freshman orientation

noun

: a period of time before the semester begins when new students can start to become familiar with a college

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Amanda and Justin met during freshman orientation at the University of Texas, Austin, in 2008. Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Prince Tech has a freshman orientation in July and girls basketball coach Polly Innerarity is in charge of the gym during that time. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025

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“Freshman orientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshman%20orientation. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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