{"id":16,"date":"2021-07-30T17:13:30","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T17:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:43:56","slug":"orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The next step of your journey begins.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"intro-copy pt-8 intro-copy-block align\" data-block_99d07b1d6e4df41a75d65cbbd7ca30f4>\n      <p>Your successful path starts with our New Student Orientation, which will provide the information you need to ease your transition to college life. We\u2019ll cover the basics, such as health records, academic advisement, college policies and financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Our in-person orientation is required for all first-time students who have not attended a college or university.\u00a0 It is an excellent opportunity to get off to a strong start and ensure your success at 91快播.\u00a0 Transfer students are strongly encouraged and welcome to attend.<\/p>\n<p>All new students to Trocaire, both first-time freshmen and transfer students, must complete the online Blackboard New Student Orientation course in order to be eligible to register for classes.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*** Please note that incoming first-time students need to have completed their Online Orientation before attending the in-person orientation ***<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-group-trocaire flex flex-col items-start w-full py-4 accordion-group-block align\" data-block_c22df1295f84e9c1830ae54e3be285d6>\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle w-full bg-trocaire-red flex items-center flex-row mt-4 p-3 font-bold\">\n        <div class=\"w-full pl-3 leading-8\">Step One: Complete Your New Student Orientation<\/div>\n        <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right text-2xl px-2 mt-1\"><\/i>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"w-full pl-6 pr-12 px-2\">\n        <ul>\n<li>Complete the pre-registration New Student Orientation on <a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.blackboard.com\/ultra\/course\">Blackboard.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Students can access Blackboard using Google Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge to complete the mandatory New Student Orientation. <strong><em>Google Chrome is the preferred browser.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<b>Internet Explorer<\/b>\u00a0is not a compatible web browser. This orientation must be completed before the students meet\u00a0with their advisor to register for classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle w-full bg-trocaire-red flex items-center flex-row mt-4 p-3 font-bold\">\n        <div class=\"w-full pl-3 leading-8\">Step Two: Update Your Log-In Information<\/div>\n        <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right text-2xl px-2 mt-1\"><\/i>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"w-full pl-6 pr-12 px-2\">\n        <ul>\n<li>Your first-time login credentials were included on the second page of your acceptance letter. If you need assistance logging in and changing your passwords, contact the IT HelpDesk at 716.827.4330.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>*If you have difficulties or questions with this, please email the Help Desk at <a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@trocaire.edu\">helpdesk@trocaire.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>or call 716-827-4330.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle w-full bg-trocaire-red flex items-center flex-row mt-4 p-3 font-bold\">\n        <div class=\"w-full pl-3 leading-8\">Step Three: Activate Your CastleBranch Account &amp; Upload Health Records<\/div>\n        <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right text-2xl px-2 mt-1\"><\/i>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"w-full pl-6 pr-12 px-2\">\n        <ul>\n<li>Activate your General Requirements Tracker by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mycb.castlebranch.com\">mycb.castlebranch.com<\/a>\u00a0and entering the package code provided to you by the Admissions or the Wellness Center.<\/li>\n<li>If you are in a health professions program, you will receive an additional package code specific to the program in which you are enrolled.<\/li>\n<li>If you have further questions regarding General Requirements health records, contact the Wellness Center at <a href=\"mailto:WellnessCenter@trocaire.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WellnessCenter@trocaire.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle w-full bg-trocaire-red flex items-center flex-row mt-4 p-3 font-bold\">\n        <div class=\"w-full pl-3 leading-8\">Step Four: Schedule Your Advisement Appointment<\/div>\n        <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right text-2xl px-2 mt-1\"><\/i>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"w-full pl-6 pr-12 px-2\">\n        <ul>\n<li>You can call 716.827.2577 or email <a href=\"mailto:AcademicSupportCenter@trocaire.edu\">AcademicSupportCenter@trocaire.edu<\/a> to schedule your appointment after you complete the mandatory online New Student Orientation.<\/li>\n<li>Your health records must be submitted prior to making your registration appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle w-full bg-trocaire-red flex items-center flex-row mt-4 p-3 font-bold\">\n        <div class=\"w-full pl-3 leading-8\">Step Five: Complete your FAFSA<\/div>\n        <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right text-2xl px-2 mt-1\"><\/i>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"w-full pl-6 pr-12 px-2\">\n        <p>Take a moment to complete the <strong>Free Application for Federal Student Aid\u00a0(FAFSA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>). This helps determine your aid eligibility for the academic semester. Students must complete this each year.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trocaire&#8217;s federal code is <strong>002812.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is the direct link to complete your FAFSA: <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa<\/a><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle w-full bg-trocaire-red flex items-center flex-row mt-4 p-3 font-bold\">\n        <div class=\"w-full pl-3 leading-8\">Step Six:  Complete your Blackboard Training<\/div>\n        <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right text-2xl px-2 mt-1\"><\/i>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"w-full pl-6 pr-12 px-2\">\n        <ul data-editing-info=\"{&quot;applyListStyleFromLevel&quot;:true}\">\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Upon acceptance to 91快播, students gain access to the Trocaire Blackboard Student Training Course.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">This 2-hour asynchronous training is facilitated by the Director of Digital Learning and is located on the <u><a title=\"https:\/\/trocaire.blackboard.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.blackboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Blackboard course listing page<\/a><\/u>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">It is highly recommended that students complete the training prior to the start of the first semester to get acclimated with the Bb learning management system and course navigation.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Students gain hands on practice with tasks like submitting an assignment, participating in a discussion forum, taking a test, as well as become familiar with announcements, messages, calendar access, grading feedback, achievements and more. Faculty value the training and many require it as an assignment in their courses.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle w-full bg-trocaire-red flex items-center flex-row mt-4 p-3 font-bold\">\n        <div class=\"w-full pl-3 leading-8\">OIT Minimum Computer Requirement Recommendations<\/div>\n        <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right text-2xl px-2 mt-1\"><\/i>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"w-full pl-6 pr-12 px-2\">\n        <ul>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">i5 or higher equivalent processor<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">minimum of 8GB RAM<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">512GB SSD\/HDD (256GB Minimum)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Windows 11<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Highspeed Internet<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Webcam:\u202fIntegrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system. Virtual cameras are not supported.\u202f Most classes require cameras to be on for exams or online class meetings and office hours. Cameras are needed for ExamSoft proctoring software that is used across all academic areas.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Microphone and Speakers that function so you can contribute to conversations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Highly Recommended:\u00a0Check with your division\/department about other system requirements prior to making a purchase.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">NOT recommend:\u00a0Chromebooks, Surface Pro or Linux computers.\u202fThey are not compatible with the software used at 91快播. Devices that have an ARM processor are not compatible with ExamSoft \/Examplify test taking software. Visit\u00a0<u><a title=\"https:\/\/examsoft.com\/resources\/examplify-minimum-system-requirements\/\" href=\"https:\/\/examsoft.com\/resources\/examplify-minimum-system-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">ExamSoft<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for additional details and requirements.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orientation FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Will there be a chance to have an orientation on campus?<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, there is a series of New Student Orientations held during Summer 2026. The event is mandatory for all first-time college students and strongly encouraged for transfer students.\u00a0Orientation sessions are two hours in length, and students have a choice of which date works best for their schedule. The dates include June 2, June 15, or July 21 from 10:00am-12:00pm, or July 8, August 6, or August 18 from 3:00-5:00pm. You will register to attend New Student Orientation through the Blackboard Online course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need to complete the online New Student Orientation?<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes, before a new student can register, they must complete the online orientation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long does the online New Student Orientation take?\u00a0<\/strong>Approximately 25 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long is the in-person Orientation?<\/strong> 2 hours long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I rewatch the orientation videos after I become a student?<\/strong> Yes! You can access any of the videos through your Blackboard account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I get my identification card?&nbsp;<\/strong>Your picture for your photo ID card can be taken at least 24 hours after your registration appointment at the front security desk at the main campus.&nbsp;You will need your Student Number, which can be found on your E-Student Portal homepage, to obtain your ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What do I need my identification card for?&nbsp;<\/strong>This card is needed for borrowing books from the college library, printing on campus, identification on clinical sites, and admission to college-sponsored functions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The next step of your journey begins. *** Please note that incoming first-time students need to have completed their Online Orientation before attending the in-person orientation *** Orientation FAQ Will there be a chance to have an orientation on campus?\u00a0Yes, there is a series of New Student Orientations held during Summer 2026. 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