Who needs to come to Summer Orientation?

Everyone! Summer Orientation is for families and all students. Whether you are a true freshman, non-traditional, or transfer student, Summer Orientation is full of information that you need to help you on the road to success. The session will provide you with campus 411, your ID will be issued and you will get to meet the dean of your department to get your schedule of classes in the fall.

Can I bring my boyfriend/girlfriend/best friend/dog with me to Summer Orientation?

You are welcome to bring anyone that you want with you to Summer Orientation (pets are not permitted on campus.) However, the sessions for the students are a chance for you to make a connection here on campus so if you bring friends with you, they will need to attend the Family Schedule of events on the Summer Orientation schedule and catch up with you at the end of the day.

Do I have to stay all day?

Yes! The program is designed as a day long program that will give the information that you need. All of the information is important so we feel that all students should come for the full session.

How will I know if I need to take the Math Placement Test?

If you are a Nursing student, it is mandatory for you to take the Math Placement Test. For all other students, Admissions will inform you if it is necessary for you to take the test via e-mail. The test is offered at 8AM before Summer Orientation day begins. When you check in for the day, just tell the person at check-in that you need to take the Math Placement Test and they will give you assistance getting there. The test is designed to help you succeed in Math so there is no preparation needed; just get a good night's sleep!

All of my classes are in Leesburg & HPB so do I really need to come to Summer Orientation?

Summer Orientation is for ALL of our students. If you have all your classes off campus, chances are that at some point you will need to be here for something else and wouldn't it be great to know your way around. Also all of the information that is gone over that day applies to ALL campus locations for Shenandoah University. You will receive information about services that might come in handy.

When do I get my Student ID card?

After you check-in at Summer Orientation, there will be someone from Auxiliary Services waiting to take your picture for you Hornet ID card. At the Information Fair held at the end of the day, Auxiliary Services will be back to pass out the new cards; hot off the presses!

What will my e-mail address be and how will I know what my password is?

E-mail accounts are generated by Institutional Computing (IC) after you have been registered for classes. Your e-mail account is the first letter of your first name followed by the first 7 letters of your last name. If your first initial and last name is the same as that of someone else, IC will assign a number after the 7 letters. If you feel that you may run into this situation, please call IC at 540-665-5555 and they can tell you what your e-mail address is AFTER you are registered for classes. Your password will be your student ID number; 7 digits long. If your ID number is not 7 digits, please put enough '0' in front of your number to equal 7 (IE. Student ID number: 12345, for password you would type in 0012345).

I have already been to college, I am a transfer student. Do I really have to come the Orientation?

Yes! Our Orientation Leaders will have a special group just for transfers. These Orientation Leaders know that transfer students have different needs than those students who are just coming out of high school and leaving home for the first time. We will have break out groups aimed at meeting your needs and questions that you may have.

Will I get to speak with my advisor?

Advisors from your specific school or disciple will be available to meet with students during the Orientation day.

What about lunch?

For the student, lunch is provided. Students will eat with their Orientation groups in a relaxed setting and get a chance to make connections with other SU students. Family members will have a chance to purchase lunch tickets at check-in time in the morning to eat in the Allen Dining Hall.

Is there anything that I need to know?

Yes! Wear comfortable clothing, be ready to make friends and get ready to experience all that Shenandoah University has to offer.