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title: "Orientation"
url: "/campus-life/orientation"
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date: 2026-06-03
updated: 2026-06-03
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# Orientation

# 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.

 

 [ Travel to Manhattan University ](/admissions/visit) 

 [ Meet the Peer Leaders ](/campus-life/orientation/meet-the-peer-leaders) 

 

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## Connect, Explore, and Prepare

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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.

June

[Tuesday, June 9](https://apply.manhattan.edu/register/MUOrientation2026_1)

 

June

[Saturday, June 13](https://apply.manhattan.edu/register/MUOrientation2026_2)

 

June

[Tuesday, June 16](https://apply.manhattan.edu/register/MUOrientation2026_2)

 

August

[Thursday, August 20](https://apply.manhattan.edu/register/?id=59443109-70c2-4e8e-b791-059cf0d820bd)

 

## Orientation Schedule

### Students

Orientation schedule for studentsTimeEvent and Location9 - 10 a.m.Check-in and Breakfast with President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons10 - 11 a.m.Meet with Your Orientation Leader in assigned classrooms11 a.m. - NoonStudent Life Session on the 5th floor of Kelly CommonsNoon - 1 p.m.Lunch in Locke's Loft1 - 2:30 p.m.MU Amazing Race beginning in your assigned classroom2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Academic Advising Session on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons3:30 - 4 p.m.James Patterson Honors Program Introduction Session in Kelly Commons, Room 4C3:30 - 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 guardiansTimeEvent and Location9 - 10 a.m.Check-in and Breakfast with President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons10 - 11 a.m.Jasper Families Welcome and Financial Aid Q&A on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons11 a.m. - NoonStudent Life Session on the 5th floor of Kelly CommonsNoon - 1:15 p.m.Lunch in Smith Auditorium1:15 - 2:30 p.m.Living Lasallian Session and Activity in Smith Auditorium2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Social with Student Affairs on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall3:30 - 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.

 [](/campus-life/orientation/health-information)

 [Health Services Information

 ](/campus-life/orientation/health-information) 

Students registered for 6 or more on-campus credits must submit required health records and meet New York State immunization requirements. Complete your Med+Proctor forms and health insurance waiver or enrollment by August 1.

  Health Services Information  

 [](/offices/title-IX/title-ix-and-non-discrimination)

 [Title IX Information

 ](/offices/title-IX/title-ix-and-non-discrimination) 

Learn about Manhattan University’s Title IX and non-discrimination policies, including how to report incidents of sexual misconduct or discrimination.

  Title IX Information  

 [](/campus-life/orientation/academic-history-interest-profile)

 [Academic History and Interests Profile

 ](/campus-life/orientation/academic-history-interest-profile) 

Complete your academic history and interests profile, along with any required placement assessments, to help Manhattan University build your fall class schedule. You will meet with Centralized Advising during Orientation and continue working with your advisor throughout your first year.

  Academic History and Interests Profile  

 [](/campus-life/orientation/language-placement)

 [Language Placement Assessment

 ](/campus-life/orientation/language-placement) 

Incoming Kakos School of Arts and Sciences students must complete the Language Placement Assessment for the language they plan to study before receiving a class schedule. Engineering and Business students considering language courses should also complete the assessment so advisors can place them at the appropriate level.

  Language Placement Assessment  

 [](/campus-life/orientation/mathematics-placement-assessment)

 [Mathematics Placement Assessment

 ](/campus-life/orientation/mathematics-placement-assessment) 

All incoming students must complete the Mathematics Placement Assessment before receiving a class schedule during Orientation. Results help determine the appropriate math or calculus course for your major, and students who need additional algebra or trigonometry review will be notified of next steps.

  Mathematics Placement Assessment