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Welcome from the Vice President of Student Services

Spring 2026 Mid-Semester Update

Monica Burnette

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We are excited about the warmer weather and longer days of spring! This is a wonderful time of renewed interest in student connection inside and outside of the classroom.

We understand the remainder of the spring semester can be an exciting, challenging and sometimes stressful time. We encourage students to continue to connect with the many Student Services campus resources we offer. If they have further questions or concerns, we offer them the opportunity to to share them in our Student Services Suggestion Box.

We encourage students to get involved and stay ENGAGED on campus. Our Student Activities Board and other campus partners bring a variety of amazing events to campus. Here are a few other upcoming events:

We also continually prepare students for what happens after college by providing opportunities to explore numerous career experiences. Students are also encouraged to participate in a variety of career preparatory events, such as:

Our hope is that students stay connected and involved to broaden their academic, personal, spiritual, and career aspirations. We want them to continue developing their skills as servant leaders and global changemakers.

Please feel free to email us at [email protected] should you have any concerns, comments or ideas. As parents and guardians, we value your dedication and partnership. 

A reminder that Fall 2026 registration is coming soon! Please ensure students have set up appointments with their academic advisors for course registration questions!

Remember that we are stronger together. Please continue to take care of each other. Go Pirates!

All the best,

Monica Burnette, Ph.D. 

Vice President of Student Services

Fall 2025 Welcome

Dear Parents, Families and Guardians,

Arriving at Seton Hall twelve years ago, I truly value the University’s vision as a home for the mind, the heart, and the spirit through collegial partnerships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and the priest community.  I am excited and honored to serve as the Vice President of Student Services. Our divisional mission continues to focus on holistic student success and fostering a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive campus environment.

Our Division values:

  • Our Catholic tradition,
  • Our students and their success in every area of their lives,
  • Our diverse, welcoming, and supportive community, and
  • Our continual drive for excellence and professional growth.

The Division of Student Services supports five main areas – Academic Success, Campus Inclusion & Community, Student Engagement, Student Wellness & Support, and Public Safety & Security. To learn more about our areas, see our video.

Our Division also leads two University-wide Committees. The Council for Student Success (CSS) aims to create an equitable and consistent premier student experience, enhance student support and retention, and prepare students to be impactful global citizens. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee strives to educate and empower our community to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice on campus and in the wider world.

We look forward to welcoming back our new and returning students and continuing to recognize the positive impact and outcomes of their hard work, dedication, and commitment. Our students are strong and resilient, and they continue to showcase what it means to be a Pirate! Let’s continue to support active participation, engagement, and involvement. Let’s encourage our students to continue to seek campus resources to ensure their academic and social success. Check our Summer Orientation video for more student tips.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. For more Parent tips, check out our video. On Fridays, we send important messages to students, which include upcoming events, updates, and deadlines. You can find an archive of these messages here.

If you have ideas, suggestions, or comments, please email [email protected] or share them in our Student Services Suggestion Box.

Save the Date for our Christmas at the Hall annual tree lighting event on Tuesday, December 2, and see why Seton Hall continues to be #1 for the Holidays!

We are stronger and better together, and I could not be more proud or grateful to be part of this Division and Seton Hall. Go Pirates!

All the best,

Monica Burnette, Ph.D. 

Vice President of Student Services