New Student Orientation (NSO)

Freshman New Student Orientation

All new students who are entering college for the first time will attend Freshman New Student Orientation. Orientation is a two-day experience that occurs multiple times throughout June. In order to register for classes, students must attend an orientation session. Parents and guests of students are encouraged to attend.

All new students will be assessed a fee of $100 on their first e-bill.

Forms and Printable Documents

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PDF Academic Advising Worksheet

Sycamore Graduation Guarantee »

PDF Hotels for Guests

Register for New Student Orientation

Students must log-in and register for a date. To Register for Orientation, follow these three easy steps (each link will open a new browser window):

  1. Activate your Sycamore Login (Student Portal): https://isuportal.indstate.edu/
    • Your 991 (Student ID Number) can be found on your Letter of Acceptance from the Office of Admissions or your invitation to New Student Orientation
    • Note the detailed requirements when choosing your password
    • Once your Login is activated, it will show you what your username is. Keep both your username and password in a safe place. You will use this often throughout college. Usernames are typically the first letter of your first name, with your last name, and possibly a digit. For example, Sycamore Sam's Sycamore Login may be ssam17. Sam's full email address would be ssam17@sycamores.indstate.edu
  2. Register for New Student Orientation using your new Sycamore Login and password: https://secure1.vzorientation.com/indstate Sycamoreology
    • Be sure to click "Submit" at the end to make sure your spot is saved. Confirmation and reminder emails will be sent to your new Sycamore Email Account
  3. Access your Sycamore Email at webmail.indstate.edu and check it often.

If you're having difficulty registering for orientation, please call the Office of Admissions, toll-free at 1-800-GO-TO-ISU or 812-237-2121, or email admissions@indstate.edu