New Student Welcome Weekend Schedule
New Student Welcome Weekend is a mandatory in-person event series for all incoming first-year and transfer students.
See below for a tentative schedule of events, the dates have been updated but the activities are subject to change. For any immediate questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our support team at Orientation@shu.edu.
Welcome Weekend 2026 will take place Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30 with new student move-in taking place on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27.
Reminders for new students:
- For those students living on campus, the Department of Residence Life will send specific information in August about the move-in day schedule.
- Students will be pre-assigned to small groups based on their University Life course section and Peer Advisor assignment.
- Welcome Weekend is intended for students only, there will be no formal programs for family members.
Wednesday, August 26
New Student Move-In Day!
The Department of Residence Life is excited to welcome our resident students to campus.
Each residential student will be assigned a specific time to come to the South Orange
campus to move into their new residence hall! If you have questions or need any additional
information about Move-In Day, please email residencelife@shu.edu or visit Residence Life website.
Move-In Day Mass for New Students and Families
3:30 p.m. | Main Chapel
Take a break from the busyness of Move-In Day and join Campus Ministry for a special
Mass for new students, their families, and friends!
Move-In, Game On: Giant Board Game Night
7 p.m. | University Center, Event Room
After a full-day of move-in, it’s time to relax! Join the Office of Student Engagement
(OSE) and unwind with giant board games and delicious treats.
Thursday, August 27
New Student Move-In Day!
The Department of Residence Life is excited to welcome our resident students to campus.
Each residential student will be assigned a specific time to come to the South Orange
campus to move into their new residence hall! If you have questions or need any additional
information about Move-In Day, please email residencelife@shu.edu or visit Residence Life website.
Move-In Day Mass for New Students and Families
3:30 p.m. | Main Chapel
Take a break from the busyness of Move-In Day and join Campus Ministry for a special
Mass for new students, their families, and friends!
Move-In Day Pizza Party
6 p.m. | Campus Ministry Courtyard & Lounge, Boland Hall
Celebrate your first night as a New Pirate at Campus Ministry’s Move-In Day Pizza
Party.
Men’s Soccer vs. Iona
7 p.m. | Owen T. Carroll Field
Get ready to show your Pirate pride as Seton Hall Men’s Soccer takes on Iona under
the lights at Owen T. Carroll Field! Join us for an exciting night of action, energy,
and campus spirit—cheer on the Pirates and be part of the home‑field advantage.
Movie Under the Stars: 10 Things I Hate About You
8 p.m. | University Green
Join the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) for a moon-lit movie night outside on
the Green featuring 90s rom com classic, 10 Things I Hate About You. Popcorn will be provided. Bring your blanket!
Friday, August 28
Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before you start your day. The cafeteria opens at 7 a.m. Starbucks
(University Center) and Dunkin Donuts (Walsh Library) open at 7:30 a.m. Plan accordingly
to you are on time to meet your Peer Advisor (PA).
Important Note: For all programs on Friday during the day, students will attend according to their group assignment sent to them via e-mail.
| Group A: | Group B: | Group C: | Group D: | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Meet Your PA | Meet Your PA | Free Time | Free Time |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome from Campus Inclusion & Community | Welcome from Student Services | Free Time | Free Time |
| 9:15 a.m. | The Art of Vibrant Living: Where Difference & Belonging Dance | SCREAM Theater |
Commuter Student Social | Commuter Student Social |
| 10:30 a.m. | Welcome from Student Services | Welcome from Campus Inclusion & Community | Meet Your PA | Meet Your PA |
| 10:45 a.m. | SCREAM Theater |
The Art of Vibrant Living: Where Difference & Belonging Dance | A Home for the Heart, Mind, & Spirit | A Home for the Heart, Mind, & Spirit |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch | Lunch | Academic Social | Academic Social |
| 1 p.m. | Academic Social | Academic Social | Lunch | Lunch |
| 2 p.m. | Meet Your PA | Meet Your PA | Welcome from Student Services | Welcome from Campus Inclusion & Community |
| 2:15 p.m. | A Home for the Heart, Mind, & Spirit | A Home for the Heart, Mind, & Spirit | SCREAM Theater |
The Art of Vibrant Living: Where Difference & Belonging Dance |
| 3:15 p.m. | Commuter Student Social | Commuter Student Social | ||
| 3:30 p.m. | Welcome from Campus Inclusion & Community | Welcome from Student Services | ||
| 3:45 p.m. | Free Time | Free Time | The Art of Vibrant Living: Where Difference & Belonging Dance | SCREAM Theater |
Session Descriptions:
Seton Hall: A Home for the Mind, the Heart, and the Spirit
Bethany Hall, Room ABC
Learn from Fr. Nick Sertich about Seton Hall’s founding vision, the life and legacy
of our patron saint, Mother Seton, and how our Catholic identity and mission inform
and shape all that we do and are as a University community.
SCREAM Theater
University Center, Event Room
This traveling theater made up of college students, uses interactive, informative
skits to educate audiences on issues of interpersonal violence, specifically on sexual
assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and bullying.
The Art of Vibrant Living: Where Difference & Belonging Dance
Jubilee Hall, Auditorium
Meet Mohammed Bilal – musician, poet, and writer. You may recognize him from MTV's
Real World III: San Francisco. Join Mohammed as he shares his insights for how we can all communicate and connect
across difference.
Academic Social
Join your academic department for an afternoon social. You will get to meet Deans
and faculty from your program and connect with your future classmates!
| School/Program | Location |
| College of Nursing | Schwartz Hall, Room 113 |
| College of Human Development, Culture, and Media | Parking Lot across from Bethany Hall |
| College of Arts and Sciences | University Center, Starbucks |
| School of Diplomacy | McQuaid Hall, Diplomacy Room |
| Stillman School of Business | University Center, Outdoor Amphitheater |
| School of Health and Medical Sciences | Schwartz Hall, Room 112 |
| School of Theology | Lewis Hall |
Lunch
Cafeteria
Enjoy lunch in the cafeteria with your peer group. The cafeteria hours are 7 a.m.
to 11 p.m. Board plans have started, so students with pre-paid meal plans can swipe
into the cafeteria. If you are a commuter student without a meal plan, you will pay
a discounted lunch rate of $8.50 at the door.
Evening Activities:
Dinner
Enjoy dinner on your own in the cafeteria. The cafeteria hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Board plans have started, so students with meal plans can swipe into the cafeteria.
If you are a commuter student without a meal plan, you will pay the dinner rate at
the door.
SAB Presents: Camp Pirate
7 p.m. | University Green
Join the Student Activities Board (SAB) on the Green and Pirate Plaza for a retro
themed camp night on the beach. Enjoy fire pits, photo ops, activities, music, and
ice cream!
Saturday, August 29
Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before you start your day. The cafeteria opens at 7 a.m. Starbucks
(University Center) and Dunkin Donuts (Walsh Library) open at 7:30 a.m. Plan accordingly
so you are on time to meet your PA!
Important Note: For all programs on Saturday, August 29 during the day, students will attend according to their group assignment sent to them via e-mail.
| Group A: | Group B: | Group C: | Group D: | |
| 9 a.m. | Free Time | Free Time | Meet Your PA | Meet Your PA |
| 9:15 a.m. | Free Time | Free Time | The Pirate Way | A Better High |
| 10:45 a.m. | Free Time | Free Time | A Better High | The Pirate Way |
| 11 a.m. | Meet Your PA | Meet Your PA |
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| 11:15 a.m. | Spirit 101 | Spirit 101 |
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| 12 p.m. | Lunch | Lunch | Life on the Green |
Life on the Green |
| 1 p.m. | Life on the Green | Life on the Green | Lunch |
Lunch |
| 2 p.m. | Meet Your PA | Meet Your PA | Meet Your PA |
Meet Your PA |
| 2:15 p.m. | The Pirate Way | A Better High | Spirit 101 |
Spirit 101 |
| 3:45 p.m. | A Better High | The Pirate Way | Free Time |
Free Time |
Session Descriptions:
A Better High with Dr. Matt Bellace
University Center, Event Room
This high energy session discusses navigating the “natural highs” and "lows" of life
and delivers important messages about resilience, positive social support and making
healthy choices. Matt engages the audience with storytelling, comedy and audience
participation – so be ready to part of the show!
The Pirate Way: Feel empowered to be an active bystander
Jubilee Hall, Auditorium
Here at Seton Hall, Pirates help Pirates. This session will give you the tools and
knowledge to feel empowered and prepared to be an active bystander. Together we can
create a community where everyone can thrive, feel safe and respected.
Spirit 101: Everything You Need to Know to Show Your Pirate Pride!
Bethany Hall, Room ABC
Join the Seton Hall Pep Band, Cheerleaders and Sapphires as well as members of the
men's and women's basketball teams as they teach you everything you need to know about
being a Seton Hall Pirate. They'll go over the Fight Song and Alma Mater, as well
as important basketball traditions so that you are ready from tip-off until the final
buzzer!
Life on the Green
University Green
The University Green is the campus staple! Come enjoy all the Green has to offer
with lawn games, sweet treats, and great community.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch on your own in the cafeteria. The cafeteria hours are 7a.m. to 11p.m.
Board plans have started, so students with pre-paid meal plans can swipe into the
cafeteria. If you are a commuter student without a meal plan, you will pay a discounted
lunch rate of $8.50 at the door.
Evening Activities:
Dinner
Enjoy dinner on your own in the cafeteria. The cafeteria hours are 7a.m. to 11p.m.
Board plans have started, so students with meal plans can swipe into the cafeteria.
If you are a commuter student without a meal plan, you will pay the dinner rate at
the door.
Make the World Your Classroom
6 p.m. | University Center, Event Room
Discover the world of Study Abroad at Seton Hall! Enjoy global cuisine, connect with
fellow students, get insider tips from study abroad alums, and win prizes in our international
trivia contest - all while vibing to music from around the world. Don’t miss this
fun, immersive event celebrating global adventure!
Glow on the Green hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
7:30 p.m. | University Green
The student leaders of the fraternity & sorority community are hosting an outdoor
glow themed party to welcome you to SHU. Be sure to stop by for fun, music, games,
and more.
Sunday, August 30
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The cafeteria hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Starbucks (University Center) and Dunkin
Donuts (Walsh Library) are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hazard Zet Forward
12 p.m. | Galleon Lawn
This is only the beginning of your journey as a Pirate, and at Seton Hall we persevere
with the motto “Hazard Zet Forward”. Join your classmates on the Galleon Lawn for
a group photo in your Blue Day shirts before heading onward passing campus landmarks
on your walk to Convocation.
New Student Convocation
2p.m. | Richie Regan Recreation Center, Field House
Convocation is designed as an opportunity to reflect on the significance of your educational
endeavor and the commitment of the University to support you in the pursuit of your
goals. This is your first formal academic ceremony at the University.
Blue Day Carnival
3 p.m. | University Green
The annual Blue Day Carnival is a time to bring students together for fun with new
friends on the Green. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with games, inflatables, activities,
and of course classic boardwalk treats!