At the beginning of your career at The Art Institute of California, San Diego, Student Affairs provides a New Student Orientation to get you acquainted to the school. Typically, your New Student Orientation is held prior to your first day of classes. At this Orientation, you will meet the President, Director of Admissions, Dean of Student Affairs , Director of Career Services and the Dean of Academic Affairs. You will also meet the Academic Director of your selected program, who will speak about your selected industry and what's going on in your career field. Parents and guests will have the opportunity to meet the President and School leaders during a Question & Answer session.