Summer Orientation
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 [email protected].
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.
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
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University Center, Pirate Dining Room |
Registration
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Assigned Classrooms |
Campus Ministry |
McNulty Auditorium |
Orientation Leader Connections |
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:
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Various Locations |
12 p.m. |
Lunch |
Pirate Dining Room, University Center |
1 and 2 p.m. |
Sessions 3 and 4:
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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 |
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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 [email protected].
- 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 [email protected]. For more information about Welcome Weekend, please e-mail [email protected].
Departments and Resources
Welcome to Pirate Adventure!
Career Services
Housing and Residence Life
Commuter Life at Seton Hall
Campus Ministry/DOVE
Recreation Center & Intramurals