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 Bonato
10 - 11 a.m. Meet with Your Orientation Leader
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Next Steps Browse
12 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. MU Amazing Race
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Academic Advising
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Open Office Hours with Advisors, Jasper Central and Honors Program

Parent/Guardian Schedule

Time event
9 - 10 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast with President Bonato
10 - 11 a.m. Jasper Families Welcome and Financial Aid Q&A
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Next Steps Browse
12 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Wellness Q&A with the University's CARE Team 
2 - 3 p.m. Parent Social with Student Affairs
3 - 4:30 p.m. Open Office Hours with Advisors, Jasper Central and Honors Program

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.