Welcome Day is an on-campus event for new students to prepare for the upcoming semester. This event does not replace the Online Orientation and it is not mandatory. Academic Advising and course registration will not take place at this event. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about resource, meet your fellow students, and get some check-list items done! Please see the Agenda below.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Resource Fair

Eat a slice of pizza while visit the tables of different student service offices and student groups.  You can also visit the following offices:

• Financial Aid open until 8pm
• Surge Card office open until 6pm
  • Skip the line for pictures!  Submit your photo by logging on to MyCstate under the “Student” tab. On the right side click “Surge Card Request & Photo Submission form” and follow the instructions.
• Parking pass office open until 8pm
  • You must purchase your parking pass online at least 24 hours in advance of the event to pick it up at the event.

6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Division Gatherings

Hear from faculty, staff and students who are in your major and other majors within your specific Division. Don’t worry, we will make sure you know which division is yours!

6:45 p.m. – 7 p.m. Break

This is a great time to find where your classes will be or visit the Parking and Financial Aid offices!

7:00 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.  Education Session 1

Choose from any of the following options:

• Honors Program and the Leadership Certificate (only offered once)            
• Not signed up for classes yet? What’s next? 
• Becoming a Healthcare Professional                                  
• Charting Success: Essential Tips for Thriving at Cincinnati State                                                          
• Transfer Pathways                                                     
• Walk your schedule

7:30 p.m. – 7:55 p.m.  Education Session 2

Choose from any of the following options:

• Not signed up for classes yet? What’s next?                     
• Becoming a Healthcare Professional                                  
• Charting Success: Essential Tips for Thriving at Cincinnati State                                                      
• Transfer Pathways                                                     
• Walk your schedule