New Student Orientation

Pre-Orientation Checklist

Take note of these important tasks and dates.

Check your PUC email - Weekly

  • PUC email is the primary method of communication for important information, necessary tasks, and deadlines.
  • Don't have an account yet? .

Read the New Student Newsletters (delivered to your @puc.edu email account) ️

Submit yourPioneers Commitmentform

  • On your personal PUC viewbook or contact the Admissions Office (admissions@puc.edu; 707-965-6381)

Enroll in classes

  • First-Year Freshmen: Contact youradmissions counselor to register.
  • Transfer Students: Register onor with the Records Office (records@puc.edu; 707-965-6673)

Complete your housing form

Complete health registration requirements for new students

Submit documentation for student accessibility support and accommodations (if needed)

Order your textbooks

Online Courses

  • Complete theonline courseNew Student Orientationin

Finalize your financial arrangements

  • Contact Student Financial Services (studentfinance@puc.edu; 800-862-7080)
  • Authorize parent or other third party to receive notifications of billing statements (optional)

Prepare for New Student Orientation

  • Fusion Orientation—(required for first-year freshmen, all freshmen are automatically enrolled)-
  • Transfer Student Orientation(optional for transfer students)

NOTE: Although Fusion Orientation is designed for first-year students, transfer students who are interested in an extended, more immersive orientation to PUC are welcome to register for and attend the Fusion Orientation. Please contactinvolve@puc.eduto make such a request.

Make your first payment for fall quarter

  • To make an online payment, login to, choose "Student Finance," then "Make a Payment."

Register your vehicle

Get your PUC student ID card