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Congratulations on your acceptance to Anne Arundel Community College. Welcome to the Riverhawk family!

Our team is excited to help you begin your journey toward academic success. From day one with New Student Orientation until the end of the year, we are here for you! 

We host fun, social events and skill-based workshops aimed at helping you get adjusted to college. Dedicated to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's mission of providing high quality, accessible and innovative solutions for education and services, our team looks forward to setting you up for a strong first year.


New Student Orientation

Our in-person orientation will introduce students and their families to college and student leaders, key resources and policies, and help familiarize them with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus. 

In-person orientation typically includes:

  • A welcome and introduction from the college and student leaders**
  • A presentation on important information, policies and resources that you will want to be familiar with**
  • A student experience panel where you will have the opportunity to ask current 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students questions*
  • A resource market with key offices and resources that will help make your first year at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø great*
  • Light refreshments**

* Included in summer orientation only
** Included in both summer and winter orientation

We offer two orientations – one for the general new student population and one for ECAP dual-enrollment students.

Students who RSVP for these sessions should plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. 


Online Orientation

If you are unable to attend an in-person session, we offer both of our orientations online through our student engagement platform, .

How to Access Online Orientation

  1. Join your online orientation group.
    1. (Password: Orientation)
    2. (Password: ECAP)
  2. After joining the group, you will be prompted to login using your My51³Ô¹ÏÍø student email address and password.
  3. Once logged in, you will be prompted to complete your profile. When you've completed your profile, you will be redirected to the homepage of The Nest.
  4. While on the homepage, select My Checklists on the left menu. This will lead you to your orientation group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about all things orientation? Take a look at a few of our most frequently asked questions for some answers!

Before attending in-person orientation, you'll want to:

  • Make sure you have officially been admitted to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
  • Know your 51³Ô¹ÏÍø ID Number.
  • Complete the online New Student Orientation.
  • Think of any questions you might have about starting at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

No, you can register for classes at any time by making an appointment with your designated academic advisor.

Find your advisor and book an appointment.

You can! We understand parents/guardians may have questions so we encourage you to invite them along. Limit to two additional guests. 

Orientation typically lasts for three hours. It's designed to be a preview of all the resources you'll use throughout your time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

At orientation, you will:

  • Connect with other new Riverhawks.
  • Meet our student leaders and ask them any questions you might have.
  • Learn about the resources on campus that will set you up for success.

What's Next? Your First Year!

Orientation is just the first step in this wonderful experience. We understand that the transition to college can be tough and we are here to help! Our First Year Experience (FYE) program offers workshops, different programs and resources to support you. Stay connected and keep an eye out for information from our team about the benefits of FYE at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. 


What Else Can I Do?

Are you anxious to get started? There are some things you can do before classes begin.

If you haven’t already, get familiar with the student portal, My51³Ô¹ÏÍø. You'll use this portal to register for classes, pay your bill, get your grades, plan your schedule, check your email, access online courses, find out what’s happening on campus, join student organizations and more. Once you’re admitted to the college, you'll get your username via email.

Get help with My51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

You can print your latest schedule from My51³Ô¹ÏÍø or access it on your mobile device using the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø app. Even if you think you already know where you’re supposed to be and when, it’s a good idea to double check. 

Not sure what textbooks you need for your classes? Visit the  online. 

Questions?

We're here to help!

Kyle Godduhn-Braaten

410-777-2654

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