As a first-year student, your adventure at Seton Hall starts with Orientation—a fun and informative experience designed to help you transition smoothly into college life. You’ll connect with fellow Pirates, meet faculty and staff, explore campus resources, and get all the tools you need to succeed. From academic advising to social events, Orientation sets the stage for an exciting and rewarding Seton Hall experience. Get ready to start your journey with us!
Which Orientation will you be attending?
Not sure? Students who will be starting in the Spring semester will attend Spring Orientation. Those who will be starting in the Fall semester will attend Summer Orientation.
Things To Do Before Orientation
- Placement Testing: When you log in to PirateNet to confirm your attendance, you will see the tests you will be required to take. Each test has a link to the online testing. Placement Testing must be completed by June 1 in order to register for classes during orientation. For general questions, please email [email protected].
- ID Photo Upload: Seton Hall University Campus ID office is utilizing online photo submission for IDs.
Please follow the instructions below to upload your ID photo:
- Download the Transact eAccounts app from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store to your phone.
- Open Transact eAccounts app.
- Search for and select Seton Hall University.
- Enter your PirateNet credentials to log in.
- Once logged in, click on the Settings wheel in the upper-right corner.
- Click on Submit ID Photo.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions.
- Take note of the photo requirements and upload your photo with a photo of your government issued ID (e.g. license, passport, etc.).
- Visit the New Student Checklist for a list of things you can do to prepare over the Summer.
First-Year Advising
The Center for Academic Success will be assisting incoming students* with academic advising during New Student Orientation in June. During this advising session, students will be able to meet with an academic advisor and register for their Fall semester courses. In order to get the most out of this session, students should complete their placement tests no later than June 1st, and come to orientation prepared to share any information regarding college-level courses they have completed (e.g. AP credits, transfer credits, etc).
*Students in EOP, Pre-Med Pre-Dent Plus, Student-athletes, and RISE students will be hearing from their program advisors with specific instructions on advising.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
First Year Newsletter
Between Summer Orientation and the start of classes in August, you will receive weekly updates from Student Engagement team and other campus partners in the form of newsletters sent to your Seton Hall email address. Each newsletter will focus on relevant information, upcoming events and introduce resources to ease your transition into college. Make sure to check your email weekly to stay up-to-date!
Please email [email protected] with any questions about these newsletters.
New Student Welcome Weekend
New Student Welcome Weekend is the culminating experience of your transition to Seton
Hall. This three-day weekend takes place from Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August
24. During Welcome Weekend, you will meet your Peer Adviser (PA) who will guide you
and the other students in your University Life class throughout the weekend. You will
attend mandatory educational sessions as well as have the opportunity to engage in
social activities and traditions such as Convocation and Blue Day. Welcome Weekend
is just the start of many lasting memories you will make during your time at Seton
Hall.
Please save-the-date for Welcome Weekend (August 22nd – August 24th) and avoid vacations
and other commitments over these dates. For those students living on campus, the Department
of Residence Life will send specific information in August about the move-in day schedule.
Would you like a sneak peek of what to anticipate? Feel free to check out the 2024
Welcome Week Schedule.