About Oriention

Three separate, two day orientation sessions are scheduled for freshman and their parents. Each session is free and includes room, meals, materials and all activities for the students. (Continental breakfast and an afternoon reception on day 1 are provided for parents.)

Reservations are required and made on a first-come first-served basis. To ensure you can attend the session you want, please register as soon as possible. The deadline for accepting reservations is May 30.

Orientation begins at 8 a.m. at Mimosa Hall on the first day and concludes around 2 p.m. on the second day. Different information sessions are scheduled for each day, so plan to attend both days.

Attending Rowan’s orientation

For most freshmen, attending college is an exciting, Yet challenging experience. You may find, like most new students, that the first several days—or even weeks—on campus represent a crucial period of adjustment to college life. Orientation will introduce you to Rowan University and ease the adjustment process.

Discovering all the resources and services available at the University during orientation will help you avoid the time-consum ing, and often frustrating,“trial-and-error” method of learning about the University.

During orientation you will have the opportunity to socialize with fellow classmates, familiarize yourself with campus and meet with an academic advisor who will help you understand your major program and required courses, review your courses for fall and make any necessary adjustments.

Plus, you’ll learn about the new experience of starting college. But, most importantly, you will learn that college life is often filled with new and exciting opportunities everyday.

Discover Rowan

Studies show that students who attend orientation have a far greater chance of succeeding than those who don’t attend.

During orientation you will receive important information about academic policies including
academic expectations, your rights and responsibilities as a student, academic advising, basic skills requirements (see FAQs), how to select courses, how to choose a major (if you are undeclared) and graduation requirements.

In addition, you’ll receive information about services and support offered by the University including career and academic planning, financial aid, jobs for students, services for special needs students, student life programs, Student Health Center services, campus dining and international and Multicultural student services.