First Year Experience

Days on Campus

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Thursday, August 22, 2024

Your Day on Campus is a one-day pre-orientation experience that isn't just an introduction to Manhattan University, but also it's a fun opportunity to hear directly from people in Manhattan University community and get an idea of what life is like as a Jasper. There are a variety of activities that will connect you with other first-year Jaspers, peer leaders, and key figures who will play a major role in your university experience across the next four years.

What to expect at your Day on Campus:

Meet with your assigned Peer Leader, who is an upperclassman student who will help you along your first year of university.
Go over your Fall schedule with the help of an Academic Advisor
Learn more about campus and life as a Jasper.
Connect with other incoming first year students.
An excursion to the city.
A day of FUN!

All new students are required to attend one of the scheduled Days on Campus.

New Student Orientation

Friday, August 23, 2024 - Sunday, August 25, 2024

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.

The schedule is posted below. All new students are required to attend orientation.

Friday, August 23rd

7-9am	Breakfast in Lockes
8am	Check In on the Quad
9am	Meeting with Peer Leaders on the Quad
10am	President’s Welcome in Draddy – Students, Parents, and Family Members
10:30am – 1pm	Academic Sessions: Engineering: Great Room OMSB: Smith Auditorium KSAS: Kelly 4th Floor
10:30am	Financial Aid / Jasper Central: Jasper Central will be open for appointments all day the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall for appointments
11am	How to Let Your Student Succeed in the Chapel – Parents and Family Members
12pm	Lasallian Presentation in the Chapel - Parents and Family Members
1pm	Lunch in Lockes
10:30am - 12:30pm	Mentor Program Sign Up Table Outside the Great Room – Engineering Students only
1:30pm	Farewell to Parents and Family Members in Smith Auditorium: See you at Family Weekend, September 28-29!
2pm	Student Life Panel in the Great Room
2:30pm	Lasallian Presentation in the Chapel
3pm	New Student Convocation in the Chapel: business casual attire preferred
4pm	ID Distribution on the Quad
5pm	Dinner in Lockes
7pm	Peer Leader Performance in Smith Auditorium
8pm	Movie on the Quad: Barbie

Saturday, August 24th

9:30am	Student-Athletes: Jasper Jumpstart Session in the Great Room
10am	Brunch in Lockes
10:30am	Meeting with Peer Leaders on the Quad
11am	Academic/Advising Session in Kelly 5A, 5B, and 5C
2pm – 5pm	Title IX Presentation: A Deeper Connection: Creating Safe & Empowered Communities with Mya Kermelewicz in the Great Room
5pm	Dinner in Lockes
7pm	Night Time Activities on the Quad

Sunday, August 25th

10am	Brunch in Lockes
1pm	Campus and Neighborhood Walking Tours: Meet in the Student Commons and bring your class schedule! Come see where your classes are and the best spots around campus
7:30pm	Opening Mass in the Chapel
8:30pm	Dessert reception in Smith Auditorium

*Schedule is subject to change

Weeks of Welcome

Tuesday, August 27 - Sunday, September 29

Sponsored by the office of Student Engagement join in on a series of special events on our campus and throughout New York City. The full schedule of activities can be found here.

Families of New Students

Days on Campus and the New Student Orientation are for both students and their families. During New Student Orientation, families are invited to various events and presentations on Friday, August 23.

New Student Orientation schedule can be found here.