MACMHC Orientation

Live Zoom Orientations

Spring 2024 Students

Mandatory program orientations for the spring cohorts will take place via Zoom on March 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm PT. Zoom link to follow. If you are unable to attend, do not worry! The orientation will be recorded and emailed to you.

Fall 2024 Students

Mandatory program orientations for the fall cohorts will take place via Zoom on September 10, 2024 at 6 pm. Zoom link to follow. If you are unable to attend, do not worry! The orientation will be recorded and emailed to you.

Self-Paced Orientations

MA Student Resource Website

Please visit and review all pages in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling student resource website. This important resource contains information about degree plans and options, residency, practicum and internship, and graduation and licensure.


Canvas Orientation - Availavble once you have registered for classes

We recommend you begin going through the self-paced orientation in our Canvas Learning Management System to become familiar with PAU and the online learning system Canvas.  Follow the instructions below to log in with your PAU username and password (same as for your PAU e-mail), and please let us​ know if you have any questions:

1: Login to PAU's One Login, and you will see a button for Canvas - click to open Canvas:

2: Now you should see the Canvas Dashboard.  Click the link for the MA Online Student Orientation:

3: Click on the Modules link on the left-hand side, and click Module 1:

4. From here, spend time going through each module between now and the time classes begin. Set up your social profile, make a post, and start getting to know your classmates in the program.  

Have questions?  Feel free to e-mail the Counseling Department, or our Academic Technology team. You can also read Canvas help guides or contact Canvas for support from the "Help" icon at the bottom left of the Canvas interface