Summer Orientation - Pirate Adventure

Pirate Adventure

Welcome Aboard, Class of 2029!
New Student Orientation, referred to as Pirate Adventure, marks the beginning of your Pirate journey. The mission of Pirate Adventure is to welcome and prepare you and your family for your transition to Seton Hall University. During our two-day overnight, you will check off many items on your Pirate checklist so that you are prepared for the first day of classes this Fall.

Register for Pirate Adventure

Enrolled students will receive access to PirateNet where they can register for Pirate Adventure. Students can attend any two-day orientation session from the dates below.

Pirate Adventure 1: June 16-17
Pirate Adventure 2: June 18-19

Pirate Adventure 3: June 23-24
Pirate Adventure 4: June 25-26

Please note that special populations may be required to attend specific sessions:
* RISE students are required to choose Pirate Adventure 1 or 2.
* Students majoring in Nursing are encouraged to choose Pirate Adventure 3.

What You Can Expect

Regardless of whether you are living on campus this Fall, our two-day overnight experience is designed to prepare you for life at Seton Hall both academically and socially. You will experience first-hand what Seton Hall has to offer and learn how to make the most of your time here!

Student Pirate Adventure

Day 1

Day 1 of Pirate Adventure will give you a snapshot of life on campus! You will meet your Orientation Leader, learn about the various ways to get involved on campus, participate in social events and activities, and immerse yourself in Seton Hall’s Catholic mission and traditions.
The residence halls will open at 1:30 p.m. and the formal program will start at 3 p.m.

1:30 p.m.	Pirate Adventure Check-in Residence Life Check-in opens *This information will be included in the reminder email	Bethany Hall Boland or Aquinas Hall
3 p.m.	Office of Student Engagement (OSE) "Welcome to Seton Hall"	Bethany Hall
4 p.m.	Orientation Leader (OL) Connection	Various Locations
5 p.m.	Mass	Bethany Hall
6 p.m.	Dinner with your Orientation Leader	Pirate Dining Room, University Center
6:45 p.m.	Inside Scoop: Get Involved! Get the scoop on getting involved and enjoy ice cream with Kona Ice!	University Green
8:30 p.m.	Pirates' Treasure Trivia game show, great prizes and guaranteed fun! Hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB)	Event Room, University Center
10 p.m.	Late Night Treat	Event Lounge, University Center

Day 2

On Day 2, your day will be filled with opportunities to immerse yourself in academic life. You will get to meet with deans and faculty from your academic department, register for classes with the help of an Academic Success Advisor, and learn about the various support services available to you.

8:30 a.m.	Check-in and Breakfast with your Orientation Leader	Pirate Dining Room, University Center
9:30 a.m.	Welcome to Seton Hall	Event Room, University Center
10:30 a.m.	Academic Sessions Meet with Deans and Faculty from your major	Various Locations
12 p.m.	Session Rotations Students will attend afternoon sessions in assigned groups. See your folder received at Check-in for your group assignment. Lunch Pirate Dining Room, University Center Enjoy lunch with your Orientation Leader and peer group, followed by a DOVE activity. Registration Assigned Classrooms It's time to register for classes for the Fall semester and learn about financial aid. Campus Ministry McNulty Auditorium Find out about all the opportunities available to you through Campus Ministry. Orientation Leader Connections Assigned Locations Get to know more about your new home at Seton Hall with your Orientation Leader
5 p.m.	Check out of Housing

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 [email protected].
Laptop Selection: Complete your Mobile Computing forms and select your laptop.
ID Photo Upload: Seton Hall University Campus ID office is utilizing online photo submission for IDs. Please follow instructions below to upload 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.

Ahead of your Pirate Adventure date, you will receive an e-mail with information about moving into the residence halls. See below for what you should pack to prepare for your overnight stay..

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) starting in May. (E.S.T). Click here to view the workshop offerings.