First Year Student Orientation

Welcome to Baruch College!

Your first introduction to life at Baruch will be your New Student Orientation. Your academic advisors and orientation leaders look forward to welcoming you and helping you navigate this exciting transition. Orientation programs for fall will begin in May and be offered through August and in January for spring enrollment.

Review our website to learn more about Baruch’s Orientation program and follow the Steps to Orientation below to confirm your Orientation date.

Steps to Orientation

Step 1: Accept your offer of admission on CUNYfirst.

Step 2: Submit the $100 commitment deposit on CUNYfirst.

Step 3: Complete the English placement exam. Newly admitted students no longer need to take the math placement exam.

Step 4: Set up your Baruch email. Allow one to two weeks after your commitment deposit is received to access to your Baruch email.

Step 5: Check your Baruch email for your invitation to Orientation. Follow the instructions in your invitation to select Orientation Day. We will begin sending invitations to Orientation in May for fall enrollment and in November for spring enrollment.

Step 6: Review the Baruch curriculum and submit any necessary forms and documents prior to your Orientation day.

Step 7: Download the Zoom app and set up your account.

Step 8: Log into Zoom on time and plan to stay for the duration of the program, 10:00 am until 1:00 pm EST. We recommend using a computer rather than a phone or tablet to complete the Orientation program.

What to Expect

Log into Zoom for our fully online First Year Orientation Program. Log in on time and plan to stay for the duration of the program: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST.
Review curriculum and policies in a group setting
Navigate Zoom breakout rooms to explore Baruch’s campus resources
Complete the online attendance form
Receive your course schedule a few days after your Orientation program. First year students are assigned a block program and do not choose their own classes

How to Prepare for your Orientation Day

Submit important forms:
- Medical Records – Medical records must be submitted in order to access campus
- Intended Major (to change your major)
- Transcripts and AP scores
Review the Baruch General Education Requirements:
- Pathways Requirements
- Undergraduate Bulletin
Review the Major Eligibility Requirements for our three schools:
Ensure you have access to Zoom and your device is fully charged with access to reliable Wi-Fi
Know your deadlines! Review the Academic Calendar

Transfer Student Advisement Presentation Spring 2023

Transfer Orientation Program Planning Sheet Spring 2023

First Year Advisement Presentation Spring 2023

First Year Students Program Planning Sheet Spring 2023

Math Advisement Schedule Spring 2023

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