Welcome to Manhattan University!

Our goal is to provide an engaging, informative orientation experience. 

Orientation is an essential and exciting program that introduces incoming freshman and transfer students to all aspects of campus life. It is an opportunity to meet with administrators and current students in order to ease your transition to Manhattan University.

 

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Manhattan University students sitting on the Quad talking

Connect, Explore, and Prepare

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Aerial Photo of Campus

We look forward to your participation in our exciting Orientation program that will acquaint you with our Jasper community. A variety of activities and information sessions will connect you with key administrators, fellow students and current student leaders. It is an essential introduction to all Manhattan University has to offer. You will participate in academic planning sessions, attend student life panels, meet other new students over fun activities, and receive your first semester class schedule. This program is mandatory for all new students. 

Before Welcome Weekend, incoming students will be able to get an introduction to Manhattan University by attending one of our Orientation dates. 

Whichever date you select will be a great opportunity to get to know the university community and learn what it takes to be a Jasper.

Registration is Open

New Student Orientation is open for Manhattan University on the following dates.

Orientation Schedule

Students

Orientation schedule for students
TimeEvent and Location
9 - 10 a.m.Check-in and Breakfast with President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
10 - 11 a.m.Meet with Your Orientation Leader in assigned classrooms
11 a.m. - NoonStudent Life Session on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
Noon - 1 p.m.Lunch in Locke's Loft
1 - 2:30 p.m.MU Amazing Race beginning in your assigned classroom
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Academic Advising Session on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
3:30 - 4 p.m.James Patterson Honors Program Introduction Session in Kelly Commons, Room 4C
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Open Office Hours with Academic Advising, Jasper Central, Residence Life, and the Math Placement Assessment

  • Academic Advising: Kelly Commons, 5th Floor
  • Jasper Central: Thomas Hall, 3rd Floor
  • Residence Life: Thomas Hall, Room 502
  • Math Placement Assessment: O'Malley Library, 5th Floor

Parents/Guardians

Orientation schedule for parents and guardians
TimeEvent and Location
9 - 10 a.m.Check-in and Breakfast with President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
10 - 11 a.m.Jasper Families Welcome and Financial Aid Q&A on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
11 a.m. - NoonStudent Life Session on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
Noon - 1:15 p.m.Lunch in Smith Auditorium
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.Living Lasallian Session and Activity in Smith Auditorium
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Social with Student Affairs on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Open Office Hours with Academic Advising, Jasper Central, Residence Life, and the Math Placement Assessment

  • Academic Advising: Kelly Commons, 5th Floor
  • Jasper Central: Thomas Hall, 3rd Floor
  • Residence Life: Thomas Hall, Room 502
  • Math Placement Assessment: O'Malley Library, 5th Floor

Before You Arrive

Take care of a few important steps before coming to campus to ensure a smooth transition to Manhattan University. From placement assessments and academic planning to health records and insurance requirements, completing these items ahead of time will help you start your first semester prepared and ready to succeed. Review the information below and be sure to meet all required deadlines before Orientation.