Incoming Saint Joseph’s students from University City and Hawk Hill will spend this year’s orientation in joint sessions from June 23-28.
“This year marks history for incoming students at SJU,” says Michael “Mac” Castellano ’23, orientation coordinator and actuarial science and economics double major. “Our University has grown and become more diverse since the merger, and students are going to be able to use orientation as a way to connect and relate in a different way than ever before.”
Each orientation day will begin at the Bluett Theatre with a kick-off event where incoming students will start their day breaking into groups made up of students from all four of the University’s colleges and schools. As the groups make their way through the orientation day together, students become better acquainted with each other and begin familiarizing themselves with the community around them.
Then, students will head to their respective faculty advising sessions, where they will learn more about their chosen major and how to complete their course registration for the upcoming semester.
Afterwards, students will rejoin their groups to attend identity workshops, college life conversations with current Hawks and field games where they can meet new friends.
“The entire orientation crew is so excited to welcome each participant into their groups and help them feel how special our community is,” says Patrick “PJ” O’Hara ’24, orientation captain and risk management and insurance major. “Orientation is such an exciting way to kick off their college experience.”