Orientation

Online or In-Person

Columbia State's Orientation program is designed for new degree seeking, certificate, and dual enrollment students. It provides information to support a successful transition to college.

All first-time freshman and transfer students with less than 24 earned credit hours are to complete orientation.

Steps to Sign Up for Online Orientation

Check to make sure you have completed your Enrollment Admission file (i.e. test scores, Immunization Health Form, Proof of Citizenship, and Selective Service, if applicable, have been completed and accepted by Admissions).
Sign in using your PVT credentials (College username and login A Number) at http://orientation.columbiastate.edu/. Your login information was in your admissions letter.
Enjoy getting to know more about Your College!

Steps to Sign Up for In-Person Orientation

Check to make sure you have completed your Enrollment Admission file (i.e. test scores, Immunization Health Form, Proof of Citizenship, and Selective Service, if applicable, have been completed and accepted by Admissions).
Fill out the registration information in the Online Scheduler
Appointments encouraged for quicker assistance.

Upcoming In-Person Orientation Sessions:

Ready to start your journey with Columbia State? Sign up for orientation! Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, our Orientation program is tailored to help new degree-seeking, certificate, and dual enrollment students transition smoothly into college life.

Online Orientation

New Student Orientation Login Login to Online Orientation for new students. Students will need to use their PVT username and password which was included in student's admissions letter and email. Student Orientation

Create a Guest Account Parents, guardians, caretakers and college partners can follow this link to create a guest account. Guest Account

Create a Staff Account Columbia State staff can follow this link to create a staff account. Staff Account