New Student Orientation-Gold Rush
For First Time Students Attending Fall Semester
Now that you have applied to attend Cameron University, you must sign up for and attend a summer Gold Rush. On this day, you will receive orientation information and enroll in your fall classes.
Cameron University is dedicated to helping you achieve success in your pursuit of a degree. We feel that the first step on the path of success is to acquaint you with the university system, which includes academic requirements and the university services designed to assist you. Gold Rush provides the opportunity to begin your academic studies feeling more knowledgeable, confident and prepared.
During the orientation portion of Gold Rush, we familiarize you with the campus and introduce you to our academic programs and course requirements, including policies and procedures. We want to help make the transition to college a smooth process by providing you with helpful hints and an opportunity to talk with Cameron students.
Register online or call 580.581.2289 / 888.454.7600. Each session of Gold Rush is filled on a first come, first served basis, so the earlier you schedule your Gold Rush, the earlier you will be able to enroll.
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For Parents
Family members are encouraged to attend our Family Orientation at
12:30-2:30 p.m. on the day of their student's Summer Gold Rush. Important
information for parents will be presented. Family members will also
have an opportunity to ask any questions they may have. You may RSVP
for the Family Orientation online.
Placement Testing
To ensure a successful academic future, mandatory placement has been
implemented for English, math, reading and science courses. If you are
under 21 years of age you must have an ACT score on file in order to be
able to enroll. Your ACT sub-scores in these areas are used to
determine your need to enroll in pre-college level courses.
You may challenge your ACT placement in pre-college level classes by
taking a placement test. The math and reading tests are computerized.
However, the English placement test requires students to write an essay
with guidelines provided by the Cameron University English Department.
Students 21 years of age and over are required to take computerized
placement tests in English, reading and math in order to determine the
need to enroll in pre-college level courses.
Placement testing is free of charge and is conducted through the Testing Office.
If it is necessary for you to enroll in pre-college level courses,
you must pass the course with a grade of 'C' or better in order to
proceed to the next level. Any pre-college level course must be
successfully completed within the first 24 semester hours of college
credit. Prior to Gold Rush, you will receive information regarding
your placement. It is best to take any placement tests prior to Gold
Rush .
Testing Schedule
Monday and Thursday
9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
South Shepler , Room 316
580.581.2502
Financial Assistance
Cameron University 's Financial Assistance Office
oversees scholarships, student loans, grants and work study. Details
about the various types of assistance are available through this
office. Student need is determined through the use of the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) packet.
Applications for financial assistance require 2-6 weeks for
processing. Therefore, completing your application as early as
possible prior to enrollment is highly recommended. Applying early
will also allow for any necessary corrections, as well as, increase the
chances that funding will be available when needed.
Financial Assistance Office
North Shepler, Room 301
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
580.581.2293 or 580.581.2295
