2022 New Student Orientation Dates
All students are pre-assigned sessions based on academic major/program. If you are unable to make your scheduled date due to a conflict, please e-mail freshman@shu.edu.
Session 1 June 20-21
- College of Arts and Sciences: Natural Sciences and Math/Computer Science Majors
- All EOP and RISE students, regardless of major should attend during Session 1
Session 2 June 23-24
- Stillman School of Business
- College of Communication and the Arts
Session 3 June 27-28
- College of Education and Human Services
- College of Nursing
- School of Diplomacy
Session 4 June 30 – July 1
- College of Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences, Undecided
- School of Theology
- Pirate Pathways
Session 5 August 16th
- virtual for those students who are unable to attend in June.
Note: All students are required to attend Welcome Weekend in August.
2022 Transfer Student Orientation
Monday, August 15th - Bethany Hall
Note: All students are required to attend Welcome Weekend in August.
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 during orientation. For general questions, please email placement-testing@shu.edu.
- ID Photo Upload: Campus ID is utilizing online photo submission for ID. Students have received the email invite from myphoto@shu.edu. Please follow the instructions in the email to upload their ID photo. ID cards for successfully uploaded photos will be distributed at New Student Orientation.
- Visit the New Student Checklist for a list of things you can do to prepare over the Summer.
What to Expect at Orientation
- Opportunity to hear directly from Administrators and Faculty in your program
- Register for fall classes with the help of an Academic Success Advisor
- Meet with Peer Advisors, upperclassmen students, who will be with you step by step your first year
- Chance to connect with fellow classmates and university department
- Have FUN!
The morning of orientation you can begin checking into the residence halls at 8 a.m. outside of The Complex to drop your things and get settled before joining us in Bethany Hall at 9a.m. for the official Welcome.
View the June 2022 Daily Schedule for an overview of the 2-day Orientation.
What to Pack
- Comfortable clothes
- Sweatshirt/Light Jacket
- Twin XL Sheets
- Blanket and pillow
- Towels
- Toiletries- EVERYTHING (hair brush, shampoo, toothpaste, makeup, face wash, soap, toothbrush)
- Phone Chargers
Summer Virtual Resource Workshops
Seton Hall University's is excited to offer a series of virtual resource workshops this summer. These workshops will get you acclimated to life at Seton Hall and introduce you to key departments, procedures and resources that we have to offer. Workshops will be offered most Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (E.S.T). Click here to view the workshop offerings.
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