Welcome back and a special welcome to those joining us for the first time! We’re so excited to see the energy, excitement, and fresh possibilities that come with a new semester. Weeks of Welcome (WOW) is your chance to dive in, meet new friends, explore campus, and start building memories that will shape your college journey.
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Classes begin on Monday, August 31, so get ready to learn, grow, and make this your best semester yet. Remember that Student Services is here to cheer you on and support you every step of the way.
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Need help adding/dropping classes? Please connect with your Student Success or Academic Advisor if you have any questions about registration. The last day to add/drop a course is Tuesday, September 8.
- Check out where to get SHU discounts in Downtown South Orange here!
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Check out the Student Life page to learn more about how to get involved at SHU!
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Pirate Tip of the Week: Get Ready to Set Sail!
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Classes start on August 31! Use this quick checklist to make sure you’re ready and prepared:
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- Check your class schedule and locations
- Review your syllabi and important deadlines
- Get your textbooks and course materials
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Locate your classrooms before the first day
- Check Canvas for updates from your professors
- Plan your commute, parking, or transportation
- Set your alarms and get back into your routine
- Take a deep breath. You’ve got this, Pirate! 🏴☠️
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Here’s to a great start to the semester!
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🐾 #PiratePets
Your pet is an extension of you! If you have a pet in Pirate apparel, submit your photo here. Your pet could be featured on our #PiratePet wall of the University Center.
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🎶 #PiratePlaylist
Please help us populate our #PiratePlaylist with your favorite fun, upbeat, and positive songs. You might hear your song played in Pirates Plaza (outside of the University Center). Please send your [clean] song requests to our Student Services Suggestion Box. This week, we added "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars!
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Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services
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| Pet of the Week:
Morgan 🐶
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At Seton Hall, we are committed to being a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment that fosters academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Your health, safety, and success are paramount in all we do.
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Living off campus in South Orange this year? Check out our NEW Off-Campus Living Guide, highlighting ways to be a good neighbor and local resources.
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Mariana Katoka
Survey Squad Team Member, Class of 2029
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| “When the world does not give you opportunities, create your own opportunities.”
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Last year we started a new student leadership initiative that hired and trained 5 students to serve as assessment ambassadors. Survey Squad members supported efforts to increase course evaluation response rates, analyzed and reported findings from divisional and institutional surveys, helping to elevate student voice across the University. The inaugural Survey Squad successfully supported assessment initiatives across campus, contributing to a 4-percentage-point increase in Course Evaluation response rates (48 percent to 52 percent).
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“I enjoy how welcoming everyone at Seton Hall is. The community at this university is tight-knit and encourages diversity in ways I never expected. There are an array of clubs and events constantly going on at the school; there is always something to keep me occupied.” – SHU Student
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Spring 2026 Student Check-in Survey:
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- 90% of students say their Seton Hall experience is great or good.
- 83% of students feel they belong at Seton Hall.
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| Movie Under the Stars
Thursday, August 27, 8-10 p.m., University Green
Join the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and the Student Activities Board (SAB) for a moon-lit movie night outside on the Green. Bring your blanket! Movie to be announced soon!
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| New Student Move-in Day
Wednesday, August 26 & Thursday, August 27
First-year and transfer students will move into their Home at the Hall. Visit the Move-In Day webpage for more information! Please sign up for a Move-In Day timeslot using the link sent to your SHU email by Admissions.
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Student Engagement Calendar & University Events Calendar
Stay up to date on upcoming events and programs happening on campus. -
New Student Welcome Weekend
- In addition to educational sessions, enjoy a variety of evening social events designed to help you connect and build community.
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Weeks of Welcome
- A campus-wide celebration featuring events to welcome both new and returning students.
- NEW SEMESTER. NEW SUPPORT
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College can be exciting, stressful, overwhelming, or even all three at once. Remember that CAPS offers free access to Uwill, an online mental health platform where you can connect with a counselor on your schedule. All services are confidential and free to Seton Hall students.
- Seton Hall Mobile App
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Learn more about graduate programs and opportunities here!
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