All newly accepted students are encouraged to complete the online orientation, and all newly accepted students who have registered for fall or spring courses at CT State are strongly encouraged to attend an in-person orientation.
The CT State Online Orientation provides you with an overview of CT State Community College.
The In-Person Orientation introduces you to your campus, campus-specific resources and provides an opportunity for you to meet other students and receive a campus tour, participate in workshops, meet faculty and staff and more!
First, make sure you are accepted and registered for the current semester. You must be enrolled in classes at your designated campus location to sign up and attend. To sign up for In-Person Orientation on your campus visit New Student In-Person Orientation - CT State. If you need help with signing up for In-Person Orientation, please email .
- Click here to get started with the New Student Orientation or visit: www.go2orientation.com/ct
- You must make sure you have successfully logged into myCTState. You will then be able to log into the New Student Online Orientation using the same login you use for myCTState.
All accepted CT State students have access to the CT State Online Orientation.
You can sign in to complete the CT State Online Orientation 24 hours after being admitted to the college.
The online orientation typically takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete, and you can stop and resume at your convenience.
No. You will need to log into myCTState.
See instructions for logging in: Public - Logging into the myCTState Portal - Service Portal (service-now.com)
Yes, all students are encouraged to complete the online orientation.
Yes. Closed Captioning is available in both English and Spanish.
The online orientation deadline for Fall and Spring applicants vary each semester. Visit CT State Online Orientation for deadline dates of completion.
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion, emailed to your college email address. You're also automatically entered into a CT State Community College giveaway with a chance to win a bookstore voucher, swag bag and more.
That’s okay! You can complete the CT State Online Orientation at your own pace. It typically takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete fully.
Yes, the online orientation is accessible on all mobile, tablet and computer devices.
First, determine if you can log into the CSCU Login Portal. If you are unable to log into the CSCU Login Portal contact the Help Desk at 860-723-0221.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties within the orientation platform, please email .
Include:
- first and last name
- student Banner ID number
- contact number
First, try clicking on the "Certificates" tab, found on the orientation dashboard. Click on "View Certificate."
