New Student Orientation

August 25-27, 2023

Fall 2023 Orientation

Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27

This year we will be offering both a Virtual Pre-Orientation in conjunction with an in-person Orientation, scheduled for August 25-27.

Register for Orientation   Virtual Pre-Orientation


Schedule of Events

Find out what you'll be doing to help get you settled, meet new people, and plan for a year full of academic and social growth.



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Featured Local Hotels

Thousand Oaks Inn
9 minutes (3.6 miles) from campus

75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

(805) 497-3701 
www.thousandoaksinn.com           For discount, please contact directly and mention that you are visiting CLU.

Palm Garden Hotel
9 minutes (4.7 miles) from campus

495 North Ventu Park Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

(805) 716-4200
www.palmgardenhotel.com
For discount, please contact directly and mention that you are a part of CLU NSO.

La Quinta 
11 minutes (5.6 miles) from campus

1320 Newbury Rd, Thousand Oaks, California 91320

(805) 499-5910
www.wyndhamhotels.com
For discount, please contact directly and ask for California Lutheran University or click the link above. 


International Student Seminar

GlobeAll new international students are required to attend this event. Learn what to bring and what to do.

More Information

Orientation Checklist

ChecklistPlease complete all items on this checklist prior to arriving at Orientation. If all items are complete, you will be expedited through the check-in process.

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Thank you to our sponsors!

Level 3 Martial Arts

Palm Garden Hotel

State Farm

Ubtatuba Acai

Cliffdiver

Donut Depot

Hyatt

La Quinta

Prestor Pasta

Sole Soups

Five 07

101 Escape Rooms

Moorpark Dental
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