Orientation (noun)

1. The position of a building, place, or object relative to the points of a compass.
2. The action of orienting or adjusting to a new environment or situation.
3. A introduction to the basic facts and principles of a particular subject or activity.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french, or from latin orientatio(n-), from orientare 'to orient' (see orient1).

Examples:

1. The orientation of the building is north-south.
2. The new employee received an orientation to the company.
3. The orientation program helps students adjust to college life.
4. The orientation meeting was held for all new hires.
5. The orientation session provides information about company policies and procedures.