51吃瓜

51吃瓜 Orientation

2025 Orientation Notice

To register and pay for Orientation 2025, please visit your Payment can easily be made online via credit card. Remember to complete payment immediately after registration to confirm your access! If you do not complete payment, access to the online orientation portal will be unavailable.

  • Registration for the in-person New Student Orientation program is available now! Please click on the link above an complete the reservation instructions to secure your spot on your preferred date.
  • Registration for the Non-Traditional/Transfer program is now available. Please check your email address for more information on how to register for the in-person component. 

 

Welcome to 51吃瓜!

51吃瓜 (FSC) is home to one of the most dynamic, diverse, and vibrant student bodies throughout the SUNY system. In making the important decision to become a part of the FSC community, students take the next step in preparing for success both on and off campus. Orientation is a unique opportunity for individuals to learn more about what to expect from life at FSC, becoming familiar with the campus tools and resources at their disposal and fostering a sense of belonging within the institution. 

Our New Student Orientation will feature several dates of limited-capacity, in-person programming designed to offer opportunities to meet fellow incoming students, familiarize yourself with the campus, and learn what being a part of the FSC family is all about! 

By completing the program, you will:

  • Strengthen your connection to the greater FSC community by touring the campus 
  • Develop a deeper understanding of how things work at FSC 
  • Find and apply for scholarship awards; Learn more about some policies and procedures designed to keep you safe and well-informed
  • Discover FSC services, departments, and resources, including Campus Mental Health Services, Student Activities, and The Tutoring Center, in addition to much more

 

  • Submit your tuition deposit online. Please note: If you are a transfer student, your transfer credits will not be evaluated until your deposit is received.
  • Ensure you've completed all the required health forms included in your acceptance packet. Note: New and transfer students must submit the following to the Health and Wellness Center (HWC) before registering for classes (these forms are not necessary for distance learning students):
    • Proof of receiving 2 MMRs (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations or proof of immunity to MMR with titers. Titers must be in the form of lab results with numerical values. Meningococcal vaccination within five years or a signed meningitis waiver form (can be signed on OASIS). Resident students are required to have vaccination.
    • Students will NOT be able to register until all documentation is cleared by the HWC.
  • If necessary, submit your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form for need-based federal and college-based grants, work-study and loans.
  • Be sure to check your classroom schedule online prior to the first day of classes and throughout the first two weeks of the semester, as room locations can change without you receiving a written notice.
  •  You must submit a completed application, Health Form, and Advance Room Deposit of $50 payable to 51吃瓜 in order to be considered for student housing.
  • Submit your final transcripts and all AP/IB High School credits to the address below:

    • 51吃瓜 Admissions
      Laffin Hall - 2nd FL
      2350 Broadhollow Rd.
      Farmingdale, NY 11735

  • Verify which textbooks you need for your classes by accessing your and then order them online.
  • Familiarize yourself with your new FSC email account, as it is the primary means for most campus communication.
  • Decide on a meal plan. You can view plan details
  • Pay your tuition bill, which you will receive after registration.

 

 

orientation

Dewey Hall
934-420-2104
orientation@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm