January New Student Orientation
Starting with check-in day, we welcome new students to campus as they begin their Blue Jay journey. Many ÅÝܽÊÓƵ traditions are a part of New Student Orientation. Peer Mentors guide students through this information-filled and fun weekend as we strive to create a home away from home where every student belongs and thrives.
Check-in/Move-in Day: January 11, 2025
New students will check-in between 12 - 2 p.m. Ìý(all new first-years and new transfer students, both residential and commuting students).
Check-in Procedures
- Students will check-in at Campus Safety Ìýto get their ID card, room key, and welcome packet. Parking decals will be in student mailboxes.
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All students must do a pre-semester enrollment confirmation via Jayweb beginning January 2.
- If students have any outstanding items, there will be a hold on your account which you will see during the enrollment confirmation.
- You will also confirm your emergency contact information at this time.
- Residential students will be directed to their residence hall to unload their vehicle, move their vehicle, and then unpack and set up their room.
- Commuting students can explore campus, visit offices, and enjoy lunch before attending dinner.
- All new students and families are invited to enjoy dinner with us.
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New commuting students check-in options:
- January 11, 12-2 pm - then join the optional tour, dinner, and welcome event
- January 12 - before the mandatory orientation sessions
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New Student Orientation: January 11-12, 2025
Students begin making their ÅÝܽÊÓƵ memories during this weekend, and we can't wait to have you on campus!Ìý You'll meet your peers, learn more about our resources and policies, and familiarize yourself with campus so you're ready to start classes. All new students, including new transfer students, are encouraged to participate in orientation (some sessions are mandatory).ÌýYou can find the schedule below.
| January 11 | |
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| 12-2 p.m. | Check in at Campus Safety (605 S. Mt. Joy Street, Elizabethtown PA) & move into residence hall (residential students) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Optional campus tour for new students & families, meet at Campus Safety |
| 5 p.m. | Dinner & Welcome for new students & families |
| 7:30 p.m. | ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Tips and Tricks and Social Event |
| January 12 | |
| 1 p.m. | Campus tour to find classrooms, led by peer mentors |
| 2-5 p.m. | Blue Jay Community (orientation sessions, including diversity, equity, and belonging, Title IX, student expectations, campus electronic tools)* |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7-9 p.m. | IT Help Desk Open |
| 7:30 p.m. | Social Event |
*event is mandatory for all new students