Welcome to ROAR Orientation
ROAR is Columbus State's orientation program for new undergraduate students (first-year, transfers, and non-traditional) as well as their parents, family members, and guests. ROAR is designed to offer guidance and promote positive student success throughout your college transition at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. During orientation new students will have the opportunity to meet with their academic advisor, register for their first semester of courses, obtain their student ID, and meet with current students and staff.
For any questions, please check our frequently asked questions (FAQ), call us at 706-507-8593, or email us at orientation@columbusstate.edu.
2025 Orientation
Summer 2025 - Orientation opens on February 3rd; please choose the right orientation for you and follow the steps
Fall 2025 - Orientation opens on February 3rd; please choose the right orientation for you and follow the steps
Summer 2025 ROAR Dates
- Wednesday, May 7th @ 5pm
- Friday, May 9th @ 5pm
- Wednesday, May 28th @ 12pm
Fall 2025 ROAR Dates
- Saturday, May 31st – Main Campus
- Tuesday, June 10th – Main Campus
- Saturday, June 21st – Main Campus
- Saturday, July 12th - Riverpark Campus
- Friday, July 18th - Riverpark Campus
- Friday, August 1st - Main Campus
Choose the Right Orientation for You
First-year Students
Students who are no more than 5 years out of high school or those who have never attended a college.
Non-traditional & Transfer Students (under 30 credit hours)
Students who have been out of high school for more than 5 years or those transferring from another institution with less than thirty hours.
Register NowTransfer Students (over 30 credit hours)
Students who have completed more than thirty hours from another institution.
Register NowGraduate Students
The Graduate School does not require students to complete an orientation session for enrollment at this time. Graduate students can contact their academic advisor for questions and additional support.
Graduate InformationMilitary Orientation is completed within MyCSU. Please look for the notification under "My Notifications."
Dual-Enrollment Students
If you are currently a high school student who has been accepted to take both high school and college classes, please contact johnson_yolanda@columbusstate.edu.
If you have graduated from high school and you are entering CSU as a first year full time student please go to the First Year Students tab.
Notes
- The HOPE scholarship and other scholarships do not cover the cost of the orientation fee. Your ROAR fee will be due at the time of registration. For the fee-payment calendar, please visit the Office of Student Accounts website.
- If you are currently dual enrolled, are still attending high school, and will be remaining in high school for the following term, you will be invited to a special event by Dr. Melissa Young. Please monitor your CSU email for details!
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