Your Orientation Information is in your Next Steps Center. Review your meeting times and location in your Next Steps Center.
Welcome to New Start 2025!
We're so excited to have you, and we're here to make your college transition as smooth as possible. Please make sure to complete the following steps before you arrive.
Upcoming Events
New Start Now
The Official Newsletter of the Summer
Issue 1 | Residence Hall Information & Pre-Program Plans in CatCloud
Issue 2 | Understanding New Start Costs & Financial Aid
Issue 3 | Signature Events: Monte Carlo, BLAST, and Su Casa Programs
Issue 4 | Placement Exams, Next Steps & Arizona Arrival
Issue 5 | Involvement Fair & Connecting on Campus
Issue 6 | Preview of Campus Partner Programs
Issue 7 | Financial Wellness
Issue 8 | What to Expect from the Pre-Program Meeting
Issue 9 | Pre-Program Meeting Recording
Issue 10 | Pre-Program Checklist, Register for Welcome, 8th Semester Transcripts
Issue 11 | June 1 Deadlines
Important Links
Academic Connections Day
For information on where and when to meet for Academic Connections (orientation) Day, please go to your Next Steps Center.
Parking Permit
New Start has a special 6-week permit that can be purchased for summer parking. The pass is now available for purchase as of May 15.
Campus Health
Use this link to submit your immunization records, get an extra Consent to Treat a Minor form, or learn about student health insurance.
Meal Plans for Summer (optional)
New Start works with the Meal Plan office to provide an a la carte option for students. Check here in April for more information.
Bike Parking
If you are planning on bringing a bike to campus, you'll want to make sure you register it with Parking & Transportation. Click here for more information to support people with bikes on campus.
Parent and Supporter Emails List
Get the general program messages your student receives direct to your email!