Yes, there are some but they are not typical. You will usually be herded into a large hall and forced to suffer an inquisition of incompetent speeches on how to be successful at that institution. Tired administrators have spent years perfecting the art of making the simple difficult and the obvious obscure. Don't fall for it. The best information you can get is usually from other students who have been through it and have figured it out.
Students know which classes are worthless and which are excellent.
They know which professors will give you a straight answer and which will jerk you about. Listen to them. Most teachers and administrators are only interested in perpetuating their domain. I said most, not all. There are those that are reliable and do care about you and it is up to you to find them, and find them you must.