The orientation period is designed to help the entering freshmen become adjusted to life at Coahoma Community College.  The orientation period begins when the freshmen arrive on the campus.  During this period the Dean of Students and a committee made up of a selected group of sophomore college students and faculty representatives assist the new students in becoming acquainted with other students, faculty members, advisors, and sites on the campus and in the community.  Orientation materials are provided to  freshmen.  Entrance examinations, campus tours, talent and social night, lecture-discussion meetings, and registration are some of the activities conducted during this period.

An orientation class is conducted for one semester as a part of the regular college curriculum.  College rules, regulations, and policies are reviewed along with other activities designed to help freshmen adjust to college.  Student handbooks and college catalogs are distributed and reviewed.