FAQs

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Below are some of our Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Orientation. If you still have questions, then please click "Send A Message" above.

Does tuition need to be paid at orientation?

No, your tuition does not need to be paid when you attend your orientation. <href="http://catalog.usu.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=3320">Copy the link below for a calendar of when tuition is due.</a> Tuition can be paid in person at the Registrars office, TSC 246, or online.

https://www.usu.edu/registrar/calendars/

Can I switch major after Orientation?

Absolutely! On average, students change their major four times while in college. We highly encourage you to try new things and find the right fit for you. We would also encourage you to talk with your advisor about this.

Are there jobs available on campus?

There are a lot of opportunities to work on and off campus. The university's job board is found at The Career Design Center, or www.usu.edu/career-design-center/. If you have questions please call Career Design Services at 435-797-7777. If you are interested in work-study jobs you must apply to be eligible or work-study through FAFSA forms. Call our Financial Aid Office with question, 435-797-0173.

Are there tutors on campus?

On campus we many types of tutoring programs. Visit our Academic Success Center's website to learn about our Math Tutoring Lab, the English Writing Lab, Supplemental Instruction, Tutors and more. www.usu.edu/asc

Can I get a scholarship/grant?

The key to getting a scholarship or grant is to research options and apply! If you don't weigh your options, you won't know what aid is available to you. Financial aid awards don't appear out of nowhere, so you need to apply for grants, loans, and scholarships in order to get the result you want: help with paying for school! Please contact the Financial Aid office and set up an appointment with your Financial Aid counselor to be advised on how to best go about applying and receiving financial assistance for school. www.usu.edu/finaid

Can I bring a car to campus in my first year?

Yes you can! If you will be living on campus you will obtain a parking pass for campus through your housing contract. If you will not be living on campus you may obtain a parking pass from the Parking and Transportation office. www.parking.usu.edu

If you do not have a car, it is still possible to get around the community. The public transit system in Logan is free. Visit their website to view their routes: www.cvtdbus.org.

Do I need a parking pass for the semester? How do I get one?

You will need a parking pass to park on campus. Violators will receive tickets. If you will be living on campus you will obtain a parking pass for campus through your housing contract. If you will not be living on campus you may obtain a parking pass from the Parking and Transportation office. www.parking.usu.edu Some parking lots are only enforced for certain hours of the day; parking in these lots during the hours they are not enforced does not require a parking pass.

If you do not have a car, it is still possible to get around the community. The public transit system in Logan is free and makes many stops through campus. Visit their website to view their routes: www.cvtdbus.org.

Where do I report for Orientation?

You can begin check-in for Aggie Orientation on the second floor of the Taggart Student Center at 8am. You will be required to attend your orientation until 3:30 pm that day.

Do I need a parking pass for Orientation?

Yes you will need a parking pass for orientation. You will be sent a link, as your orientation date gets closer, to a parking pass to print off before you attend your orientation. You will need to park in the west Football Stadium parking lot found at 1000 North and 800 East in Logan, Utah.

Will I be able to purchase books at Orientation?

The campus store will be open for you to take care of purchasing books.

We also have our Aggie Access Program, which for a fee of 250 a semester(Fall and Spring, 150 for summer). This program allows students to receive their textbooks for a flat rate instead of having to purchase individual books. It can even save students money depending on how many textbooks and content they need for the course. You can find more information here: www.usucampusstore.com/aggieaccess