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Parent Orientation
In addition to new student orientation, the college also offers Parent Orientation for those with children who are incoming freshmen. Register for upcoming Parent Orientation sessions

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The orientation program is designed to ease your transition into the college and prepare you for academic, social and personal success. Each orientation session is designed to meet your needs, regardless of your age or previous college attendance.

  • High school graduates learn how to set realistic academic expectations and when and how to access student support services.
  • Adult students and Veterans learn about campus resources that can help you meet academic rigors while considering the various roles and responsibilities confronting you at home and at work.
  • Jump Start students learn about the college environment and the differences between high school and college classes.
  • If you have attended other post-secondary institutions, the value of attending an AACC orientation is that you learn how to navigate our system.
  • All students will hear from faculty regarding classroom expectations and specific policies and procedures.

During orientation you will have an opportunity to:
  • interact with staff, faculty and other students
  • identify academic and student support services
  • understand faculty expectations and college policies
  • access your registration information and your e-mail account
  • ask pertinent questions about programs of study, important dates to remember, academic support services, and the placement testing process and how it influences course selection
  • know what it takes to be successful in college
Orientation Scheduling

New Student Orientation is scheduled in large and small group sessions. You will receive notice of a session based upon the date of your first registration for courses and other information, such as your program of study (major), status, or previous college attendance. Students are made aware of orientation dates in the Schedule of Classes, by mail, e-mail and the Web.

  • Large group sessions are scheduled in:
    January, February, July, August and September.
  • Small group sessions are held in:
    May and June
  • If you register for AACC classes in the fall or winter:
    you will be invited to attend an orientation session in January or February.
  • If you register for AACC classes in your high school:
    you will be invited to a small group session in May and June.
  • If you register for classes in June or early July:
    you will be invited to attend a session in July.
  • If you register after the first week of August or January:
    you will receive an invitation to attend a session held in September or February, respectively.