Office of Student Success & Retention
ACCESS Orientation
What is the ACCESS Orientation Program?
The ACCESS Orientation Program provides an in-person experience for incoming freshmen that will make the transition to college less overwhelming. The program aims to provide information on MSU colleges and schools, financial aid information (including FAFSA), placement testing, academic advisement, career development, and student experience!
Additionally, students will participate in activities and workshops outlining college transition, school spirit, study skills, and time management strategies. Participation in this program provides activities and interactions with faculty, professional staff, and classmates. Our goal is to provide an early opportunity for incoming freshmen to become familiar with their university resources, making them fully prepared for their college journey.
It is expected that at the end of the ACCESS Orientation Program students will have all the necessary tools and resources required for their Fall enrollment at the University. The ACCESS Orientation Program pledges to increase access to college for a diverse student population, prepare students for their college matriculation, and provide a head start for students on the path to academic success. It is expected that incorporating best practices for our campus-wide ACCESS Orientation Program for freshmen will yield outstanding results for the entire undergraduate student population.
Summer 2023 ACCESS Registration
Fall 2023 admitted students, we are looking forward to you joining the Morgan State University Family. The ACCESS Orientation Program is a four-day, three-night, in-person experience. The combined confirmation and registration fee for the ACCESS Orientation Program for new first-time freshmen is $300 (non-refundable). The ACCESS Orientation registration deadline has been extended to June 15, 2023; Late fees may be applied after June 15th.
Immediately following the registration deadline on June 15th, registered ACCESS students will receive an email with a written checklist outlining the program details and format. Students will be required to complete several tasks from home prior to their in-person attendance, including the ALEKS math placement test. Please review the PDF documents below for detailed information. The ACCESS Orientation program is mandatory for all new freshmen (except CASA and transfer students).
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ACCESS Orientation Dates
**All students must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to the first day of their selected ACCESS Orientation Program session. Booster shots are strongly encouraged, but full vaccination is required for participation. Instructions for vaccination verification will be emailed to students. For information on how Morgan is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, visit our website at www.morgan.edu/coronavirus.**
- June 25-28 (Sunday - Wednesday) Closed (at capacity)
- July 5-8 (Wednesday - Saturday) Available
- July 11-14 (Tuesday - Friday) Available
- July 17-20 (Monday - Thursday) Available
- July 23-26 (Sunday - Wednesday) Available
- July 30- August 2 (Sunday - Wednesday) Available
- All Virtual/Online Orientation Available
Your University email address and student ID number can be found in your acceptance letter. The username is the first part of your email. Do not include @morgan.edu. If you have any questions about your username or password visit www.morgan.edu/ technologyfaq.
1) It is absolutely critical that you carefully read the instructions COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU BEGIN your ACCESS Orientation registration process!
2) You must follow the attached instructions exactly to register for ACCESS Orientation!
3) Once you begin the registration process, you will have exactly 15 minutes to complete the registration including entering your $300 payment before you are locked out of the system for a full 48 hours. Have your credit card payment in hand and ready when you begin. Every time you attempt to re-enter the ACCESS portal before the 48 hours have elapsed, the 48-hour lockout period restarts! So if you are locked out please PATIENTLY WAIT 48 hours!
4) Online credit card payment via WebSIS is THE ONLY METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR THE ACCESS PROGRAM! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PAY ANY OTHER WAY! Once you make your $300 payment, check your official Morgan email for the reference receipt. DO NOT RE-ENTER THE ACCESS WEBSIS PORTAL to confirm registration! The emailed reference number is your only receipt and confirmation! You may email access@morgan.edu should you have any questions.
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For more information about the ACCESS Orientation Program, please contact the Office of Student Success and Retention via email at access@morgan.edu.
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Contact Information
Office of Student Success and Retention
Morgan State University
Tyler Hall, Suite 116
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
P: 443-885-3651
F: 443-885-8347