Summer Orientation

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 and meet other new students over fun activities. 

New Student Orientation

Incoming Fall 2025 students are required to attend one of the New Student Orientation events.

*New Student Orientation #4 is scheduled for students coming from a far distance and for transfer students. Visit our orientation schedule below. 

Orientation Schedule

Please note that the following schedule applies for all orientation dates: June 10, June 14, June 17 and August 21.

Student Schedule

Time event
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:

  • OLs Jeh and Thomas: De La Salle 205
  • OLs Ashley and Leahni: De La Salle 207
  • OLs Colin and Danielle: De La Salle 208
  • OLs Amy and Sofia: De La Salle 212
  • OLs Marina and Olivia: De La Salle 214
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Next Steps Browse on the 2nd Floor of Kelly Commons
12 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch in Locke’s Loft
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. MU Amazing Race starting in your assigned classrooms
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Academic Advising on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Open Office Hours with Advisors, Jasper Central, James Patterson Honors Program, and OMSB Deans

  • Jasper Central on the 3rd Floor of Thomas Hall
  • Advising on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
  • Honors Program on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
  • OMSB Dean in De La Salle 201

Parent/Guardian Schedule

Time event
9 - 9:30 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. - 12 p.m.

Next Steps Browse on the 2nd Floor of Kelly Commons
12 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch in the Higgins Atrium
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Wellness Q&A with the CARE Team in the Scala Room (Leo 215)
2 - 3 p.m. Parent Social with Student Affairs on the 4th Floor of Kelly Commons
3 - 4:30 p.m.

Open Office Hours with Advisors, Jasper Central, James Patterson Honors Program, and OMSB Deans

  • Jasper Central on the 3rd Floor of Thomas Hall
  • Advising on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
  • Honors Program on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
  • OMSB Dean in De La Salle 201

Welcome Weekend

All students are required to join us for Welcome Weekend from Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24. The first day of class is Monday, August 25.

Questions? Contact Orientation@manhattan.edu.