make, Model of Your Vehicle and a credit or debit card – This information is required if you plan to have a car on campus and need to purchase a parking decal for fall semester.

Social Security Number – For financial aid paperwork should you need to fill anything out or make a visit to One Stop to check on things.

Pen, Pencil, and Notepaper – This is your first day as a college student, come prepared to learn.

Refillable Water Bottle- Campus has several filling stations around should you need to refill your bottle. It is important to stay hydrated!

Good Walking Shoes – Bearcats Bound Orientation functions will be at various locations around campus. While all measures have been taken to keep walking to a minimum, it is a good idea to have comfortable shoes.

Comfortable Clothing – Dress for Bearcats Bound Orientation will be summer casual (we suggest UC spirit wear!) You may want to bring a sweater as some meeting rooms may be cold.

Umbrella – Just in case