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
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast with President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meet with Your Orientation Leader in assigned classrooms:

  • Orientation Leaders Jeh and Thomas: De La Salle 205
  • Orientation Leaders Ashley and Leahni: De La Salle 207
  • Orientation Leaders Colin and Danielle: De La Salle 208
  • Orientation Leaders Amy and Sofia: De La Salle 212
  • Orientation Leaders Marina and Olivia: De La Salle 214
12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in Locke's Loft
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. MU Amazing Race starting in your assigned classrooms
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Academic Advising on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Open Office Hours with Advisors, Jasper Central, James Patterson Honors Program, and Academic 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
  • Kakos School of Arts and Sciences Dean in Hayden Hall 308
  • O'Malley School of Business Dean in De La Salle 201
  • School of Engineering Dean in Leo 201

Parent/Guardian Schedule

Time event
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast with President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jasper Families Welcome and Financial Aid Q&A on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch in Smith Auditorium
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wellness Q&A with the CARE Team in Smith Auditorium
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Family Social Hour with Student Affairs in Cafe 1853 on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Open Office Hours with Advisors, Jasper Central, James Patterson Honors Program, and Academic 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
  • Kakos School of Arts and Sciences Dean in Hayden Hall 308
  • O'Malley School of Business Dean in De La Salle 201
  • School of Engineering Dean in Leo 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.

Friday, August 22nd 

Time Event
8:00 am - 9:45 am Check In and Breakfast on the Quad for Students, Parents and Family Members
10:00 am - 11:00 am President's Welcome in Draddy for Students, Parents and Family Members
11:00 am

Jasper Central will be open for appointments all day on the 2nd floor of Thomas Hall
11:15 am - 12:45 pm

Academic Sessions for Students

  • Kakos School of Arts and Sciences on the 4th floor of Kelly Commons
  • O'Malley School of Business in Smith Auditorium
  • School of Engineering on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
11:15 am  How to Help Your Student Succeed Panel in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers for Parents and Family Members
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lasallian Presentation in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers for Parents and Family Members
1:00 pm Lunch in Lockes and the 1st floor of Kelly Commons
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Farewell to Parents and Family Members on the Smith Steps: See you at Family Weekend, September 26-28!
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Student Life Panel on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
4:00 pm  Jasper Jumpstart for Student-Athletes on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
4:00 pm Commuter Social Hour on the 2nd floor of Kelly Commons
4:00 pm International Student Session in Kelly Commons Rooms 4B and 4C
4:00 pm Veteran Student Social Hour in Kelly Commons Room 4A

5:00 pm

 New Student Convocation in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers (Business casual attire is required)
6:00 pm Student ID Distribution on the Quad
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Evening on the Quad with food, games, and music

Saturday, August 23rd

Time Event
10:00 am  Brunch in Locke's Loft
10:30 am 

Meet Your Orientation leader on the Quad
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Be Your Biggest Advocate in Kelly Commons Rooms 5A, 5B, and 5C
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Public Safety Session on the 5th floor of Kelly Commons
1:30 pm Neighborhood Walking Tours leaving from the 2nd floor of Kelly Commons
1:30 pm Target Run leaving from the 2nd floor of Kelly Commons
5:00 pm Dinner in Locke's Loft
7:00 pm Movie Night on the Quad hosted by Men's Basketball

Sunday, August 24th

Time Event
10:00 am Brunch in Smith Auditorium hosted by Women's Basketball
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Class Schedule Tour: Meet on the 2nd floor of the Student Commons and Bring Your Class Schedule!
11:30 am Sunday in Central Park
7:30 pm Opening Mass in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers
8:30 pm Dessert in Cafe 1853

Questions? Contact Orientation@manhattan.edu.