Sessions are on a first-come, first serve basis. If the session reaches capacity before the deadline, it will close.

ALL ORIENTATION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

FEES ARE ONLY TRANSFERABLE

Orientation Dates

Spring Accepted Students Only

December 15
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Deadline to Register: December 8 by 5:00 p.m.

Orientation Fees

Student Fee $40.00

Guest Fee $25.00

Please call (678) 466-5443 to register for the Fayette orientation session.

Register for Orientation

The quickest and easiest way to register for orientation is online using Option 1 below. If you choose to print a registration form and mail it in with payment, you can register with Option 2. If you would like to pay in person refer to our contact information at Option 3.

**Please Read: Orientation is a mandatory program for all incoming students (Freshman, Transfer, Nontraditional, and Joint-Enrolled). Orientation reservations cannot be held without payment. Payment can be made via credit card using Option 1 or with a check/money order using Option 2 or 3.

Transient students and Post-baccalaureate students not obtaining another degree are not required to attend orientation. Returning students are not required to attend orientation but it is highly recommended.

Orientation reservations cannot be made over the phone.

Space at each orientation session is available on a first-reserve basis until sessions have reached their maximum capacity. All Orientation fees are nonrefundable. A confirmation letter is viewable via your DUCK account if you register online. If registration is completed via Option 2 or 3, a confirmation letter will be mailed to you in approximately 5-7 business days from the processing date.

Option 1: Online Registration

Select your orientation date and reserve your spot with online payment:

1. Log onto the SWAN and activate your account as per the instructions on the web page: https://swan.clayton.eduYou must click on the links that say "Lookup Username" and "Forgot Password/Activate Account" to complete Step 1.
2. Click on the DUCK icon.
3. Click on the Orientation Registration link and proceed with the instructions

Option 2: U.S. Postal Mail

1. Print and complete a copy of the registration form.
2. Summer Orientation Registration Form
3. Fall Orientation Registration Form
4. Submit your form along with the appropriate payment for your selected section.

Option 3: Pay In-Office

1. Visit the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs before the registration deadline in order to complete the orientation registration process.