Orientation 2018

How to Register for Orientation 

Registration for orientation is open! New students may register for orientation via their LMC WaveLink account. See the Wavelink Instructions on how to access your WaveLink account and register for orientation. 

At your on-campus New Student Orientation, you will learn about:

• The campus you'll attend.
• Your rights and responsibilities.
• Resources to help you.
• Tips for academic success.
• Campus safety and how you can help us maintain a safe environment by looking out for yourself and each other.
• Ways to get involved in campus life, because that's part of what makes college a great experience for you!

Activate your 365 LMC email in WaveLink 

• Log-in with your WaveLink username and password
• Click the red email icon in the top right corner
• Click the 365 email icon on the left side of the page (your username and password is the same as WaveLink)
• Follow the prompts on the log-in screen 

Enroll and complete the online New Student Orientation Prep session in Canvas

• Mozilla Firefox is the best browser to get started.
• Log-in with your WaveLink username and password.  
• Your online work must be done prior to your on-campus session; if you arrive without having completed the online portion, we will ask you to reschedule or stay after.  
• Having trouble logging into Canvas? Here is a Canvas Quick Help Guide.

During the Online Prep portion, you will:

• Learn about Canvas, the learning management system that will be a big part of the framework of your classes. We're putting this prep portion in Canvas, to help you become familiar with it.
• Learn about WaveLink, the portal to your records, transcripts, schedule, financial aid awards, and more!
• Learn about Degree Works, where you can plan, plot and play with your degree plan.
• Learn about paying for college and financial aid.
• Learn about Career Coach, where you can explore careers and find your best options.
• Gain access to resources to refer to when you need them, like WaveLink, placement testing information, Canvas help, and more.
• Take a few short quizzes to make sure the important stuff sticks.

• Orientation sessions will begin on time. Check-in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled session. 
• Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
• There will be an opportunity to speak with a Financial Aid Coordinator after New Student Orientation.  Sign up is available during check-in.