So someone I know cannot register for his orientation because it says that they are filled. I’m not able to help him out because I never had this problem. Does anybody know what to do? From what I understand it is mandatory that all new students need to attend or they cannot register for fall.
Ask the school!
I don’t understand why your friend is asking you and why you are asking here. Why isn’t this person asking his counselor, or the school, or his parents? Asking for a friend posts arent allowed anyway.
Check if the school has a final orientation date right before the term begin. For OOS students, they do not really expect you to make a summer trip just for the orientation. For those could not make it for the summer orientation schedule, they usually put them all in the final fall orientation.
What do you mean asking for a friend isn’t allowed? Where does it say that? And we can’t assume their situation. How do you know he didn’t ask his parents? It’s also the weekend so he probably can’t reach the school. Everyone is on here to help give each other answers and support. I’m sure his friend is trying to do the same.
But you should call the school as soon as possible (probably Tuesday morning since Monday is a holiday) and tell them your situation. I’m not sure if every university is the same, but like the other person said there should be one last orientation before the fall term starts. Usually the staff is very helpful and they’ll try to give you whatever solution you need. Good luck!
I thought the [term of service](https://auth.collegeconfidential.com/module.php/hobsonspolicies/policy.php?policy=tos) said posting questions for other people isn’t allowed, but I can’t find a section that specifically says that. Maybe “Rules and Disclaimers (iii)” covers it. That says people can’t post things that may compromise the privacy of others.
@skieurope, This is an actual rule, isn’t it?
Is it all orientations that are filled or just the one that this person wants to attend? In either event, I suggest calling the school. We had an issue with my D’s orientation dates and one call just straightened it all out.
MODERATOR’S NOTE:
It’s not explicitly stated in ToS, but we are revising them and it will be. So currently, it’s not a ToS violation, but we do not allow “asking for a friend” posts regardless. There’s privacy issues here, and we have no way of knowing that the friend is OK with its. If the friend wants answers, s/he should post a question under his/her account. Closing.