Your Compass Orientation

About this Program

  • Your online orientation is made up of modules accessible through the main menu items and the menu icon on your home screen. To begin, click the title of the module from either view.
  • Each module is made up of a series of slides. To complete each module, click through the slides using the next and previous buttons.
  • A module is complete when you view the last slide.
  • You must complete each module in order.

Throughout this program, look for

Items of Interest Links

Some slides include an 'i' button and statement that begins with “I would like to learn more about...” If you want to save this information to review it later, click the 'i' button. You’ll find a link to more information about that topic on your resource page when you complete your orientation.

Glossary Terms

When a word is double underlined, you can click on it to learn its meaning.

Intelligent Search

Here you can access the search feature. When you search for a term, you’ll be presented with results based on the progress you’ve made so far. All search terms are released when you complete your orientation.

Alert Bar

The Alert Bar includes these helpful tools:

Announcements

Return to this area frequently to view announcements and reminders you’ll receive throughout the quarter. The number next to the Announcement icon refers to the number of announcements you have not viewed yet.

Checklist

Use this area to keep track of what you’ve completed and what else needs to be done.

Resources

This page includes links to essential information and the personalized Items of Interests you selected throughout the orientation.

FAQ

Click to ask a question or view answers to questions asked most often.

Remember...

When you complete this orientation, all of the modules will be unlocked and available for you to use as a reference.

Need Assistance?

If you are having issues and need help, contact support!

mycompass@ucsd.edu

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