Summer Orientation

Welcome Class of 2029! We've designed your summer orientation experience to get you started on your Pirate Adventure. You will have the opportunity to register for your fall classes, get to know more about academic life at Seton Hall, experience campus life and learn about involvement opportunities, engage with classmates, faculty, and mentors campus -- as well as get answers to many of the questions you might have.

New Student Orientation

All students can attend any two-day orientation from the dates below. Students can access the New Student Orientation chicklet in PirateNet to RSVP for Orientation. If you cannot make your scheduled date due to a conflict, please e-mail orientation@shu.edu.

2025 Orientation Dates

Orientation 1: June 16-17
Orientation 2: June 18-19

Orientation 3: June 23-24
Orientation 4: June 25-26

*RISE and EOP students are required to choose Pirate Adventure #1 or #2.
*Students majoring in Nursing and Interprofessional Health Sciences are encouraged to choose Pirate Adventure #3.
*Students joining the Buccino Leadership Institute are encouraged to attend Pirate Adventure #2 or #3.

Student Orientation Schedule

Parent Orientation Schedule

Pirate Adventure Schedule - June 2025

See below for what you can expect during Pirate Adventure!

Student Schedule

Day 1

1:30 p.m.
Pirate Adventure Check-In
Bethany Hall

1:30 p.m.
Residence Life Check-In
Aquinas Hall or Boland Hall - this information will be included in the reminder email.

3 p.m.
OSE Welcome to Seton Hall Students
Bethany Hall

4 p.m.
Orientiation Leader (OL) Connection
Various Locations

5 p.m.
Mass
Bethany Hall

6 p.m.
Dinner with your Orientation Leader
University Center, Pirate Dining Room

6:45 p.m.
Inside Scoop: Get Involved!
Get the scoop on getting involved and enjoy ice cream from Kona Ice truck.
University Green

8:30 p.m.
Pirates’ Treasure
Trivia Game Show, Great prizes and guaranteed fun! Hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB)
University Center, Event Room

10 p.m.
Late Night Treat
University Center, Event Lounge

Day 2

8:30 a.m.
Check-In & Breakfast with your Orientation Leader
University Center, Pirate Dining Room

9:30 a.m.
Welcome to Seton Hall
University Center, Event Room

10:30 a.m.
Academic Sessions: This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about what to expect over the next four years of their education career. Meet with Deans and faculty from your major.
Various Locations

12 p.m.
*Session Rotations: Students will attend afternoon sessions in assigned groups. See your folder received at Check-in for your group assignment.

Lunch Enjoy lunch with your Orientation Leader and peer group. DOVE Activity Laptop distribution	University Center, Pirate Dining Room
Registration It’s time to register for classes for the Fall semester. Financial Aid	Assigned Classrooms
Campus Ministry Find out about all the opportunities available to you through Campus Ministry.	McNulty Auditorium
Orientation Leader Connections Get to know more about your new home at Seton Hall with your Orientation Leader	Assigned Locations

5 p.m.
Check out of Residence Hall

Parent & Family Schedule

Day 2

9:15 a.m.	Welcome to Seton Hall Parents	Jubilee Auditorium
10 and 11 a.m.	Sessions 1 and 2: Bursar and Financial Aid Seton Hall — A Catholic Univeristy (Campus Ministry) Career Center Study Abroad	Various Locations
12 p.m.	Lunch	Pirate Dining Room, University Center
1 and 2 p.m.	Sessions 3 and 4: Office of Student Engagement/Athletics Residence Life Wellness: Health Services, DSS and CAPS Public Safety	Various Locations
3 p.m.	Campus Tour	Leave from Green
3:30 p.m.	Seton Hall Families - Getting involved!	Event Room, University Center
5 p.m.	Program Concludes

Things To Do Before Orientation

Placement Testing: When you log in to PirateNet to confirm your attendance, you will see the tests you will be required to take. Each test has a link to the online testing. Placement Testing must be completed by June 1 in order to register during orientation. For general questions, please email academicsuccess@shu.edu.
ID Photo Upload: Seton Hall University Campus ID office is utilizing online photo submission for IDs. Please follow instructions below to upload ID photo:
- Download the Transact eAccounts app from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store to your phone.
- Open Transact eAccounts app.
- Search for and select Seton Hall University.
- Enter your PirateNet credentials to log in.
- Once logged in, click on the Settings wheel in the upper-right corner.
- Click on Submit ID Photo.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions.
- Take note of the photo requirements and upload your photo with a photo of your government issued ID (e.g. license, passport, etc.).
Visit the New Student Checklist for a list of things you can do to prepare over the Summer.

What to Expect at Pirate Adventure

Opportunity to hear directly from Deans and Faculty in your program
Register for fall classes with the help of an Academic Success Advisor
Meet with Orientation Leaders, upperclassmen students, who will be with you step by step your first year
Chance to connect with fellow classmates and university departments
Experience student life on campus by attending social events and activities
Have FUN!

Ahead of your Pirate Adventure date, you will receive an e-mail with information about moving into the residence halls. See below for what you should pack to prepare for your overnight stay..

What to Pack

Comfortable clothes
Sweatshirt/Light Jacket
Twin XL Sheets
Blanket and pillow
Towels
Toiletries- EVERYTHING (hair brush, shampoo, toothpaste, makeup, face wash, soap, toothbrush)
Phone Chargers

Summer Virtual Resource Workshops

Seton Hall University's is excited to offer a series of virtual resource workshops this summer. These workshops will get you acclimated to life at Seton Hall and introduce you to key departments, procedures and resources that we have to offer. Workshops will be offered most Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (E.S.T) starting in May. (E.S.T). Click here to view the workshop offerings.

For Parents and Families

Information for parents regarding Financial Aid, Health Forms, and more »

More on Orientation

For more information on Orientation at Seton Hall, click here »

Transfer Student Orientation

Thursday, August 21
Transfer Orientation will take place in-person. A full schedule will be available in June.

New Student Welcome Weekend

Friday, August 22 – Sunday, August 24
New Student Welcome Weekend is a mandatory in-person event series for all incoming first-year and transfer students. Welcome Weekend 2025 will take place August 22-24 with new student move-in taking place on August 20-21 – for more information about Residence Life, please email residencelife@shu.edu. For more information about Welcome Weekend, please e-mail engagement@shu.edu.