<p>So I went to go register for orientation and saw that the only dates available are now only from July 17 and on! SAY WHAT. How bad is this? It's open for honors too so will I be a black sheep? And will I get any classes I want?! </p>
<p>Don’t worry, students attending later orientation sessions have same chance getting in courses as earlier orientation sessions attendees. </p>
<p>I can explain to you how it works. </p>
<p>If you think your date is late…well it is. 
BUT, this does not mean you will be disadvantaged! There will still be a multitude of baby Bulls like yourself who will be eager to make friends, get involved, and start college. At your orientation session you will be registering for classes, to combat incoming freshmen registering later than other incoming freshmen, USF opens classes in waves. Therefore, even if you register later in the summer, you will still have courses available for you to sign up for. If you’re in honors, there will be a special orientation for you to meet important advisors and representatives of the honors college and honors kids like yourself. Relax. You’re orientation will still be super awesome and fun. :)</p>
<p>If you haven’t already done so, add yourself to your official class page. There you will find representatives that can help you with your problems, incoming students like yourself, and humor…lots and lots of humor!</p>
<p>Freshman courses always have more seats than actual enrollment. Unless you’re taking upper level major courses, seats won’t be an issue. You might have to compromise on getting the best times and might end up with a few morning classes.</p>
<p>Thank you, @Niquii77! Question: I’ve heard on other forums that there are night activities? But I don’t see it on the website. Are those mandatory? Can I just go to the dorm or hangout with my parents instead? </p>
<p>Thanks, @LempelZivMarkov! Actually, I will need to probably start off with some upper level courses because I did dual-enrollment. WIll I have a problem then?</p>
<p>You are not required to go to the night activities, but I suggest that you do. You meet a lot of people, and while you may not see them again, you get a nice feel on what college nights with the people on your floor and campus activities will feel like. Plus, you get time to hangout with your parents at other times during orientation. That orientation night is for you and your peers. Take advantage of it!</p>
<p>Is it better to go to orientation in June or July? And, does it have any bearing on class selection? Is it better to go earlier than later? </p>
<p>Go to the June orientation if it works for you.</p>
<p>My S is scheduled for the June 19-20 orientation. Are there any parents out there that are NOT going with their student to the orientation? What will they tell us that we don’t already know? </p>
<p>@gemini18 : Most parents do not go with their kids to orientation. To be honest, the parents there have a pretty awkward time. It’s not high school and it’s time to let your kids do things for themselves.</p>
<p>@LempelZivMarkov : Thanks. He’s going by himself, actually with a friend from HS, and they’re staying over the night before at USF. Very cool. </p>
<p>@LempelZivMarkov Most parents don’t go? It’s awkward for them? Why? It’s not like they’d be holding my hand, but they want to be there for me, especially since I don’t have a friend to go with. </p>
<p>Most parents do not go because they do not feel the need to go to their child’s orientation. A nice sizable group of parents do go and they enjoy themselves very greatly. It is a family decision and is not because it’s “awkward” or they’re “not letting their child do things on their own”. </p>
<p>@sunwin3 Just know that you will not be alone. Many incoming freshmen go to orientation alone. There are also kids who have their family attend orientation with them and make it into a family trip. It’s all based on what your family wants. If your parents want to support you, then let them. :)</p>
<p>Did anyone already attend the orientation? Any feedback? </p>
<p>Feedback from many incoming freshmen: “Ahh, oh my gosh! It was so much fun. Can’t wait to start school!”</p>