Connect U Orientation
At Connect U Orientation, you’ll explore Pima’s technology, academic programs, support resources, and campuses. You’ll also have the chance to build your class schedule and register for courses—getting a strong start on your college journey from day one!
What You’ll Learn at Connect U Orientation, you'll explore:
- How to navigate Pima’s technology, programs, and resources
- Support services available across Pima’s campuses
- How to stay on track with advising and financial aid
You are required to complete Connect U Orientation as a first-year student.
Connect U Orientation Sessions
You may complete Connect U Orientation one of three ways:
- Attend a live Connect U Orientation Session in person
- Attend a live virtual-Zoom Session
- Complete our online, self-paced version of Connect U Orientation in D2L
Make sure you are ready to attend Connect U Orientation!
Review your MyChecklist for requirements, information items, and important next steps.
- Apply to Pima and have you’re A# ready
- Complete placement testing
Get connected by attending an in-person Connect U Orientation session!
This interactive event will have you work closely with Program Advisors, Academic Success Counselors and Peer Mentors who are ready to share tips they learned from their own first year experience at Pima.
Meet other students, make new friends, enjoy fun activities, and earn some extra Pima treats!
Summer 2025 live CUO sessions
Sessions will be hosted on-campus or virtually via zoom. Please be aware that seats are limited for campus sessions. You will be sent a confirmation email within 24 hours/1 business day of signing-up for a session, and that message will include event details with room info (if that event is on-campus) or link to login (if that event is virtual).
In-person session dates:
- Jun. 16, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Northwest Campus, Room G 105
- Jun. 30, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. East Campus, Room EC 101
- Jul. 8, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Downtown Campus, Room Amethyst
- Jul. 10, 1:00-5:00 p.m. West Campus, Room HG-10
- Jul. 14, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Downtown Campus, Room Amethyst
- Jul. 21, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. West Campus, Room, HG 10
- Jul. 23, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. West Campus, Room HG 10
- Jul. 29, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Northwest Campus, Room G105
- Jul. 31, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Northwest Campus, Room G105
- Aug. 5, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Desert Vista Campus, Room F 123
- Aug. 7, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Desert Vista Campus, Room F 123
- Aug. 11 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Downtown Campus, Room Amethyst
- Aug. 13, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Downtown Campus, Room Amethyst
- Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Downtown Campus, Room Amethyst
Virtual session dates:
- Jun. 27, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Virtual, Zoom
- Jul. 11, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Virtual, Zoom
- Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Virtual, Zoom
Students need to enroll in an in-person on campus CUO session at least 24 hours prior to the event before the roster is closed. If they enroll within the 24 hour window prior to a live CUO session, they will not be sent a confirmation email with the details to join (zoom link to login or room details on campus). Due to limited space at live CUO sessions, seating is limited for walk-in students. Register for CUO early!
Can't make it to one of our live sessions? Don’t worry! You can still get connected with our online, self-paced Connect U Orientation on D2L.
Follow this direct link to the Online CUO Course in D2L.
Or, read these steps to login:
- Log in to MyPima, go to the Dashboard, click the "Academics" bubble & select the option for "D2L."
- Select “Connect U Orientation” in your “MyCourses” section of D2L’s homepage.
- Click “Content” in the top right corner to explore the table of contents and watch an overview video of how to complete Online Connect U Orientation.
Confused?
Watch our video tutorial about how to access the online, self-paced Connect U Orientation course in D2L. If you receive an error message when trying to access the D2L course, email PCC-FYE@pima.edu and provide your Full Name, A#, and briefly describe the issue.
Note: Course registration is only available during in person and zoom orientation sessions. If you choose the self-paced version, you'll need to register for classes separately afterward.You are required to complete Connect U Orientation as a first-year student.
Questions?
Email: cu-mentors@pima.edu