New Student Orientation
Your future starts now! Prepare for your time as a student at Eastern by participating in New Student Orientation.
About New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation events are held for first-time students (including transfer students) to take the next step toward enrollment at Eastern. New students are required to attend a New Student Orientation Session (NSO) before meeting with their advisor to register for classes.
During NSO, students will be given an Orientation Guide and Student Handbook which includes information about Eastern and tips on how to be a successful student. Following NSO, students will meet with their program advisors to register for classes.
Accuplacer placement assessment may be completed prior to the orientation/registration session.
Please note: Prior to attending a NSO, students must have met all admissions and enrollment requirements.
To schedule an appointment for New Student Orientation, or if you are unsure you need to complete the placement assessment, contact:
Ciara Smith
Student Services Coordinator
email: ciara.smith@easternwv.edu
phone: (304) 434-8000 ext. *9261
ORT 199 Brightspace Tutorial
ORT 199: Brightspace Tutorial – Self-Paced Orientation for Online Learning
Students enrolling in any online courses are recommended to complete ORT 199, a self-paced Brightspace Tutorial designed to help them navigate the Brightspace platform. This tutorial includes helpful modules that introduce students to the tools and features they’ll use in their online or hybrid courses.
Students who have previously completed an online course are not required to retake the orientation, but are strongly encouraged to review the tutorial again to refresh their skills.
Prior to each semester’s start, Student Services are available to assist students with registration. Students planning to complete the orientation are encouraged to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to ensure support is available during the registration process.