<p>wzhang, I am fairly certain I read that students are expected to stay overnight for the totality of the orientation experience. If you have financial hardship, you should talk to the FA office, but try not miss out on this as it is in its entirety.</p>
<p>I guess you are referring to paying $40 more to stay in the dorm one day earlier? There is no need for that because meeting with your advisor and registration do not start until early the second day or later in the first day of the official start of the orientation session. You will not meet your advisor earlier than others by checking in a day earlier.</p>