SAB Presents: SHU Lagoon, Haunted House, & Goat Yoga

Dear Pirates,

Happy Week 8, and there’s still plenty to take advantage of! From important financial aid deadlines and upcoming campus events to resources that support your academic success and well-being, this week’s newsletter has information to help you stay on track and make the most of your Seton Hall experience. Take a few minutes to explore what’s happening and discover opportunities you won’t want to miss!

🥨Auntie Anne’s Now Open!
You shared; we listened! Students who participated in the April 2025 SGA survey voted Auntie Anne’s to be the new franchise on campus, and it is now officially open in the University Center! Thank you to GDS, Facilities, SGA, and Student Services for this collaboration.

🚐 SHU Shuttle Weekend Service to West Orange!
Public Safety and Parking Services are excited to roll out updated weekend shuttle routes to Essex Green Town Center and West Orange Plaza, giving the Seton Hall community even more places to shop, eat, catch a movie, grab groceries, or simply get off campus for a few hours.

💰 The 2027–28 FAFSA Is Now Open!
September 23, 2026 – January 15, 2027 | Online
Attention Pirates! The 2027–28 FAFSA® is officially open! Filing early can help you stay on top of your financial plan and ensure your financial aid application is processed in a timely manner. Don’t wait—complete your FAFSA and take the next step toward planning for the upcoming academic year! Learn more here.

Pirate Tip of the Week: Find Your People on Campus 👥

👋 Meet someone new: Start a conversation with a classmate, roommate, or someone at an event.
🏫 Try something different: Check out a club, organization, campus event, or activity you haven’t experienced yet.
💬 Stay connected: Reach out to friends or classmates you haven’t seen lately.
🤝 Find your support system: Your professors, advisors, and campus community are here to help you feel connected.
💙 Pirate reminder: You don’t have to navigate college alone; find your people and make campus feel like home.

🐾 #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.

🎶 #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 "Sidelines" by Phoebe Bridgers!

Remember that we are stronger together. Please take care of yourself and each other. 

If you have ideas, suggestions, or comments, please email studentservices@shu.edu or share them in our Student Services Suggestion Box. 

Go Pirates!

Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services

Pet of the Week:
Blueberry 🐈

Our Pirate Community

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.

Please take time to review our campus resources and ask for help if needed:

#HALLSTUDENTS

2 weeks until IMPACT! Have you registered yet???

In honor of the close of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we're sharing the story of Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute Scholar Lucas Brasil '26. As a high school senior, Lucas expected community college to be his next step. Instead, he became the first in his family to attend college and graduated from Seton Hall ready to launch a career in finance.

Another beautiful Fall day at Seton Hall. 🍂

Jasmine Drew
Assistant Director, Leadership Development, Office of Student Engagement

Tip of the week

Put Yourself Out There! College is the perfect time to rediscover yourself, meet new people, and expand your horizons. It can be scary to step outside of your comfort zone, but remember, you’re not alone! Everyone is navigating new experiences in their own way. Try something new, introduce yourself to someone, join a club, or attend an event. You never know where putting yourself out there might lead!
Make Time for the Things You Love: College can come with stress, chaos, and a lot of responsibilities. In the midst of it all, don’t forget to make time for the things that bring you joy. Whether it’s a favorite hobby, spending time with friends, listening to music, working out, or simply taking some time for yourself, prioritize the things that help you feel grounded, recharged, and connected to who you are.
Give Yourself Grace: You’re not expected to have everything figured out! This is your time to learn, grow, and make mistakes along the way. Celebrate your progress, learn from your challenges, and remember to give yourself the same patience and kindness that you would give to someone else.

Did you know?

There are 135 active Registered Student Organizations, up from 121 last year. This number will fluctuate but speaks to the opportunity OSE provides for students to create inclusive spaces for all students.

Quote of the Week

“SGA has truly been a transformative experience. It’s helped me find my voice, strengthen my leadership skills, and connect more deeply with the campus community. I’ve learned how to advocate, how to collaborate, and how to lead with both purpose and empathy. What started as an unexpected opportunity has become one of the most meaningful and empowering parts of my college journey — and I’m incredibly grateful for it.”

– SHU Student

Your Voice Matters

Your Voice. Your Experience. Your Seton Hall.

Next week, you’ll receive the Student Satisfaction Survey from Hanover Research, and the survey closes on November 24. This is your chance to tell us what’s working, what could be better, and what you’d like to see change at Seton Hall.

Your feedback helps shape the student experience—from campus life and support services to the resources and opportunities available to you.
When the survey arrives, take a few minutes to share your experience. Incentives will be available for students who participate.

Student Life Information

📅 Student Engagement Calendar & University Events Calendar
Stay up to date on upcoming events and programs happening on campus.

📲 Seton Hall Mobile App

Download the Seton Hall Mobile App today! Seton Hall Mobile connects you to the people, programs, and resources that shape campus life. Discover campus events, join clubs and organizations, explore services and navigate your way around campus.
Seton Hall Mobile App - App Store
Seton Hall Mobile - Apps on Google Play

Featured Events

SAB Presents: Welcome to the SHU Lagoon
Friday, October 16, 12 – 2 p.m.
Seton Hall meets Bikini Bottom! Join SAB for a Spongebob themed Pop-Up Shop. Event Coordinator Alice is busy planning, stay tuned for more details!

SAB Presents: Totally Goat-ally - A Goat Yoga Experience: Saturday, October 17, 12 – 12:30 pm/12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
Treat yourself to a little weekend baaa-lance with an unforgettable Goat Yoga experience! Stretch, relax, laugh, and enjoy some quality time with adorable goats during this unique weekend programming event.

Class of 2027: Balfour Class Ring Sale
Tuesday, October 20-Thursday, October 22
Commemorate your time at SHU with a Class Ring! Representatives from Balfour Rings will be on campus to help answer questions about rings, display the collection, and help you purchase a ring!