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 2026 students are required to attend the New Student Orientation. Upcoming dates and registration links are listed below
Questions? Contact Orientation@manhattan.edu with any questions.
Orientation Schedule
Students
| Time |
Event 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. - Noon |
Student 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
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Parents/Guardians
| Time |
Event 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. - Noon |
Student 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
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