Frequently Asked Questions

Am I required to attend orientation before I attend classes at Armstrong?

Yes, attendance at Navigate Armstrong Orientation is required for all newly-admitted, first-time freshman who plan to attend Armstrong. Freshman who do not attend orientation will not be able to register for classes. If you are transferring to the University or are over the age of 23, then you would be considered a transfer or nontraditional student respectively. Transfer and nontraditional students are not required to attend orientation sessions.

What if I am a transfer or non-traditional student?

Transfer and nontraditional students who plan to enroll for Fall 2012 courses at Armstrong are encouraged to attend those sessions designated as Transfer or Hybrid sessions. These sessions occur between April through August of 2012. Though attending a session is not required for transfer and nontraditional students, we strongly recommend that you sign up online for one of these sessions. An abbreviated Navigate Armstrong session is specially designed for transfer and non-traditional student needs. It will provide valuable information regarding the Armstrong experience and allow you to register for Fall 2011 classes.

My family wants to attend. Is there a family component to Navigate Armstrong?

There is a family component for the Navigate Freshman Orientation Sessions. Due to event size, you are limited to bringing two family members per student. Please click here to register family members. There is a $15 fee that will be assessed for each family member who attends. Please note that the family Navigate orientation program runs concurrently but separate from the student program. While both groups begin and end the day together, they will not be together throughout the day.

What is the fee for Navigate Armstrong?

The fee to attend a Navigate Armstrong session is $45.00 per student and $15 per additional family member (up to 2 family members are permitted to attend Freshman sessions only, not including Adult/Transfer sessions). The family member fee can be paid via check the day of Orientation or can be added to the student's bill to be paid later. The student fee of $45 will appear on your student bill and will be paid with the rest of your tuition and fees. Students cannot pay for their $45 fee at orientation. Please note, there will be an additional $40.00 cost for staying overnight if you select this option.

How do I register for Navigate Armstrong?

After you have been accepted for admission, registration information will be sent to you regarding the Navigate Armstrong sign-up process. You can sign up for Navigate online. However, you must have been accepted to Armstrong and have an assigned PIN number to sign up for a Navigate Session.

During the Navigate sign-up process you will be prompted to enter in information about yourself and your academic interests. You will also be prompted to enter information regarding family members attending the session. To complete the sign up process, you will be required to agree to the Navigate Armstrong fee disclosure.

After you sign up online, you will receive a confirmation via email and/or regular mail. If you have any questions and concerns about registration you can call our office at 912.344.2514 or send an e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

What should I bring to Navigate Armstrong?

Remember to bring:

Picture ID (state-issued driver's license or ID or passport); you will need this to get your Armstrong ID / Pirate Card. Click here for information about the Pirate Card.
Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. You will spend time outside and it will likely be hot.
Bring a sweater or a jacket - some of the air-conditioned rooms can be chilly.

During Navigate Armstrong, will I be able to register for Fall 2012 classes?

Yes. The cornerstone of new student orientation is faculty advisement and registration. When you leave for home at the end of the session you will have met with a faculty advisor to discuss and create a Fall 2012 class schedule, and been coached through the registration process using S.H.I.P., the online Student Help Information Process.

Throughout the day, you will learn about academic requirements, choosing a major, core curriculum requirements, and how to choose your courses. Based on the information from your admissions application, and on the information you submit during online registration for Navigate Armstrong, our department faculty and trained academic advisors will help you create a schedule that we think will work best for your first semester. When you leave us at the end of the day, you will have your Fall 2011 class schedule in hand.