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New Student Orientation is a chance for new first-year and transfer students to learn more about the º£½ÇÂÛ̳ University at Mansfield, meet the staff and faculty who will support you in your first year, and register for classes. 

Step 1: The Basics (Pre-Orientation)

• Pay your acceptance fee. See Take Your Next Steps for more information.
• Set up your BuckeyeMail account 

Note: the university communicates important information through students’ Buckeyemail account only, so check your university email regularly.

Step 2: Register for Orientation 

Register for Orientation by visiting your Applicant Center.

• Autumn Admit: Orientation registration opens in March. 
• Spring Admit: Orientation registration opens in November.

Step 3: Find a Place to Live

Students who plan to live on campus must arrange for their housing as soon as possible. On-campus housing is limited and not guaranteed until a student signs a contract. Contracts will arrive in Buckeyemail accounts, so check frequently. 

• Autumn Admit: Molyet Village contracts are available in March
• Spring Admit: Molyet Village contracts are available in October

Off-campus housing is available nearby at

Step 4: Prepare for Orientation 

• Access CarmenCanvas (our learning management system) to find helpful information, including detailed instructions for accessing your placement tests.
  • Carmen course will be available in mid-April.
  • Placement tests are available in early May.
• Complete your placement tests a least 5 business days before your scheduled Orientation session. 

Note: students who have not completed their placement tests at least 5 days before their Orientation will not be able to receive a schedule at their Orientation session and will be scheduled with their advisor afterward.

Step 5: Attend Orientation! 

For more details about what to expect, consult our  Orientation resources.