Congratulations on Your Admission to Saginaw Valley State University!

Your first year at Saginaw Valley State University starts RIGHT NOW! What you do over the next few weeks and months will lay the foundation of your whole Cardinal experience.  

Whether you are a traditional First-Year Student who just finished High School, a Transfer student jumping into a new experience, or coming back to school after an academic break, Orientation is the gateway to the next educational chapter of your life. During your Orientation, you'll get acquainted with SVSU, learn about campus resources and how to get involved, and register for your first year of courses with an Academic Advisor.