Base Camp Orientation

• All students will be required to register for a Base Camp session.

• Each student will be limited to two guests for their Base Camp session due to the capacity of our spaces.

REGISTRATION

To register for Base Camp, use the calendar feature at the bottom of this page to find the date you would like to attend. 

You will then be asked to log-in to your Admission Portal to complete your registration form. Please note: Your username is the same email address that you entered when applying to AU. If you're unsure of your username, contact your Admission Counselor and they'll be happy to help. If you forgot your password, no worries. Please click the "Reset Password" button on the log-in page.

All new students (including transfer students) are required to pay the one-time "Base Camp Orientation and New Student Programming Fee." This fee covers the cost of your Base Camp Orientation program, including your guests and all first-year experience activities during your first year at Anderson. The fee is paid at the point of Base Camp registration. 

FALL 2025 BASE CAMP SESSIONS

RECOMMENDED SESSIONS BY MAJOR:
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College of Arts and Science (CAS): June 24, June 26, June 27, July 14, July 18
College of Christian Studies (CCS): June 23, June 24, July 18
College of Business (COB): June 24, June 26, July 15, July 17, July 18
College of Education (COED): June 23, June 24, July 14, July 18
College of Engineering (COEN): June 26, June 27, July 15, July 18
College of Health Professions (CHP): June 23, June 27, July 14, July 15, July 17
College of Engineering (COEN): June 26, June 27, July 15, July 18
Center for Cybersecurity (CYB): June 23, July 14, July 17
School of Interior Design (SID): June 26, June 27, July 14
School of Public Service Administration (SPSA): June 24, June 26, July 18
South Carolina School of the Arts (SCSA): June 23, June 27, July 15, July 17
Undecided Majors: June 24, June 26, June 27, July 14, July 18

RECOMMENDED MAJORS BY DATE
June 23 (M): Recommended for CCS, CHP, COED, CYB, SCSA
June 24 (T): Recommended for CAS, CCS, COB, COED, SPSA
June 26 (Th): Recommended for CAS, COB, COEN, SID, SPSA
June 27 (F): Recommended for CAS, CHP, COEN, SCSA, SID

July 14 (M): Recommended for CAS, CHP, COED, CYB, SID
July 15 (T): Recommended for CHP, COB, COEN, SCSA
July 17 (Th): Recommended for CHP, COB, CYB, SCSA
July 18 (F): Recommended for CAS, CCS, COB, COED, COEN, SPSA