Orientation Checklist

Before your arrival for New Student Orientation, there are a few things you need to have completed. Below is a checklist of the actions you need to take. If you complete each of these items, your move-in and check-in process will be expedited.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Student Life Office at 805-493-3197 or orientation@CalLutheran.edu

• Register for Orientation

  New Student Orientation is mandatory for all new students to attend and that Family Orientation is on Friday, August 23, 2024 only. Register today

• Complete the Virtual Pre-Orientation

  The Virtual Pre-Orientation will cover everything you need to know prior to attending the in-person experience. Virtual Pre-Orientation

• Next Steps page

  Complete all the checklist items in your Next Steps page to achieve "New Student Clearance."
  Go to your Next Steps page

• Establish contact with your Peer Advisor

  • Your Peer Advisor will be reaching out to you during summer. Be expecting their call and be sure to get into contact with them before Orientation. They are a great source of information and will help you prepare for Orientation and your first year at Cal Lutheran.
  • Your Peer Advisor will contact you the Week before New Student Orientation.

• Check your MyCLU Portal & Email

  Check your official Cal Lutheran email at least once a week throughout the summer and daily during the academic year.

  • You can log in at www.callutheran.edu/myclu
  • Offices such as Financial Aid, Academic Services, and Student Accounts will only use your Cal Lutheran email address to contact you.
  • If you do not know your username or default password, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@CalLutheran.edu or 805-493-3698. You may also change your passward at www.callutheran.edu/password.

• Submit the Forrest Fitness Center Waiver

  The Forrest Fitness Center is available for use by all currently enrolled students as Public Health Policy dictates. This is subject to change as conditions evolve. Students must fill out the waiver online prior to use. For questions regarding the Forrest Fitness Center, please contact Maddy Griess at mgriess@CalLutheran.edu or 805-493-3523.

• Register Your Vehicle for a Free Parking Pass

  Complete the online Vehicle Registration form to receive a parking pass for your vehicle.

• Upload a Picture for Your ID Card

  You will need to submit your picture to Campus Safety for your Cal Lutheran ID card. You should do this before New Student Orientation. Your ID card will be issued to you when you arrive for orientation.  Online photos will be accepted through August 21. For questions regarding Campus Safety, please contact Campus Safety via the non-emergency line at 805-493-3208.
  View the instructions on how to upload your picture

• Enroll in the "4 to Finish" Program

  If you are a first-year student and would like to enroll in the "4 to Finish" Program, you are required to complete the agreement, and return it to Academic Services before September 30. The agreement for Fall 2024 will be available TBD.

  For questions regarding 4 to Finish, please contact Academic Services at clureg@CalLutheran.edu or 805-493-3105.