Fall 2026 Orientation

Fall Orientation at Nazareth University is more than a checklist—it’s your warm welcome, your launchpad, and your first real taste of life as a Golden Flyer. From the moment you arrive on campus, you’ll be invited into the Flyer community, supported in your transition, and set up with the confidence and tools you need to begin your academic journey with purpose.

Over several days—starting with move-In and culminating just before the first day of classes—orientation blends meaningful connections, practical preparation, and a bit of fun. You’ll meet fellow new students, peer leaders, faculty, and staff; explore campus resources and support systems; dive into academic expectations; and discover the traditions and values that make Nazareth your new home.

Overview

  • Online Onboarding Course: This is an asynchronous course, meaning it can be completed on your own time, at your own pace! Available beginning July 14, 2026, the course must be completed before on-campus orientation. If you do not have access to this course, please email Joey Hitchcock at jhitchc5@naz.edu.
  • New Student Move-in: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Families and supporters are invited to remain on campus until 6:00 p.m.)
  • On-Campus Orientation: Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30, 2026. A full schedule of the Orientation Program will be available closer to the Orientation dates. All first-year and transfer students should plan to attend these sessions. The schedule is subject to change.

For all Orientation Schedule related questions, please reach out to Joey Hitchcock at jhitchc5@naz.edu. 

On-Campus Orientation

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 quiet and sensory-friendly rooms across campus.