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Orientation and Welcome Weekend sessions give you an early taste of campus life.

These sessions will help get you familiar with campus, other students, faculty and staff before classes start.

Orientation and Welcome Weekend will ease the transition to college life. During the sessions, you’ll learn more about all Mount St. Joseph University offers. You’ll also get the opportunity to meet other new students and upperclassmen.

All first-time incoming students must attend an Orientation Session and First Year Friday.

  • Spring Adult/Transfer Orientation is on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Fall Adult/Transfer Orientation is on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

Orientation Session Dates

We’ll offer three Orientation Sessions for students entering in the Fall. Students will attend only one:

  • Friday, June 20 to Saturday, June 21, 2025 (overnight stay required).
  • Friday, July 11 to Saturday, July 12, 2025 (overnight stay required).
  • Friday, July 25 to Saturday, July 26, 2025 (overnight stay required).

If you cannot attend these dates please reach out to Summer Spille, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement & Leadership | 513-244-4627 summer.spille@msj.edu.

Up-to-date event schedules will be given out at each Orientation.  All students attending the June and July Orientation sessions are required to stay overnight. Only students intending to live in the residence hall in the fall will stay overnight during the August Orientation session.  Guest accommodations are not provided. For a list of recommended hotels, please click here! We’ll provide bed linens and towels. Students should plan on bringing any additional items needed. Access your Orientation Reservation form from your student status page (log-in required).  You must be an admitted student for the fall semester and have already completed the necessary enrollment steps in order to register for Orientation.

 

Parents & Guests

New students attending orientation are permitted to bring two guests to Orientation.

 

First-Year Friday

First-Year Friday (FYF) - Aug. 15, 2025 | This program is mandatory for all incoming first-time freshman students.

First-Year Friday (FYF) is a lively and interactive event designed to welcome new students to MSJ. The day begins with a breakfast reception where you’ll receive your MSJ t-shirt and schedule. Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities, connect with classmates, and get acquainted with the campus community.

From icebreakers and group sessions to fun traditions, FYF is all about building connections and making memories. The day ends with an exciting on-campus event welcome party, offering the perfect way to kick off your MSJ experience!

 

Note

  • Please indicate your preferences on your registration form. Soon after, we’ll send a letter confirming your Orientation Session date. As you make your selection and plans, remember:
  • Students must first complete your first semester course schedule. Then we’ll process your Orientation Session Reservation form. Space at each session is limited, so submit this form as early as possible.
  • To avoid conflict with sport summer camp schedules, Fall athletes will need to select the August Orientation session when completing the reservation form.

Move-in days

Proceed to the Move-In Days page to learn more about moving into the Seton Residence Hall.

 

Contact

Questions or concerns? Please contact the Office of Student Engagement at 513-244-4627 or email summer.spille@msj.edu.