Spring 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 Spring 2026 students are required to attend  the New Student Orientation on Friday, January 9th.

Register for Orientation here:

Orientation Schedule

Please note that the following schedule applies for orientation from January 9th - January 11th.

Student Schedule

Thursday, January 8th 

Time event
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Move-In for Resident Students
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner for Resident Students in Cafe 1853 on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall

Friday, January 9th 

TIME EVENT
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Breakfast and Check-in on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Welcome Address and Interfaith Blessing on the 5th Floor of Kelly Commons
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Academic Sessions

  • The O’Malley School of Business on the 4th Floor of Kelly Commons in Room 4A
  • School of Engineering on the 4th Floor of Kelly Commons in Room 4B
  • Kakos School of Arts and Sciences on the 4th Floor of Kelly Commons in Room 4C
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch in Cafe 1853 on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Academic Advising Session in Hayden Hall Room 100
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Student Life Panel in Hayden Hall Room 100
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Public Safety Session in Hayden Hall Room 100
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. First Day of Classes Tour leaving from Hayden Hall Room 100
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Men’s Basketball Game vs Canisius and Dinner in Draddy Gymnasium

Saturday, January 10th 

Time Event
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Brunch in Cafe 1853 on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall
12  p.m. - 4 p.m. Spend the day exploring at the Bryant Park Winter Village! Meet your Orientation Leader on the 1st Floor Lounge in Kelly Commons
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner & Dessert in Cafe 1853 on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall

Sunday, January 11th 

Time Event
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Brunch in Cafe 1853 on the 2nd Floor of Thomas Hall
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Target Run leaving from  the 1st Floor Lounge in Kelly Commons
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Men’s Basketball Game vs Niagara in Draddy Gymnasium
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dinner in Locke’s Loft on the 4th floor of Thomas Hall
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mass in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers on the 2nd floor of Squeri Hall. Dessert reception to follow

Questions? Contact orientation@manhattan.edu