New Student Orientation Events
New Student Orientation Events
The New Student Orientation (NSO) is a series of events designed to introduce you to the academic, cultural and social aspects of student life at NJCU. The NSO will provide the opportunity to learn about various educational opportunities, how to access our services and resources, and your responsibilities as a student. Finally, you will meet other Knights and members of the NJCU family.
As partners in your success, the professionals within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management are here to help you succeed. We are here to help you successfully navigate this new terrain.
Student Schedule
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TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
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9 to 9:30 a.m. |
Check In |
Time to get your day started. Check–in and pick up all the information you’ll need for the day. Enjoy a light breakfast. |
Hepburn Hall Front Lawn |
|
9:30 to 9:40 a.m. |
Welcome |
Welcome to Orientation! Join us for a message from our Vice President. |
Margaret Williams Theatre |
|
9:45 to 10:45 a.m. |
Meet Your Orientation Leaders |
Let the fun continue as you meet your Orientation Leaders and your fellow classmates! You’ll take part in exciting icebreakers, get tours of the campus and more. |
Various Spaces |
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10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
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Major Keys to Success Panel |
Meet some of the best and brightest that NJCU has to offer. Our panel of experts will provide you all the keys to becoming a successful student at NJCU. |
Margaret Williams Theatre Hepburn Hall 2nd floor |
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11:15 to 11:45 a.m. |
Bingo Knights! |
This special NJCU version of Bingo will have you hyped! Learn about the school and win prizes. We are giving away NJCU swag, gift cards and more! |
Margaret Williams Theatre Hepburn Hall 2nd floor |
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11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
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Keeping It Community |
We promote community every day at NJCU. This interactive conversation will provide you with all the tips to finding your community, identifying services, and getting actively involved. |
Margaret Williams Theatre Hepburn Hall 2nd floor |
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12:15 to 1:00 p.m. |
Meet the Deans |
Meet our dynamic group of professors and school deans for a special meet and greet. |
Margaret Williams Theatre Hepburn Hall 2nd floor |
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1 to 3:00 p.m. |
BBQ Resource Fair
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Rain or Shine we will BBQ for lunch! During this time the Resource Fair will give you a chance to meet some key departments, clubs, fraternities and sororities and more. We’ll have live DJ and more! |
Raines Plaza and Hepburn Hall Patio |
| 3 to 5:00 p.m. |
Carnival and Afternoon Activities |
Join us for activities and games plus a DJ and more giveaways! |
Hepburn Hall Front Lawn
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| 5 to 8:00 p.m. |
Housing Students |
Set up your Space!! At this time students can return to their rooms and start to unpack/finish setting up their spaces. |
Vodra Hall and West Campus Village Residence Halls |
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8 p.m. |
Housing Students Orientation |
Calling all residents! At this time get a chance to meet your RA’s, attend floor meetings and get to know your residence halls. |
Vodra Hall and West Campus Village Residence Halls |
Parent Schedule
|
TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
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9 to 9:30 a.m. |
Check - In |
Time to get your day started. Check–in and pick up all the information you’ll need for the day. Enjoy a light breakfast. |
Hepburn Hall Front Lawn |
|
9:30 to 9:40 a.m. |
Welcome |
Welcome to Orientation! Join us for a message from our Vice President. |
Margaret Williams Theatre Hepburn Hall 2nd floor |
|
9:45 a.m. |
Transition |
Parents will transition to their next location. |
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10 to 11:00 a.m.
|
Parent Panel |
Parents, here is your chance to get some true insight from key NJCU staff members. Get answers to all the questions you might have before the school year begins. |
Gilligan Student Union Multipurpose Room 2nd Floor |
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11 to 11:30 a.m.
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Student Success Conversation |
Meet some of the best and brightest that NJCU has to offer. Our panel of experts will provide you all the keys to being a parent of a successful student at NJCU.
|
Gilligan Student Union
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11 to 11:30 a.m.
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Meet the One Stop Shop Team |
Have an open conversation with our Support Services team that will assure your student is on the right path from start to finish at NJCU. |
Gilligan Student Union
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12 to 12:30 p.m. |
Toast with the President & Letter Writing |
Take this time to write your brand-new college student a letter of motivation for them to read later. Join our University President for an inspirational message and toast! |
Gilligan Student Union
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12:30 to 1:00 p.m. |
Campus Tour |
Go on a campus tour led by one of our Orientation Leaders. |
All of Campus |
|
1 to 3:00 p.m. |
BBQ Resource Fair
|
Rain or Shine we will BBQ for lunch! During this time the Resource Fair will give you a chance to meet some key departments, clubs, fraternities and sororities and more. Also meet our dynamic group of professors and deans for a special meet and greet. We’ll have a live DJ and more!
|
Raines Plaza and Hepburn Hall Patio |
|
3 to 5:00 p.m. |
Carnival and Afternoon Activities
|
Join us for activities and games plus a DJ and more giveaways! |
Hepburn Hall Front Lawn |