Orientation for new students is done during the first week when the college opens. During the same week, all students are supposed to register themselves so as to be officially recognized as ST. Joseph's students. Registration is done for both freshers and continuing students and it involves payment of fees required through the college account. After a student is registered, then orientation begins whereby freshers taken through different aspects of the college ranging from academic, social, practical, religious and other aspects to make their life easy before classes resume. They are taken to different places where they will be interacting with even during their practical studies.

The orientation exposes them to places and people to consult if they are given assignments in the classes.