@penguinluver I am not sure about how registration at SJSU works, but usually there is an open enrollment period or a second pass registration time scheduled. If a student can’t make an orientation, they should contact the admissions office or the registrar’s office for the appropriate time to register online. He might not get all the classes he wants for Fall 2015 when registering later than those who were in orientation, but can always take those in future semesters.
If his first pass for registering is scheduled for August (when people are attending orientation), he can probably register online when the pass opens (he’d have to look up the date and time). Then, he wouldn’t miss an early chance at getting the classes he wants. Have him contact admissions about registering online on his own. Also, there might be an orientation cancellation that he can fill.
He should check out his “MySJSU” for registration pass times - late registration starts August 20th on MySJSU.
http://my.sjsu.edu/students/student_tutorials/QS_SR_SS_View_Enrollment_Appointments/index.html