The AIM Program
The AIM Program serves as an extended orientation opportunity for incoming students as they make the transition to college. AIM students take part in a multi-day program the week before the fall semester begins. These students move into their residence hall rooms early, get acclimated to campus before classes begin and participate in a series of social activities and success seminars designed to prepare students for both the social and academic transition from high school to college.
There is a $175 fee for all participants which covers the cost of housing, food, transportation and activities for the duration of the program. If you would like to speak with someone about the program please contact Jill O'Neill via email or 610-660-1105.
More information about the upcoming 2024 AIM program (for the Class of 2028) will be available shortly!
Program Schedule
Below is a Tentative 2024 Schedule, Please keep checking back for more updates!
2024 Tentative Schedule
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9:00 a.m. Begin move-in to residence halls (Families and Students) 2:30 p.m. Student check-in/registration (Families and Students) 3:00 p.m. Welcome to AIM (Families and Students) 3:45 p.m. Family blessing (Families and Students) and families depart campus 4:30 p.m. Small group introductions and Ice Breakers 5:45 p.m. Dinner with AIM mentors 6:45 p.m. Quizzo Begins! 8:30 p.m. Mister Softee ice cream treats -
8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Community service activity at Gompers Elementary 11:30 a.m. Lunch and clean up from service activity 1:15 p.m. Small group reflection and discussion 1:45 p.m. Academic expectations and Wellness at SJU 2:30 p.m. Classroom and campus tours 4:15 p.m. Field games, string bracelets, kickball, bingo- you choose! 5:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Mentor panel - Getting Involved on Campus 8:00 p.m. SkyZone trampoline park OR Guided Painting on Hawk Hill (you choose!) -
8:30 a.m. Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Tour of Philadelphia Phillies or Eagles Stadium (TBD) 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Small group reflection and discussion 2:00 p.m. Mentor wrap-up discussions and Q&A 3:00 p.m. Program ends