New Student Orientation

For Students

Hawk Welcome & Advising Days

Students will come to campus to meet with an academic advisor and register for Fall 2025 classes. Students attend workshops aimed at preparing them for both their academic and social transition to Monmouth. You will be given a selection of dates to choose from based upon your major. Registration for this program opens in mid-May via your applicant portal. Select dates will be available to you based on your major. You can register your family to attend Family Orientation at the same time.

2025 Program Dates

June 23, 24, 25 & 26

July 7, 8, 9 & 10

New Student Orientation (NSO)

During orientation, you will participate in a variety of interactive programs designed to allow you to meet fellow first year students and to assist with your transition to Monmouth. This mandatory program is extremely important for all students to attend – both residential and commuter students. You will receive additional information and a schedule for NSO in early August.

2025 Program Dates

Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1

Weeks of Welcome

Weeks of Welcome take place during the first five weeks of the fall semester and consist of programs and events to help build community, foster new relationships, and navigate campus. We can’t wait to welcome our incoming students and support you. Check out the many events happening during our Weeks of Welcome.

For Families

Family Weekend

Join us for Family Weekend on Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21, 2025!

Family Orientation

Families are invited to attend Family Orientation while students are attending their Hawk Welcome & Advising Day. This program will focus on the student experience both inside and outside the classroom. Many parts of this program will have recorded versions that be will be posted to monmouth.edu/orientation in case you are unavailable in person and would like to view the sessions at your convenience. Registration for Family Orientation is part of the student’s Hawk Welcome and Advising Days registration.

Questions?

If you have any questions about First Year Advising and/or SOAR, please contact First Year Advising at fyadvisor@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5868.

For questions about programming for first year students and families, including New Student Orientation, please contact Student Life at orientation@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5218.

For questions about transfer student orientation for students with over 18 credits, please contact Transfer Student Services at transferservices@monmouth.edu or 732-571-3588.