Orientation Reservation & Declaring a Major Don’t miss Springboard! It’s one day when you meet your academic advisor, connect with other students and engage with your Orientation Peer Adviser. All of these peo- ple will be instrumental in your transition. Use Pages 8-10 to think carefully about the major you will declare in this step. Springboard options Springboard is primarily offered on campus, except for July 20, our virtual day. You will only be able to select one option. Since Springboard dates are first-come, first-re- served, we encourage you to complete your steps as soon as possible to have access to your preferred date. This step must be completed to enroll in classes. Can’t come to campus? Be sure to select July 20 to receive your materials via your Dukes email. If you cannot attend any Springboard dates, please mark your reservation as Unable to Attend. International students (and U.S. students living abroad) If you are living outside the United States, you are welcome, but not expected to attend Springboard. Check out our virtual option! Figuring out when to arrive, what to do and sorting it out can be overwhelming … even more so from overseas. Visit jmu.edu/global/isss/admitted/overview.shtml for more information. Families need Orientation, too! While you’re meeting with your OPA and academic advisor, your family members will attend sessions about services and resources to best support you. Invite up to two family mem- bers to attend and be prepared to register them with their contact information.
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Disability accommodations If you or your guest need accommodations during Spring- board, please submit your request in the appropriate Dis- ability Accommodations section when you complete your reservation. Submit requests for accommodations at least 10 business days before your reserved date. You will receive a confirmation email once it has been received. The Orientation fee All new students are charged $200, regardless of attendance at Springboard. This fee covers Springboard, Weeks of Wel- come and other first-year programs. You don’t have to pay the Orientation fee now; but, if you have an installment payment plan, make sure your annual budget includes this charge.
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