Orientation Leaders will reach out to students via email at the beginning of August.
Some orientation events will have music, visual stimuli, and close physical proximity to others. If you need to step away and take a break, we have sensory-friendly rooms across campus.
If you need services and accommodations to fully participate in orientation programming, please fill out the Orientation Accommodations form.
Mandatory events are marked with an asterisk (*)
*New Resident Students Move-In
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Arts Center, A Lot
Welcome to Nazareth University! Please enter at the Arts Center parking lot (campus map).
*Orientation Check-In
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Echo Circle
After checking in with Residential Life staff and moving your belongings into your room, make your way to orientation check-In.
*Fire Spraying for Tapestries, Curtains, Other Fabric Decor
9:00 a.m. – Noon, Medaille Lawn
Have tapestries, curtains, or any other fabric items you want to hang in your room? Make sure to get them approved and fire-treated beforehand.
Taking Care of Business
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Campus Wide
Stop by campus offices to meet the staff who will support you during your time at Naz. Get your questions answered and pick up anything you might need before classes start.
*New Commuter Students Arrive
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Echo Circle
Enter on North Campus Drive and make your way to Q Lot (near Golisano Academic Center). Follow signs to orientation check-in to receive your materials, pick up your Naz swag, and connect with Nazareth offices and services (campus map). Don’t forget to make time to attend the President’s Picnic!
President’s Picnic
11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m., Dining Commons and Shults Center
The President, Dr. Beth Paul, invites you to celebrate this important day with a welcome picnic. Enjoy one of our indoor locations or one of the beautiful outdoor areas on campus.
Dietary options available.
Resource Fair
1:00 – 2:45 p.m., Arts Center Foyer
The Resource Fair is an exciting opportunity to connect with services and resources that will help you throughout your time at Naz. Chat one-on-one with representatives from various campus departments.
Last-Minute Errands
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
If you leave campus after checking-in, please be sure to use the French Road entrance.
*Welcome Rally & Orientation Kick-Off!
3:00 – 3:45 p.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater
President Paul, on behalf of the university, enthusiastically welcomes you to the Golden Flyer family.
Family Farewell
3:45 – 4:00 p.m., Arts Center, Sculpture Garden
This concludes joint programming students, supporters, and families. New students will meet their orientation groups on Smyth Lawn, while families and supporters will gather in Callahan Theater for the next session.
*Meet your Orientation Group
4:00 – 5:15 p.m., Smyth Lawn
Ready to meet your orientation group and peer leader? Head to Smyth Lawn and match your number with the corresponding balloons.
*Dinner with your Orientation Group
5:15 – 6:45 p.m., Dining Commons, Lourdes main entrance
Enjoy dinner with your orientation group and debrief the days’ activities. Make sure you have your ID with you.
*New Student Convocation
7:15 – 8:15 p.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Join faculty and staff for this traditional event that celebrates the start of another academic year at Nazareth.
*Community & Belonging Candlelight Ceremony
8:15 – 8:45 p.m., Garen Peace Garden (Fountain)
This tradition marks your first night as a Golden Flyer. This ceremony is a time to reflect on your role in living out the legacy of Nazareth’s founders on our campus and throughout our world.
Flyer Fest
9 – 11 p.m., Shults, Gym
Join Residential Life and Student Engagement for Flyer Fest, a carnival-style event to jump start your Orientation experience and a great opportunity to get to know your peers, faculty, and staff.
Grab and Go Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 a.m., Dining Commons
Grab a light breakfast before heading to your first meeting.
*Living on Campus 101
9:15 – 10:15 a.m., Residence Halls
Resident students will meet with their floor Residential Life Student Leaders to learn the “ins and outs” of living on campus.
*Commuting 101
9:15 – 10:15 a.m., Shults Center, Commuter Lounge
Commuter students will meet with their Commuter Assistant to learn more about valuable resources.
*Class Photo
10:15 – 10:45 a.m., Smyth Lawn
Slip on your Naz in Action t-shirt and get ready to create your first memento from your college experience.
Lunch with Friends
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Dining Commons
Enjoy lunch on your own, with your roommate or with new friends.
*Naz in Action
12:30 – 4:30 p.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater
All new Naz students will participate in a community engagement project with their orientation group at a local organization in the Rochester area. Learn from community partners about issues and solutions in the areas of environment, food access, public health, education, and many more. Experience your new community of changemakers and be a part of the action!
*Dinner with Orientation Group
5:00 – 6:45 p.m., Dining Commons
Enjoy dinner with your orientation group and debrief the days’ activities.
*Creating a Sense of Belonging at Nazareth: How to Build Community
7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Join Culture, Community, and Belonging and several Naz student leaders for a conversation on what belonging means at Nazareth and how we each have a role and responsibility in creating an equity-minded campus community.
Affinity Spaces and Mini Club Fair
8:15 – 9:15 p.m., Shults Center, Forum
Connect with others over shared identities and interests, while exploring the diverse array of clubs, organizations, and affinity groups at Nazareth.
GLOW Party!
9:30 – 10:30 p.m., Clock Tower Quad
Shine bright and let's glow! Join your orientation team as we bring our 1st ever glow party to campus! Be on the lookout for inflatables, food trucks, activities and more!
Grab and Go Breakfast
7:30 – 8:45 a.m., Dining Commons
Grab a light breakfast before heading to your first event.
*Academic Life at Naz
9:00 – 9:45 a.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Learn more about the Core Curriculum, the importance of connecting and communicating with your advisor(s) regularly, as well as other resources, tools, and strategies to begin the semester with an academically strong start!
International Student Meeting
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Golisano Academic Center Room 131
All new international students must attend this orientation session with the Center for International Education staff.
Musical Theater BFA Program Voice Placements
9:45 – 10:15 a.m., Arts Center, A14
Students majoring in Musical Theater BFA will perform cuts of material to determine your voice instructor. More information.
School of Education Meeting
10:00 – 10:45 a.m., Golisano Academic Center, Room 221 (INCH majors), Room 235 (ADOL majors)
Students majoring in Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education (INCH) and students pursuing an Adolescence Education certification program (ADOL) will meet with their program directors and education advisors. These students should also attend the meeting with their liberal arts and sciences department/program and major advisor at 11 a.m. (NOTE: Art Education and Music Education students do not need to attend this session.)
PreHealth Minor Advising
10:00 – 10:45 a.m., Peckham Hall Room 012
Students pursuing Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, and Pre-Dental minors must attend this session to discuss programs and requirements.
*Meet your Academic “House”
11:00 – 11:45 a.m., Location listed on your check-in card
Meet the faculty and staff in your academic department/program and your major advisor, learn more about your program, and get to know other first year and transfer students in your program.
See who your advisor is and meeting location.
Lunch
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Dining Commons
Enjoy lunch on your own, with your roommate, or new friends & faculty.
Jumu’ah Salah with Halal Lunch
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Shults Center, Information Desk
Sponsored by the Nazareth Muslim Student Association (MSA)
Join members from the Nazareth College MSA for a catered halal lunch following Jumu’ah Salah. Learn more about the many activities Nazareth MSA sponsors and how you can become involved. The prayer and lunch will take place in the Sulam Center, Nazareth’s Muslim and Jewish community and prayer space. Please meet a MSA member in front of the Information Desk in the Shults Center, who will walk with you over to the Sulam Center in George Hall. Questions? Email msa@naz.edu
*What to do when.....
1:30 – 2:15 p.m., Location listed on your check-in card
From deciphering the cryptic language of syllabi to mastering Moodle, your Peer Leader will equip you with all the tools you need to navigate the wild terrain of academia.
*Meta-Majors Mixer
2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater (to begin)
Join your fellow majors, faculty, and staff in this fast-paced and creative competition to craft a signature drink that captures the unique essence of your major.
The Student Athlete Experience
4:30 – 5:15 p.m., Beston Hall
All incoming spring student-athletes are required to attend this session where Athletics staff will talk about what it is like to be an athlete at Naz.
Visit with the Nazareth's IPAW Therapy Dogs
4:30 – 5:15 p.m., Shults Reading Lounge
Unwind and recharge alongside Nazareth's own furry companions. Meet Orion, Tilly, and Rosie!
Dinner with Friends
5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Dining Commons
Enjoy dinner on your own, with your roommate, or new friends.
Shabbat Table
5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Dining Commons
Everyone is welcome to stop by Hillel’s Shabbat table during dinner for a taste of Shabbat and a chance to learn about Naz Hillel. We’ll have candles, grape juice, and homemade challah and rugelach, along with information about Shabbat at Naz, High Holy Day celebrations, bagel brunches, and other opportunities to connect and celebrate with the Jewish community at Naz. We can’t wait to meet you!
Navigating Naz
7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Clock Tower Quad
Work with your orientation group to climb the leaderboard in this digitally enhanced scavenger hunt that combines trivia, GPS check-ins, photo and video challenges, and QR codes to orient you with Nazareth campus locations and resources.
Casino Night
8:00 – 10:00 p.m., Shults Center, Gym
Be on the lookout for faculty and staff as they serve as dealers. You'll have the opportunity to win college essentials and other fun prizes!
Grab and Go Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Dining Commons
Grab a light breakfast before heading off to your first event.
*Title IX & Campus Safety
10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Learn about community responsibility, healthy behaviors, staying safe, and important policies, resources and support that pertain to Title IX.
*StepUP Nazareth!
11:00 a.m. – Noon, Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Have you ever been concerned about a situation and didn’t know what to do? You are not alone! Students will learn tips and tricks to navigate any situation by using bystander intervention techniques.
Lunch with Friends
Noon – 1:15 p.m., Dining Commons
Enjoy lunch on your own, with your roommate, or with new friends.
*How to Get a Job on Campus & Meet Your Career Coach
1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Meet some current students in interesting positions and hear how to apply for any campus job. Connect with your career coach and get the details on the SPARK grant ($1500!), using Handshake, and helpful tips for making the most of your first year at Naz.
*On-Campus and Part-Time Job Fair
2:30 – 3:45 p.m., Shults Center, Gym
There are tons of opportunities to gain experience on campus, make connections, build skills, and get paid (and many jobs are only a few hours a week, so they won't interfere with the rest of your life)! Featuring both on and off-campus employers seeking to hire our students, this job fair offers students a chance to meet several potential employers at one place and time.
Mix and Match Craft Bash
3:45 – 5:00 p.m., Shults Center, Forum
Unleash your imagination to craft unique and personalized creations!
Dinner with Friends
4:45 – 6 p.m., Dining Commons
Enjoy dinner on your own, with your roommate, or with new friends.
*Maximize Your Buzz
6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Through comedy, multimedia, and practical advice, students learn to make values-based choices about alcohol. Students will leave this session equipped with safe practices to make healthier choices and reduce high-risk drinking.
Movie Night on the Lawn
8:00 – 10:00 p.m., Clock Tower Quad
Bring a blanket and join us for snacks and a movie!
Grab and Go Breakfast
8:45 – 9:30 a.m., Dining Commons
Grab a light breakfast before checking in with your Peer Leaders.
Morning Mindfulness Stations
9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Lawn behind Golisano Academic Center
Morning mindfulness is a great way to start your day with other members of the College community.
St. Luke Tabernacle Church Service
10:00 - 11:30a.m., Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center
You are invited by Nazareth's Pastor in Residence, Rev. Linda Hickmon Evans, to attend the Sunday morning on-campus worship service with the St. Luke Tabernacle community, followed by brunch. All Are Welcome..
*Check in with your Peer Leader
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., TBD
Take this time to check-in with your orientation leader.
Off-Campus Excursions
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Arts Center, Glazer Hall
Meet outside Glazer Hall next to the Arts Center parking lot to take a shuttle to Brighton Farmers Market and Wegmans to get any last minute needs before the start of the semester.
Brunch with Naz Christian Fellowship
11:00 a.m. - 12:30p.m., Golisano Academic Center Room 151
Meet members and student leaders from Naz Christian Fellowship. Learn more about transportation to church services on Sunday mornings and weekly on-campus gatherings and Bible Study.
Lunch with Friends
11:45 a.m.– 1:00 p.m., Dining Commons
Enjoy lunch on your own, with your roommate, or with new friends.
Office Hours
If you have questions or concerns about your academic schedule, financial matters, or housing arrangements, these key offices are open and ready to assist you with your needs:
Off-Campus Excursions
1:30 – 4:00 p.m., Arts Center, Glazer Hall
Meet outside Glazer Hall next to the Arts Center parking lot to take a shuttle to Target and The International Plaza to get any last minute needs before the start of the semester.
Dinner with Friends
4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Dining Commons
Enjoy dinner on your own, with your roommate, or with new friends.
Sundae Scaries
6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Library, Millie's
Build your own sundae then engage with Health & Counseling to find a great headspace to start your first day of classes! Fight the “Sunday Scaries” with information on sleep hygiene and stress management, then enjoy a guided relaxation exercise to wind down from the excitement of Orientation.
Catholic Mass and Welcome Coffee Hour
7 – 8 p.m., Linehan Chapel
Join us for the first Catholic Mass of the semester, followed by coffee and cupcakes. Learn about the various activities and offerings of the Nazareth Catholic Community. Choir rehearsal is at 6:00PM, and new members are welcome.
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