Orientation - Frequently Asked Questions

When paying by credit card in your RAM Portal, you will receive confirmation by e-mail (the email address used when applying to FSC).

Reservations/payment for orientation can be made with a credit card online via your RAM Portal. The College does not accept phone payments.

The program is typically completed in about two hours, but time may vary for each individual. Make sure you have access to a desktop computer, laptop, or mobile device, and a dedicated internet connection. 

FSC's Online Orientation is a comprehensive program designed to better prepare  you to achieve your academic goals here at Farmingdale. Through engaging video content and accessible written modules, you will not only learn the various policies, rules and regulations of the College, but you will also get insight into both the academic and social/cultural sides of the college experience. You'll have the opportunity to interact with quiz questions to test your new knowledge, and even construct personalized resource information for things that interest you along the way! 

The Orientation Office will notify paid registrants via e-mail with access instructions when they are made available. Please continue to check the FSC website for further updates!

Your orientation fee, made via the RAM Portal, covers administrative expenses, food, and materials you will be receiving throughout the day while on-campus, as well as technology costs to maintain the online program. 

Only those students who are not enrolled in an upcoming semester at the college are eligible for refund upon cancellation, provided they have not yet completed orientation. Request to cancel must be made in writing and submitted via email to orientation@farmingdale.edu 

Upon verification of payment, refund will be mailed via check payment within approximately four (4) weeks. Refunds are subject to a $5 service fee to cover costs incurred.

As your scheduled orientation program date approaches, be sure to monitor your FSC student email account for the latest information - including potential schedule changes in the event of extenuating circumstances, such as inclement weather. 

Once your program date arrives, all participants in our New Student programs are expected to check in at the FSC Campus Center at 8:30 a.m. All participants in our Transfer or Non-Traditional Student programs are expected to check in at 1:00 p.m.