Parent & Family Orientation

Orientation Details

Get to Know Campus

Parents and families are a vital part of the Saint Joseph’s community. Our summer orientation experiences are designed to prepare students, and their families holistically, for their first semester on campus. Your student can choose from four two-day sessions:

June 21 - 22
June 23 - 24
June 26 - 27
June 28 - 29

The day will be held on campus and will include a short program for 1-2 parents/family members. The Post Learning Commons will be available for parents/guardians between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. if you need a place to do work or rest.

Closing out the orientation experience, students will be available for pick-up at Hawk’s Landing by 3 p.m. on day two of the program.

Hotel Details

Need a Place to Stay?

SJU has partnered with the Hilton City Ave to offer a special rate to our friends and families. When available, the rate is $149/night (not including taxes and fees). In order to have this rate applied to your stay, please call Hilton reservations at 1-800-321-3232 and mention SJU's client ID number 2658472 and the code E8. We encourage you to visit www.hilton.com to view the rates available during Orientation and then call if the SJU rate is the cheapest option.

Orientation 2029
Parent/Families Schedule*

*please note - schedule is subject to change

Day One

June 21, 23, 26, and 28

7:30 - 9 a.m.	Park at Hawk’s Landing Check-in and Continental Breakfast (Doyle Banquet Halls)
9 a.m.	Welcome from University Leadership
9:15 a.m.	Partnering for Success – Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Ross Radish, JD
9:30 a.m.	Care for the Whole Student - Well-Being at SJU
10:15 a.m.	Break
10:30 a.m.	College Life Scenarios & Introduction of the Orientation Leaders
11 a.m.	Campus Life Resources
11:45 a.m.	Lunch & Resource Fair
1 p.m.	Financing an SJU Education
2 p.m.	Insider Tips for a Successful First Year
3 p.m.	Class of 2029 Blessing & Reflection

A student walks in front of the post learning commons with the reflection of barbelin behind him

New Hawk Portal

Your Student's Next Steps

Your student has received an invite to the New Hawks Portal, where they will be working through a checklist of items necessary to be ready for the first semester of their campus journey. Here you will find an overview of these checklist items and due dates. Keep in mind that your student may have additional checklist items depending on their individual academic profile, for example, Honors Program participants.

Choose your language
Complete language placement test
Confirm or change your major
Complete your Math Placement test
Complete your housing agreement
Register for Orientation
Accept your Financial Aid
Submit your health evaluation form
Submit your final high school transcript
Submit college courses taken while in high school
Download the SJU Safe and SJU Mobile apps
Upload a photo for your campus ID card
Waive or enroll your health insurance through universityhealthplans.com

New Hawks Portal Login

Campus Map