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First STEP: New Student Orientation

Southeast Testing and Enrollment Program or First STEP orientation is for all students who have completed fewer than 24 college credit hours prior to enrollment at Southeast. Please note: If you are a high school student who has completed 24 or more college credit hours, you will still need to attend First STEP orientation.

First STEP is designed for you and your family with great programs to help familiarize you with Southeast.

First STEP Dates


Spring 2008 Admission

  • Friday, November 16, 2007
  • Saturday, January 12, 2008

Fall 2008 Admission

  • Saturday, February 23, 2008 - CLOSED
  • Saturday, March 1, 2008 - CLOSED
  • Friday, March 28, 2008 - CLOSED
  • Friday, April 4, 2008 - CLOSED
  • Saturday, April 19, 2008 - CLOSED
  • Friday, May 2, 2008 - CLOSED
  • Friday, May 16, 2008
  • Friday, June 6, 2008
  • Saturday, June 28, 2008
  • Friday, July 25, 2008
  • Saturday, August 23, 2008

First STEP Purpose

Schedule of the Day

Register for First STEP: Congratulations on your decision to attend Southeast. We are looking forward to introducing you to our University – we want your transition to Southeast to be easy and successful.

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Directions to Southeast

General Orientation Information

Course Placement Assessments

Orientation Checklist

Hotels and Lodging





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Transfer Orientation

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BGS Orientation

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