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.