Resident Assistants (RAs) will cover the rules, expectations, and policies that go along with living in campus housing. This is also a chance to meet peers in your building and […]

Meet faculty and administration from your academic programs. This is a required event for all first-year and transfer students. Conservatory Students 9:30 – 11 a.m. Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre 11 a.m. – Noon Students break into smaller groups School of Nursing Students:  8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Henkel Hall, Room 105  School of Busines Students: 9 a.m. […]

Connect with Shenandoah’s programs and services that will support your academic journey. Check-in with your First-Year Seminar (FYS) mentor and meet classmates while enjoying sweet treats. Bring energy for this interactive and fun afternoon. This is a required event for all first-year and transfer students. Have questions? Your FYS mentor will reach out in advance […]

New year, new surroundings. Are you ready? The Prepared Hornet is a mandatory safety presentation designed to give you the tools, tech, and tips to navigate campus confidently. Presented by the Department of Campus Safety, it covers everything from reporting incidents to receiving emergency alerts. Attendance at one of the sessions offered is required for […]

Spend some tropical time with your fellow new students! Enjoy grilled burgers, hot dogs, and tropical drinks. Play lawn games like corn hole, Spikeball, limbo, Frisbee, and volleyball. Most of […]

Visit the transfer student social for a fun and relaxed event designed to help you connect with fellow transfer students, make new friends, and get to know your new home. […]

Turn up the music and grab your friends –  the Giant Glow Foam Party is here! We’re bringing the bass, the lights, and giant mountains of glowing foam for one […]

Student Employment 101 – If you’re a work-study student, you’re required to attend one of these orientation sessions to learn more about the student employment program. This orientation will give you a solid footing as you begin employment at Shenandoah University and help you become the best employee you can be. Topics include the Work4SU […]

Student Employment 101 – If you’re a work-study student, you’re required to attend one of these orientation sessions to learn more about the student employment program. This orientation will give you a solid footing as you begin employment at Shenandoah University and help you become the best employee you can be. Topics include the Work4SU […]

Looking to meet new people but tired of awkward small talk? Join Shen First Gen for speed friending, a fast-paced, low-pressure way to connect with fellow students and maybe even find your new best friend. It’s like speed dating—but for friendship! You’ll have just a few minutes to chat with each person before moving to […]

Work together to solve puzzles before time runs out! In this game, you’ll need to communicate, think critically, problem-solve, lead, resolve conflicts, and manage your time (just what you’ll need […]

Use your hands, a spoon, and even an adult tricycle to ferry your precious egg from “the party” to its warm bed back “home” – all while wearing drunk goggles […]