With finals behind you and the semester officially wrapped up, we hope you can take a deep breath and enjoy a well-deserved break. This is the perfect time to rest, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most. We hope this holiday season brings you moments of peace, renewal, and celebration.
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Wishing you a joyful, restful, and safe winter break. Happy holidays and see you in the new year! We will resume our newsletter on January 9, 2026.
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Pirate Tip of the Week: ❄️ Make the Most of Winter Break ❄️
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Use this break to recharge and reset. Here are a few ways to make the most of
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Rest up and give yourself time to fully recover from a busy semester.
- Reconnect with people and activities that energize you.
- Reflect on what went well this fall and what you'd like to adjust.
- Set small goals or intentions for the spring semester.
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Get organized, whether that's planning your schedule or updating your resume.
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A little intentionality now can set you up for a strong start next year!
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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 #Pirate Playlist 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 "Feliz Navidad" by José Feliciano!
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Remember that we are stronger together. Please take care of yourself and each other.
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Monica Burnette, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services
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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. 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.
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Introducing Campus Belonging & Community |
Over the past several years, Seton Hall University has undertaken meaningful work to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion across our campuses. That work—grounded in listening, assessment, and action—has shaped how we support students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
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As we enter the new year, the University is evolving the language used to describe this work under a refreshed framework: Campus Belonging & Community.
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This evolution reflects a more holistic, mission-aligned approach; one rooted in human dignity, shared responsibility, and the formation of a campus culture where every member of our community can fully participate and thrive. Campus Belonging & Community builds on our existing efforts while more clearly reflecting Seton Hall’s Catholic identity and the priorities of our Strategic Plan.
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Nothing about our services, programs, or commitments is changing. All student supports, resources, reporting pathways, and community-based initiatives remain fully in place. What is evolving is how we describe this work—so that our language more accurately reflects who we are and strengthens our ability to serve our community with clarity and purpose.
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As we look ahead, we do so with confidence and shared momentum, continuing this work through the goals of our Strategic Plan and the For All, Forever comprehensive campaign—growing together as a community grounded in mission, belonging, and care for one another.
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Dr. Nicole LaCapria Assistant Director of Assessment & Special Projects
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Your hard moments are building something bigger. College will challenge you, but those tough moments aren't roadblocks; they're turning points. Every time you push through confusion, ask for help, or try again, you're shaping a stronger, more confident version of yourself. Growth rarely feels easy in the moment, but it's leading you somewhere meaningful. Trust the process, keep learning forward, and recognize the strength you're building along the way.
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"I think this series was very helpful as a supervisor and professional. As a new employee to the university, it was nice to be a part of the series right away, and it was a great way to get to know fellow colleagues." - Seton Hall Employee
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Student Services is launching an initiative called Survey Squad!
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Join the Survey Squad 📊 Amplify the Student Voice 📣
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Want to help shape the Seton Hall experience? We're launching the Survey Squad, a new paid student employment team dedicated to boosting student voice, strengthening campus feedback, and driving real change.
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As part of the Squad, you'll:
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Be a survey ambassador and help create clear, relevant, student-centered surveys.
- Work with campus departments to make sure student feedback is heard loud and clear.
- Why join? Because students know students best. And your voice (and influence!) can help shape everything from programs and services to the overall campus experience.
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If you want to make an impact, amplify student voices, and help create a culture where feedback fuels real improvements, the Survey Squad wants you.
- Be part of something new. Be the reason student feedback sparks change.
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Attention all Seton Hall Students: the FAFSA for the 2026-27 academic year is now open — don't wait! Check out more information here!
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👷♀️First Floor of Corrigan Hall to Undergo Renovation |
Once complete, the space will feature a semiconductor plasma processing lab and an optics/laser lab to support teaching and research in STEM fields, along with a student collaboration space with individualized workspaces. Construction-related activities will begin in January 2026 and continue throughout the spring and summer. Classrooms and offices in other areas in Corrigan will not be affected during the renovation. Read more.
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Note that Select Information Technology (IT) services will be relocated at the start of the spring semester. In January, students will be able to visit the Innovation Hub's Solutions Studio on the first floor of Walsh Library for in-person help with laptop assistance (hardware and software), issues with logging into the SHU network (Wi-Fi or account access), and general questions regarding University technology.
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Seton Hall Advising Model |
🔍 Curious How Advising Works at SHU?
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Check out our quick video series to learn more about the SHU Advising Model—what it is, how it supports your success, and how you play an important role as part of your Student Success Team. Watch anytime and learn how to make the most of your advising experience!
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Campus and Community Partnerships |
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