{"id":1035,"date":"2026-07-20T08:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/?page_id=1035"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T21:14:11","slug":"new-student-orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/new-student-orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"First Flight New Student Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/student-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/07\/First-Flight.png\" alt=\"First Flight\" class=\"wp-image-942\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.721142667331008;width:460px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center first-flight\" style=\"font-size:32px\">New Student Orientation at Rolla<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center first-flight\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Allied Health Majors<br>August 13 \u2022 9 am\u201312 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center first-flight\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Transfer &amp; Career Majors<br>August 20 \u2022 1 pm\u20134 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>First Flight<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em>New Student Orientation (NSO) is all about helping you get comfortable and ready for your first day of classes.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;designed to introduce you to the culture at 91ԭƬ and provide&nbsp;you with&nbsp;all the resources necessary for a successful college experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">What to expect at First Flight New Student Orientation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>First Flight<\/em><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Welcome Session:&nbsp;<\/strong>You\u2019ll&nbsp;meet 91ԭƬ administration and staff;&nbsp;learn about important college policies,&nbsp;keys to student success, session host introductions and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Technology Sessions:&nbsp;<\/strong>In&nbsp;a small tech lab setting,&nbsp;students<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>will&nbsp;learn&nbsp;how to login to&nbsp;My91ԭƬ, student email, Canvass and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Break Sessions:&nbsp;<\/strong>In small classroom settings,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>students will be introduced to campus resources for success<strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Library, Learning Center,&nbsp;Financial Aid,&nbsp;TRiO, Wellness, Campus Life, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parent\/ Guardian\/ Supporter Sessions:&nbsp;<\/strong>These sessions are designed to introduce parents\/guardians\/supporters to campus resources.&nbsp;TRiO, Bookstore, Wellness\/Access, Financial Aid&nbsp;and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Falcon Fair:&nbsp;<\/strong>Meet campus representatives from student clubs and organizations, important offices and other student services that can support you during your time at 91ԭƬ.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Services Check:\u00a0<\/strong>In: The Student Services Center will be open for student to meet with an advisor, get their photo ID, payments and more\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>How do I confirm my attendance at NSO and sign up for Breakout sessions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>All&nbsp;registered&nbsp;students&nbsp;will&nbsp;receive&nbsp;an email&nbsp;about two weeks prior to NSO. Students will be able to chose their breakout sessions when they arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t&nbsp;miss out on&nbsp;this opportunity to get familiar with campus, meet new people, and start your college journey on the right foot!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-ycemz \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-ycemz\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-hncb7 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Is New Student\u00a0Orientation\u00a0required?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes<strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong>New Student Orientation is a required event for all first-time&nbsp;91ԭƬ students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-2rdvo eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How\u00a0long does it last?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>New Student Orientation lasts approximately 3 hours. Students will receive a detailed agenda on arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-lbrvo eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How do I switch orientation dates?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Orientation dates are determined by the student&#8217;s major. Please contact&nbsp;your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/advising-and-career\/academic-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advisor<\/a>&nbsp;for options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-fbzbz eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Can I bring my parents\/ family\/ supporters with me to NSO?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes, you are welcome to bring guests. There are sessions tailored for parents,&nbsp;families, and supporters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-r6nup eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Should I bring anything with me to New Student\u00a0Orientation?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photo ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear comfortable shoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-aa63z eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Will there be food?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-ycemz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes, there will be light refreshments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.first-flight {\n  color: var(--true-blue);\n  line-height: 1.2em;\n  text-align: center;\n  font-weight: 500;\n}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Student Orientation at Rolla Allied Health MajorsAugust 13 \u2022 9 am\u201312 pm Transfer &amp; Career MajorsAugust 20 \u2022 1 pm\u20134 pm First Flight&nbsp;New Student Orientation (NSO) is all about helping you get comfortable and ready for your first day of classes.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;designed to introduce you to the culture at 91ԭƬ and provide&nbsp;you with&nbsp;all the resources [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-1035","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1035"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1053,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1035\/revisions\/1053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/rolla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=1035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}