<p>^ I think OP is saying not necessarily saying he CAN’T afford it, but that it would present some financial hardship. Perhaps he may not have the money now, but he’s trying to find out whether it’s worth it so he can do something to get that money…</p>
<p>I’ve heard that’s harder to get classes if you don’t attend orientation, but then again you’re an arch major so I’m not sure if it would affect you as much as others. Other than registration though, I think orientation does provide a lot of other useful opportunities…meeting future classmates, getting more familiar with the campus, etc. Parents of current students in this forum have encouraged everyone to attend. Also, I remember you got a great financial aid package? PLUS Trustee 
So think about it this way: spending a few hundred dollars isn’t anything compared to the hundreds of thousands you’re saving at SC.</p>
<p>I hope it’ll be possible for you to go!</p>