Welcome from the Vice President of Student Services
Fall 2026 Welcome
Dear Parents, Families and Guardians,
Since arriving at Seton Hall thirteen years ago, I have valued the University’s vision as a home for the mind, the heart, and the spirit, built 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, inclusive, and supportive campus environment.
Our Division values:
- Our Catholic tradition,
- Our students and their success in every area of their lives,
- Our inclusive, 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 and our 2025-2026 annual report.
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 Campus Belonging and Community (CBC) Committee strives to educate and empower our community to advance inclusion, belonging 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 support their academic and social success. Check our Summer Orientation video for more student tips.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. 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 for Hall Homecoming and Family Weekend October 2-4, 2026, and our Christmas at the Hall annual tree lighting event on December 1, 2026, and see why Seton Hall continues to be #1 for the Holidays!
We are stronger and better together, and I could not be prouder or more grateful to be part of this Division and Seton Hall. Hazard Zet Forward, and Go Pirates!
All the best,
Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services