First Year Experience
New Student 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.
All new students are required to attend orientation.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
| 10am-2pm | Move In in the Horan and Lee lobbies: New students, welcome to living on campus! Our Residence Life team is excited to welcome you here. |
| 5-7pm | Dinner in Cafe 1853 located on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall. |
Friday, January 10, 2025
| 8-10am | Breakfast in Zaros located on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall. |
| 8:30-10am | Check-In & Welcome Desk in the Multicultural Center: Located on the 3rd floor of the Kelly Student Commons, please stop by the Multicultural Center to officially check-in as the newest member of our Jasper family! |
| 8:30-10am | Photo IDs at the ID Office: If you haven't had a chance to upload your ID photo ahead of time, this is a great opputunity to have a picture taken. The ID office is located on the second floor of Thomas Hall. |
| 10-10:30am |
Welcome Address in Kelly 4C: Be formally welcomed to our campus by our President, Dr. Frederick Bonato, our Provost, Dr. Rani Roy, & our Vice President for Student Life, Kristell Lowe. |
| 10:30am |
Meeting with the Student Engagement Team in the Multicultural Center: Are you ready to meet the Student Engagement Team? Be prepared to meet some energetic Jaspers who are ready to take you around for the day! |
| 11am | Veterans Student Session in Kelly 4A: For our new veteran students, we have a special session designed just for you! |
| 11am | International & Exchange Student Session in Kelly 4B: For our new International and Exchange students, we have a special session designed just for you! |
| 11am |
Transfer Student Session in Kelly 4C: For our new transfer students, we have a special session designed just for you! |
| 11:30am-1pm |
Resource Fair and Lunch in Kelly Commons, Rooms 5A and 5B: Enjoy lunch on campus while browsing through a number of tables and offices set-up to get you acclimated to your new home! |
| 1pm |
Academic Session - O'Malley School of Business in Kelly 4A: Hear from the leadership of your new school! |
| 1pm | Academic Session - School of Engineering in Kelly 4B: Hear from the leadership of your new school! |
| 1pm | Academic Session - Kakos School of Arts and Sciences in Kelly 4C: Hear from the leadership of your new school! |
| 2pm |
Meeting with the Student Engagement Team in the Multicultural Center: Another fun opportunity to make new friends in groups! |
| 2:30pm | Mission Session in Kelly 4C: Learn about the mission of Manhattan University and what it means to be Lasallian! |
| 3pm | Student Life Panel in Kelly 4C: Hear from the leadership of your Student Life department, your new home away from home! |
| 4-4:30pm | Public Safety Session in Kelly 4C: Hear from Public Safety as they show you how Public Safety can help you and what you can do on campus! |
| 5-5:30pm | International & Exchange Student Session in Kelly 4B: For our new International and Exchange students, we have a special session designed just for you! |
| 7pm | Men's Basketball vs Mount St. Mary's in Draddy Gymnasium and Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the basketball game while cheering on our Division I team as a part of the 6th Borough student section! |
Saturday, January 11, 2025
| 10am | Brunch in Zaros located on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall. |
| 11am | Walking Tour of Campus Classrooms in the Kelly First Floor Lounge: Bring your spring semester class schedule with you and we'll walk you through your day of classes, including going to each building and classroom location that you have! |
| 2pm |
Women's Basketball vs Merrimack in Draddy Gymnasium: Enjoy our women's basketball game while cheering on our Division I team as a part of the 6th Borough student section! |
| 5-7pm |
Dinner in Cafe 1853 located on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall. |
| 7pm | Dessert in Cafe 1853: At night, meet new friends and enjoy a sweet treat! |
Sunday, January 12, 2025
| 10am-12pm |
Brunch in Cafe 1853 located on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall. |
| 5pm | Orientation Leader Dinner in Locke's Loft |
| 7:30pm | Opening Mass in the Chapel of De La Salle: Enjoy mass in our beautiful Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers on the eve of classes starting with a pizza reception to follow! |
*Schedule is subject to change