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Orientation 2008

Orientation is required for all new students (freshman, transfers and non-traditional) attending our Sault Ste. Marie campus.

Orientation dates for the summer are as follows:

Friday, May 16 (transfer students only)

Saturday, May 17

Thursday, June 26 (transfer students only)

Friday, June 27

Friday, July 11

Friday, July 25

These programs are for students who are admitted for and plan to attend LSSU during the Summer or Fall Semester 2008. 

During orientation you will:

  • Learn important policies and procedures that will help you succeed in your academic career.
  • Learn about the numerous university services that are available to you as an LSSU student. 
  • Meet with an academic advisor and register for your summer and/or fall semester classes.
  • Have your picture taken and receive your Laker ID card.
  • Register your vehicle and receive your parking permit (if applicable). 

Placement Exams

Your course placement in English and mathematics will be determined by your ACT/SAT scores, unless you have transfer credit for these content areasView Course Placement Chart

LSSU uses the COMPASS® testing instrument for placement exams.  COMPASS® exams are available at numerous community colleges and universities, if you are interested in taking the exams closer to home, contact Testing Services for detailed information and a location near you.

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  • If you want to challenge your course placement (refer to above link for placement chart)
  • If you do not have ACT/SAT scores, COMPASS® scores or transfer credit in these content areas.

It is strongly recommended that all exams be completed PRIOR to orientation.   

Placement exams will be offered the day before each Freshman Orientation.  The dates are as follows:

Friday, May 16

Thursday, June 26

Thursday, July 10

Thursday, July 24

SEATING FOR THE EXAMS IS LIMITED AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

For additional information on placement testing, please contact:

Carol Boger, Director of Testing Services

Lake Superior State University

906-635-2027

cboger@lssu.edu

 

Laker Orientation

Reserve your spot!

Online Registration NOW AVAILABLE!

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Students are assigned to an orientation date on a first-come first-served basis.  Please note that the enrollment fee is non-refundable as of May 1, 2008.

Additional Registration Forms:

Placement Testing ONLY

Picnic ONLY

 

 

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