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 Sessions
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, August and September.
• Small group sessions are held in:
  June and July
• 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 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. 

Register for upcoming New Student Orientation sessions 

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

RED CARPET DAY PROGRAM
If you have completed an application for admission but not yet registered, get VIP treatment and access comprehensive student services at one site! For location and time, call 410-777-2888.

• Saturday, July 16
  Location: Pascal Center for Performing Arts (PCPA).
  Session times: All services are available from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  Some services are available until 4 p.m.
  Three student orientation sessions are scheduled throughout the day.
• Red Carpet Day Program Web site

For more information about orientation or the Red Carpet Day Program, 
please call 410-777-2888 or e-mail orientation@aacc.edu.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability Support Services, 410-777-2306 or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance to request most accommodations. Requests for sign language interpreters, alternative format books or assistive technology require 30-day notice. For information on AACC’s compliance and complaints concerning discrimination or harassment, contact Karen L. Cook, Esq., federal compliance officer, at 410-777-7370 or Maryland Relay 711.