New Student Orientation
Attending the orientation is the key to a successful beginning to your East Bay experience! Our friendly faculty and staff will welcome you & your new friends from all over the world and guide you through the steps to start your life at Cal State East Bay.
New Student Orientation for Fall 2024
WHEN: August 22, 2024 (in-person). Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
WHERE: SF-127 (Student & Faculty Building 1st floor > Campus Map)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Laptop or Tablet that you can connect to the Internet
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- I-94
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase mandatory Health Insurance online or provide government/employer sponsored insurance.
- Fall 2024 -- $1,018 (Coverage: 8/3/2024- 12/31/2024)
- See How to Purchase Health Insurance
- Tuition payment receipt:
- Fall 1 only: $3,005
- Fall 1 & 2 $5,205
- Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)
Pay tuition & fees before the end of orientation. Payment deadline is August 22, 2024.
- OPTION 1: Pay online with Credit Card or eCheck (CASHNET) or International Bank Transfer
- OPTION 2: Pay at the University Cashier's in person by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to CSUEB.
- See How to Pay Tuition Fee (online)
WHEN: August 16, 2024 (in-person). Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
WHERE: SF-127 (Student & Faculty Building 1st floor > Campus Map)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Laptop or Tablet that you can connect to the Internet
- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- I-94
- Proof of health insurance - Purchase mandatory Health Insurancee or provide government/employer sponsored insurance.
- Fall 2024 -- $1,018 (Coverage: 8/3/2024- 12/31/2024)
- See How to Purchase Mandatory Health Insurance
- Tuition payment receipt:
- Amount varies based on the number of units you're enrolled. Check with your program advisor for the exact cost.
- Other outstanding balance (on-campus housing fees, etc)
Pay tuition & fees before the end of add/drop deadline. Payment deadline is August 30, 2024.
- OPTION 1: Pay online with Credit Card or eCheck (CASHNET) or International Bank Transfer
- OPTION 2: Pay at the University Cashier's in person by cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to CSUEB.
- See How to Pay Tuition Fee (online)
During the mandatory orientation, new students will:
- Meet with staff & teachers and new friends from all over the world!
- Take necessary English placement tests (ALP Intensive English Program students only)
- Complete health history form
- Complete immigration and registration paperwork
- Take a campus tour
- Get a CSUEB photo ID card
- Pay tuition
- Buy health insurance
- Learn about F-1 student responsibilities
- Get settled into housing and buy necessary items
It is best if you complete these tasks before the orientation. However, if you need help, we will assist you during the orientation:
- Activate your NetID
- Log-in to MyCSUEB
- Check your Horizon e-mail
- Pay tuition & other fees (on-campus housing, etc)
- Purchase Health Insurance (Purchase of this health insurance is required by CSUEB unless you are not in the U.S. while taking 100% online classes or have a government- or employer-sponsored health insurance)
- Housing Arrangement