New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation will help you transition to Macomb campus life and prepare you for a quality learning experience.
What can you expect from New Student Orientation?
- Learn what to expect in your first semester.
- Develop an understanding of the process to follow in order to determine your educational goals.
- Become aware of the support systems and college resources available to be successful.
- Become familiar with your rights and responsibilities as a student at Macomb, including expectations and code of conduct.
- Learn more about college terminology, important deadlines, academic programs and schedules.
- Become familiar with Macomb's online interface and its various functions.
- Learn more about opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom with your fellow students.
After receiving a Macomb ID number issued with the admission letter, all students must complete New Student Orientation.
After orientation, you might be required to take a Placement Test. If so, you can prepare by using these practice questions and this tip sheet.
Connect On-Campus
Meet with an Academic Advisor for a “Starting at Macomb” session. Students will be provided a customized checklist for “next steps,” particularly those with prior college experience (e.g. transfer or guest students).
Meet with a Counselor for a Course Planning Session. All new students to college are required to develop an academic plan with a college counselor during a course planning session.
For more information, please email askanadvisor@macomb.edu.
What can you expect from a Course Planning Session?
- Discuss your goals at Macomb.
- Recommend courses for your first semester based on your goals, scheduling needs and placement test scores.
- Provide direction for future course planning, career planning, and/or referral for other college resources.