Instructions for Signing up for New Student Orientation 1. To register for New Student Orientation, you must first activate your Oakland

University NetID and password at oakland.edu/activate.

2. Next, log into the Orientation Reservation System.

3. You will be directed to login using your NetID and passworda. For example: If your OU email address is johndoe@oakland.edu,your

NetID is johndoe.

4. After entering your NetID and password, click “Sign In.”

5. Next click “Search” to locate New Student Orientation Part One dates.

6. Type “New” in the Title box and click “Search.”

7. You will see a list of all the available New Student Orientations. Click on a date that is suitable for you.

8. Next, you will be directed to a list where you must re-select the date you want. Click the radio button and then click “Register.”

Note: All dates will be labeled “Restricted.” This prevents students who are not admitted to OU from registering for orientation.

9. Once you click “Register” additional information will appear. You will do not need to select a meal choice, number of guests or enter comments. Simply click “Complete Registration.”

10. You have successfully registered for New Student Orientation Part One!

If you have any questions or trouble registering for orientation, contact the Orientation and New Student Programs office at (248) 370-4653 or email our staff at gold@oakland.edu.