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New Student Orientation & Group Advising
New Student Orientation
Register for New Student Orientation
NSO is required for:
- First-time college students
- Transfer students with less than 7 credit hours
Before Attending, Ensure You Have:
- Cleared ALL enrollment HOLDS (Transcript, Bacterial Meningitis, Alamo Enroll Modules, TSI)
- Gathered ALL required documentation for the benefits you plan to use (GI Bill®, Hazelwood, etc.)
- Checked your student email for session details and Zoom links (if attending virtually)
- Reviewed your Degree Plan through ACES
Note: Yes. NSO is a mandatory enrollment step for ALL FTIC students and/or transfers.
Military-Connected - Group Advising
Sign Up for Group Advising
Who is this for?
- ALL students using any military benefits
- Returning students who have NOT attended SAC in the last year
- Students needing assistance with Course Registration and Benefit Certification
What will you learn?
- Academic Advising and degree planning
- How to navigate ACES and course registration
- How to use VA & Hazelwood Education Benefits
- Campus Resources and Student Support Services
Before Attending, Ensure You Have:
- Submitted your Mission Statement in ACES (required for Advising)
- Gathered ALL required documentation for the benefits you plan to use (GI Bill®, Hazelwood, etc.)
- Checked your student email for session details and Zoom links (if attending virtually)
- Reviewed your Degree Plan through ACES
Note: Additional hold removals will be processed during your Group Advising session.