Past research has shown that using an online student orientation can decrease anxiety for students taking online classes for the first time. This study focuses on the experience of first-time online students from a community college in South Texas using a multiple regression analysis to determine first-time online student readiness in the areas of study skills, time management, computer self-efficacy, navigation, organization, and course expectations after completing an online student orientation. Participants completed an online student orientation and completed two survey instruments after completion of the orientation. Overall, research findings provided evidence on how an online student orientation can be used as a proactive online student support strategy that can boost first-time online students' readiness. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]