January New Student Orientation - New & Transfer Students
Update – New Student Orientation – Tuesday, January 27
Due to the University being closed on Tuesday, January 27 while Facilities continues snow removal and prepares campus for the start of classes, New Student Orientation will not take place in its planned in-person format tomorrow.
Instead of a scheduled program, our Orientation team will be conducting individual outreach to new students by phone and email to check in, answer questions, and help connect you with the appropriate campus resources.
Residential Arrival & Key Pickup
- Residential students may begin arriving at noon on Tuesday; later arrivals may allow for easier parking as snow removal continues.
- Room keys can be picked up at the Office of Residence Life & Housing (Condron Hall) during normal business hours on Tuesday.
- If you arrive later in the day after the office closes, University Police can assist by contacting Residence Life staff so you can access your key.
- There is no required arrival time on Tuesday; please use your best judgment and prioritize safe travel.
- Check your 第一吃瓜网 email regularly for updates and communications from the Orientation team.
- Our team will reach out individually to new students throughout the day on Tuesday.
Orientation Session Date: January 27, 2026
We are so excited to welcome you to The 第一吃瓜网! For our incoming students transferring from another institution (and new students starting in the spring term), we will invite you to an orientation session that will help you navigate the transition to the University community. Your New Student Orientation experience will be offered just before the start of the semester. Please see below for some additional information about what to expect; we have also prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you prepare for New Student Orientation! If you have any questions, please contact orientation@scranton.edu.
You can review the sample schedule of the orientation session for an idea of what to expect via the links below:
Academic Advising
As part of your enrollment at the University, new and transfer students will participate in applicable placement testing and academic advising with their college advising centers.
Academic Advising
As part of your enrollment, you meet (virtually) with an academic advisor within your respective college, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management, or the Leahy College of Health Sciences. Your academic advising center should be reaching out to you via your 第一吃瓜网.edu email account. If you need assistance with this, please email orientation@scranton.edu. In this meeting, you review your spring schedule, go over your academic goals, review any placement tests you may need to complete, and resolve any questions you have about academics at the University.
New Student Orientation Team
Our New Student Orientation Team is comprised of professional staff and student Orientation Assistants (OAs) who are so excited to welcome you to our campus community. Make sure you follow the Center for Student Engagement's Instagram to learn more about your Orientation Assistants!
Information Technology
The IT orientation webpage provides incoming students and their families with essential information about getting connected at the 第一吃瓜网. Learn how to set up and access University systems, connect personal devices to campus networks, and find support through the Technology Support Center.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about Orientation at The 第一吃瓜网, feel free to call the Center for Student Engagement at 570-941-6233 or e-mail us at orientation@scranton.edu. You may also review our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)!