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Orientation 2027 | Cornerstone Institute
WELCOME CLASS OF 2027

Orientation 2027

Your journey begins here. Complete the steps below to prepare for a successful academic year at Cornerstone Institute.

Academic Year 2027
Step 1: Orientation Video I - Welcome from SDS

Hello and Welcome - Student Development & Support and Service Departments introduction.

Step 2: Orientation Video II - Registration, RPL & CAT

Understanding Registration, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT).

Step 3: Student Orientation Lesson

Navigate through the interactive orientation module to familiarize yourself with Cornerstone systems, policies, and academic expectations.

Launch Orientation Lesson
Step 4: Moodle LMS Access

After receiving your student email address, use the Moodle LMS site to familiarize yourself with the platform.

Login Instructions

  1. Go to https://moodle.cornerstone.ac.za/login/index.php
  2. Scroll down the page
  3. Click on the Google icon
  4. Sign in using your Cornerstone email account

⚠ IMPORTANT: Do NOT reset your username or password. Use your institutional credentials as provided.

Moodle LMS Guide Lectures on MS Teams
Step 5: Orientation Video III - Executive Welcome

Executive Welcome Message from Cornerstone Institute leadership.

Step 6: Meet Your Student Representative Council (SRC)

Get to know your SRC leaders who represent the student body.

Step 7: Attend a Live Orientation Session

Now that you have completed the virtual orientation, join us for an interactive session to meet your peers and ask questions.

  • Meet & Greet Session 1: Monday 8th February @ 18:00
  • Meet & Greet Session 2: Thursday 11th February @ 18:00

Keep an eye on your Cornerstone emails for access links.

Campus Orientation Day: Wednesday 10th February @ 9:00am

We strongly encourage all new Cornerstone campus students to join us for the on Campus Orientation Day event and welcome any current students as well as any online students who may be available and in the area. We look forward to meeting you!

Step 8: Declaration & Quiz

Please complete the short declaration and quiz below to confirm your participation in the orientation. The form includes questions about your experience, learning, and confirmation of participation.

Your responses help us track orientation completion and provide better support. All data is confidential and secure.

Step 9: Important Resources

Here are some very important resources integral to your success at Cornerstone. These resources are also available on the Moodle LMS Home Page under the resources tab.

Access Student Resources

You will receive your Moodle LMS logins once you have successfully registered. Once logged in, you will have access to an Orientation Module with practice assessments.

Thank You for Attending Orientation 2027!

We are pleased that you have chosen us to journey alongside you. Welcome to the Cornerstone community.

#CornerstoneJourney

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