Questions about Class Registration and Orientation

Orientation for those students participating in Fall Semester Orientation (in June or July) will be a one-day event. You'll usually be finished by early afternoon.

Orientation for those students participating in Late Orientation for Fall Semester (August) will be a two-day event. You’ll have a half-day session on the first day and schedule a specific appointment time to register for your classes on the next day.

What Do We Do at Class Registration and Orientation Besides Register for Classes?

The Orientation program includes getting your ID card picture taken, talking to Financial Aid, Business Office, Housing and Health Center. You'll also learn more about your program through your academic counselor and register for your classes!

How Much Does Orientation Cost?

The cost for Orientation is $80 for on-line or on-campus Orientation. If you have not paid this fee yet, it will be added to your student account after you attend Orientation.

What If I Can't Attend Orientation?

For your own benefit, we strongly encourage attendance to an Orientation session. However, we understand that for some students, special circumstances and long distances make this difficult. Please email orientation@ferris.edu for special assistance.

Do I Still Have to Attend Orientation if I've Already Spoken with an Advisor?

We highly recommend attending an Orientation Session even after speaking with an advisor. Orientation also includes in-depth information about your program, graduation requirements, tutoring, support services and other available resources. You'll also be able to take care of any necessary paperwork, get your ID card picture taken and talk to Financial Aid, Business Office, Housing, Health Center and Public Safety.

When Do I Get My ID Card?

For those students attending Orientation in January (Spring Semester Orientation) or May (Summer Semester Orientation), you'll get your ID picture taken during orientation and return that afternoon to pick it up at the Student Services desk inside the Timme Center for Student Services.

For those students attending Orientation in June or July (Fall Semester Orientation), you'll have your picture taken for your student ID card during Class Registration and Orientation. If you will be living in the residence hall, you'll get your ID card when you check into your residence hall. If you'll be living off campus or in family housing, you can pick up your ID card from the Student Services desk inside the Timme Center for Student Services when you return to campus in August.

For those students attending Late Orientation in August (Fall Semester Orientation), you'll get your ID picture taken during orientation and return that afternoon to pick it up at the Student Services desk inside the Timme Center for Student Services.

How Do I Apply to Live in the Residence Halls?

Students complete the Housing and Dining contract online utilizing the MyHousing module found on the University Life tab of MyFSU. In the first step, students read and sign the Housing and Dining Contract which includes submitting the $200 contract guarantee. Students will then be notified of how to request roommates and when to return to MyHousing to select their room.

Learn more on the Housing and Residence Life web site www.Ferris.edu/Housing.

If you have a special circumstance with your housing situation, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 1-800-4FERRIS (1-800-433-7747), ext 3745. Click here for more information on Housing and Residence Life .

How Do I Apply for Financial Aid?

Visit our Financial Aid web page for complete information! Here's the link: Financial Aid

How Do I Get A Parking Permit?

All parking on the Ferris State University campus is by permit only. Students, including freshmen, are allowed to bring a vehicle on campus. Because of the limited parking on campus, Public Safety has adopted a policy of strict enforcement to protect the rights of those who observe the regulations. So, you will need to park your car ONLY in the lot you've been assigned. Public Safety may ticket your car if you do not follow the parking regulations.

Keep in mind that most parking lots are NOT located just outside the residence halls! Most parking lots for students living in the residence halls are located around the perimeter of the campus. This allows for easier and safer travel of our students between classes. You will find it is easier to walk to each class instead of looking for a parking spot!

For the complete Parking Rules and Regulations, follow the link below for the Public Safety page: Public Safety

Are there Overnight Accommodation for Class Registration and Orientation?

Click Here for local off campus accommodations.

Where Can I Take A College Credit–By–Exam Program (CLEP) Test?

To provide students who demonstrate high ability the opportunity to earn credit for prior learning, Ferris State University offers 34 of the national College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) computer-based tests. If you obtain an ACT composite score of 24 or higher, or an SAT Verbal + Math score of 1100, you have a good possibility of earning college credit through the CLEP program.

Ferris offers the CLEP exams through its Office of Institutional Research and Testing in the Timme Center for Student Services, Room 313. Tests are held at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, based on staff and room availability. There is a $95 fee per test. A $70 payment by check made payable to CLEP or credit/debit card is required at the time you take a test. The remaining $25 will be billed to your student account. Click here for more CLEP information.

Can I Sign Up for Class Registration and Orientation by Phone?

Yes! Just contact us Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm at 1-800-4FERRIS (1-800-433-7747).

Do you have Services Available for Students with Disabilities?

If you have a physical or other disability, such as ADHD, hearing impaired, visually impaired, emotional/psychological impairment, or physical impairment, please contact our Disability Services Office at (231) 591-3057 or 1-800-433-7747, ext 3057. You may also connect to the Disability Services Website by clicking here.