Student Schedule
We can't wait to welcome you to orientation!
Orientation Dates
Registration is now open until May 28, 2025! Orientation for the class of 2029 will be held in a two-day on-campus program with four sessions to choose from.
- June 21 - 22
- June 23 - 24
- June 26 - 27
- June 28 - 29
We offer a one-day session for parents and families.
Orientation 2029
Student 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 (Villiger Hall) and Continental Breakfast (The Kettle) |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome to Orientation & Introduction of Orientation Leaders (Bluett Theater) |
| 10:15 a.m. | Jesuit Education at SJU (Foley Center) |
| 11:00 a.m. | Hawk Hill 101 (Foley Center) |
| 11:30 a.m. | Care for the Whole Student: Well-Being at SJU (Foley Center) OR DEI at SJU: Who We Are (O'Pake Recreation Center) |
| 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:15 p.m. | Hawkward? Not at All: Making SJU Feel Like Home! (Foley Center) OR Commuter Life at SJU (Commuter Lounge) |
| 3 p.m. | Class of 2029 Blessing & Reflection (Chapel of St. Joseph) Catholic mass on Saturday, June 21st & 28th |
| 4 p.m. | Finding Your Nest ~ Campus Life at SJU (Doyle Banquet Halls) |
| 4:45 p.m. | College Life Conversations (Various Locations) |
| 5:30 p.m. | Walk to Overbrook Train Station (Session 2-4) |
| 6:45 p.m. | Dinner at Reading Terminal Market (The Kettle - June 21st) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Class of 2029 Art Museum Challenge |
| 10 p.m. | Black Light Dance/Karaoke/The Perch (ends at 12 a.m.) |
Day Two
June 22, 24, 27 and 29
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast (The Kettle) |
| 9 a.m. | Faculty Advising Session (Various locations) |
| 9:45 a.m. | Preparation for Course Registration (Various locations) |
| 10:45 a.m. | Green Dot (Campion Student Center) OR Hawk Values in Action: Your Role in Maintaining a Strong University Community (Foley Center) |
| 1:00 p.m. | BBQ Lunch & Field Games (St. Mary's Lawn) |
| 3:00 p.m. | Depart campus |
Register for Orientation through the New Hawks Portal
Visit the New Hawks Portal in the Nest to complete your checklist items including registring for orientation. Use your SJU sign-on credentials.
Want to Move In Early?
Early Arrival
Did you know you can arrive on campus up to a week early to meet new friends, take on a community service project, explore historic Philadelphia or take a science course? It’s all part of our Student Success Center’s early arrival program.
Early Arrival Program registration for the Class of 2029 is now open!
MOVE-IN & WELCOME WEEKEND
The first day of classes in Fall 2025 is August 25. We can't wait to welcome all new hawks to campus! Saint Joseph's offers a weekend of activities to celebrate your arrival on campus.
Check back for more information about welcome weekend activities and move-in.