Dear Pirates,

As we near the end of the semester, we recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and progress that have shaped a successful term. We have accomplished so much together by building momentum through persistence and meaningful achievement. As we wrap up, we encourage you to finish strong and take pride in how far you’ve come.

Pirate Tip of the Week: Study in Sprints, Not Marathons

With finals approaching, try studying in short, focused bursts (25–45 minutes), then take a real break. You’ll stay sharper, retain more, and avoid burnout.

Consistency beats cramming—small, focused efforts each day will add up to big results. You’ve got this!

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. We strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect and dignity for one another, and we expect each community member to take their role in fostering this environment seriously, ensuring that dignity and respect for all are upheld. Learn more about our Student Code of Conduct.

CDT Breitner Baptiste

“Sometimes a leap of faith is worth more than playing it safe.”

The mission of the Pirate ROTC Battalion is to recruit, educate, train, and develop future leaders of character who are prepared to commission as officers in the United States Armed Forces. The battalion fosters a culture of discipline, integrity, and excellence through rigorous academic instruction, physical fitness, and leadership development. By instilling Army values and emphasizing service, citizenship, and professional competence, the battalion ensures its cadets are equipped to lead with confidence and uphold the highest standards of military service.

“The Seton Hall ROTC program allowed me to engage in challenging training, make lifelong friends, and was instrumental in my personal and professional development. I will be forever grateful for my experiences, and I feel well-prepared for my future career based on the training I received.”

Thank you to all first-year students who completed the Spring 2026 Check-In Survey—we appreciate your time and valuable feedback!

SAB Presents: Spring Fling Carnival
April 24, 5 p.m., Xavier Parking Lot
The Student Activities Board (SAB) is excited to present Spring Fling Carnival 2026, SHU’s annual carnival, featuring carnival rides, games, food trucks, and more!

Balance, Lead and Thrive Leadership Retreat:
April 25, 10 a.m. - 4p.m., University Center, Event Lounge
The retreat will feature leadership workshops, team-building activities and opportunities to reflect on how to lead with balance and purpose. Student leaders from across Seton Hall are invited to join us!

Blessing of the Brains!
April 26, 8 - 9 p.m., Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Nervous for exams? Don’t worry! Take a break from studying and join us for a special “Blessing of the Brains” as you prepare to close out another great semester.

Dare to Care Fair
April 27, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., University Green
Come out for Dare to Care's biannual fair! There will be information on student resources, food, awesome giveaways, and so much more on the Green! 

SOPD vs. the Seton Hall University Women’s Alumni 2nd Annual Autism Acceptance Basketball Game April 28, 7 p.m., Walsh Gymnasium. Free event.
Come out, cheer loudly, and stand with us to promote inclusion, understanding, and acceptance for individuals with autism.

Denim Day
April 29, 12 - 2 p.m., University Green
Stop by on the green and learn about what denim day is! Help support those around you and stand for a cause! Grab some food and grab some information.

30th Annual Petersheim Academic Exposition
April 20 — April 25
Check out  the growing schedule of events, and make time to join (as your schedule allows) this University-wide celebration.

Reminder: Students attending classes at the Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus should use designated/authorized parking only. Nearby private businesses may begin enforcing parking restrictions, including ticketing or towing.

Beginning April 1, all cash deposits for Pirate Gold will be handled at Bursar’s Office in Bayley Hall (1st Floor).

Reminder: Parking Services accepts Pirate Gold only for in-person payments, cash is not accepted. Be sure to stop by Bayley Hall to add funds to your Pirate Gold account!

Continue to reach out to academic support resources, such as the Academic Resource Center, Writing Center, Math Learning Lab, and University Libraries. Tutor.com is a live, on-demand online tutoring platform available 24/7, 365 days a year, by clicking the Tutor.com link on Canvas.

College life can be a lot to juggle. Whether you’re feeling the pressure of classes, struggling with relationships, or just feeling a bit “off,” you don’t have to figure it out alone.

The Well is your one-stop resource, designed for Seton Hall students, to provide quick and easy to access tools to help you stay balanced and resilient.

Inside The Well, you’ll find guidance on Achieving Academic Success, Managing Stress and Anxiety, Building Self-Esteem, Overcoming Loneliness, and more!

Want more resources? Check these out –

Friday, April 24

Saturday, April 25

Sunday, April 26

More activities, student club and organization meetings can be found on Engage and the Seton Hall University Calendar.

Check out events in South Orange Downtown and Maplewood, Nutley and Clifton, and Newark.  

The 2026 Annual NJ Abilities Expo will be held on May 1-3 at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ. All are welcome to attend the 3-day event full of performances, accessibility workshops, local vendors, adaptive rock climbing, and more. Admission is FREE and students can register here.