New Student Orientation

Orientation is a time where our University family comes together to welcome you to our community. Your participation is important in helping you embark on a successful experience at St. John’s.

With New Student Orientation, you will experience first-hand all that St. John’s has to offer and learn how to make the most of your time as a Johnny!

Get excited. Get connected. Get ready!

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Freshman Orientation

View an Orientation schedule and sign up for the Family Orientation.

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Transfer Orientation

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Family Orientation

We hold a special orientation program designed just for parents and families.

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Family Weekend

This weekend is all about welcoming you to the St. John's family!

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International Orientation

International students have a special orientation program just for you.

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Graduate Orientation

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Orientation Leaders and Coordinators

During New Student Orientation, your Orientation Leader will be your personal guide to St. John’s University. Take advantage by learning from their experiences.

The Orientation Leaders have been preparing for your arrival for months, and they are excited to meet you. Your Orientation Leaders are members of various clubs, programming boards, honor/academic societies, Fraternities, Sororities, Student Government Inc., and many other student organizations

Abdullah Al-Bayati Major: Computer Science Hometown: Baghdad Fun Fact: I can solve a Rubik's Cube in under a minute! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Taffner Field House.
Alexa Garcia Major: Psychology Hometown: Maspeth, Queens Fun Fact: I hate chocolate. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Starbucks in DAC!
Alexandra Zallo Major: Legal Studies Hometown: Bronx, New York Fun Fact: I danced for a Knicks game at MSG My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Marillac Terrace.
Alecia Black Major: Biomedical Sciences Hometown: Jamaica Fun Fact: I went to an all-girls boarding school for 4 years. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the first floor of DAC!
Ariana Rolon Major: Marketing Hometown: New Rochelle Fun Fact: I fractured my right arm playing soccer in 4th grade. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC.
Batu Gokce Major: English Hometown: Sunnyside, Queens Fun Fact: I can do one cartwheel! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the Monty’s Basketball Court.
Brendan Volkommer Major: Government & Politics Hometown: Plainview, New York (Long Island) Fun Fact: I like the Mets way more than the Yankees! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC First Floor.
Carly Landry Major: Health and Human Services Hometown: Norton, Massachusetts Fun Fact: I never had any interest in going to college in NY until I toured St. John’s! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC Coffeehouse, only when it’s not busy.
Cecilia Whelton Major: Journalism Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL Fun Fact: My childhood dream was to be a circus clown. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the Great Lawn.
Cloe Abadie Calderón Major: Advertising Hometown: Alcalá de Henares Fun Fact: My eyes change color with the seasons! My favorite spot to hangout on campus are the little benches/garden by St. John’s shall and the Welcome Center.
Deven Paul Major: Biology Hometown: Sunnyside, Queens Fun Fact: I can continuously crack my right wrist. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Marillac Cafeteria.
Elan Shimunov Major: Biology Hometown: Forest hills Fun Fact: I speak more than 2 languages. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC.
Emily Haffiz Major: Biology Hometown: Jamaica, Queens Fun Fact: I’ve played the clarinet and piano for 6 years. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the Great Lawn and DAC at the Starbucks.
Emily Hernandez Major: Finance Hometown: Jackson Heights, New York Fun Fact: I played the violin for 10 years! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Tobin 3rd floor.
Enjelique Adams Major: Pharmacy Hometown: New Rochelle, NY Fun Fact: I baton twirled in elementary school for two years! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC Starbucks and the Great Lawn.
Eric Weggeland Major: Accounting Hometown: Holbrook, NY Fun Fact: I saw my first SJU basketball game when I was 8! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Walkway behind DAC.
Faizah Sheikh Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Jamaica, NY Fun Fact: I like to make spreadsheets for every month on what tasks I need to complete! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is at Tobin! A quite spot to relax, hang out with friends, and study.
Gabriella Onesto Major: Government and Politics Hometown: Merrick, Long Island Fun Fact: I have a social justice minor, and I'm an Ozanam Scholar. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the Great Lawn!
Gauravi Tulsyan Major: Biomedical sciences Hometown: Queens Fun Fact: I speak 3 languages! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the D’Angelo center.
Hailey Brizuela Major: Homeland Security Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Fun Fact: I love to crochet, and Selena Gomez has a scarf I’ve made! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Tobin.
Ibrahim Rashid Major: Pharmacy Hometown: The Bronx Fun Fact: I used to be able to solve a Rubik’s cube in under a minute. Emphasis on “used to”! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the track field and bleachers behind DAC.
Isabella Marrero Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: North Bergen, NJ Fun Fact: I’m a dancer! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is by the Spirit Rock.
Jacqueline Stelluto Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Franklin Square, Long Island, NY Fun Fact: Paris is my favorite city! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is The great lawn or DAC Starbucks.
Jada McClary Major: Childhood Education Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Fun Fact: I’ve written and produced music! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Sullivan Hall 5th floor & 3rd Floor Tobin.
Joel Stephen Major: Business Management Hometown: Tunapuna, Trinidad Fun Fact: I like to make my tea then drink it cold! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Tobin College.
John Ortiz Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Jersey City Fun Fact: My favorite show is One Piece :) My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC Starbucks, Great Lawn.
Jonathan Wright Major: Legal Studies Hometown: West Hempstead Fun Fact: I used to practice judo when I was younger. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the Library.
Jonathan Wilds Major: Communication Arts - Media Management Track Hometown: Hempstead Fun Fact: I met Sleepy Hollow in St. John’s Hall! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the Haraya Office!
Joyce Andria Major: Government and Politics Hometown: Brooklyn Fun Fact: I’ve played the violin for thirteen years! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Tobin college of business.
Karolina Bednarowski Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Maspeth, NY Fun Fact: I lived in Poland for 4 years! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC.
Krystal Aguinaga Major: Biology Hometown: Wantagh, NY Fun Fact: I like to eat at the top of the parking garage in my car and enjoy the city view! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Tobin.
Leliah Navarrete Major: Childhood education Hometown: Big Bear Lake, California Fun Fact: I have a pet hedgehog! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Marillac auditorium.
MarcAnthony Ramos Major: Environmental Science Hometown: Howard Beach, NY Fun Fact I did karate for a few years and was just a few months shy from black belt! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is St. Augustine.
Mark Kamel Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Glendale (Queens) Fun Fact: I play guitar ! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC.
Matthew De Prado Major: Advertising Communications Creative Track Hometown: Elmont, NY Fun Fact: I’m Left-Handed! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC.
Natalie Almonte Major: Biology Hometown: East Elmhurst, Queens Fun Fact: I’m ridiculously obsessed with twilight (Team Edward Ofc)! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Bent hall (Tobin Business School).
Nicolas Edon Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Elmont, New York (Long Island) Fun Fact: I drive stick shift. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Taffner Field House!
Nicoletta Tommaselli Major: International Business Hometown: Houston TX Fun Fact: I work at blaze pizza. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Einstein Bagels.
Nikita Persaud Major: Marketing Major Hometown: Briarwood, Queens, NY Fun Fact: I have a twin sister who also goes to SJU! My favorite spot to hangout on campus The Little Theater.
Rashawn Flinch Major: Business Analytics Hometown: Portmore, Jamaica Fun Fact: My favourite show is Drag Race and my favourite comic to read is Thor: God of Thunder Vol 1 My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Downstairs DAC (like the little lounge sitting area).
Reina Oates Major: Biochemistry Hometown: Mount Vernon Fun Fact: I'm double jointed! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is The great lawn.
Rhea Singh Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Floral Park Fun Fact: I love getting my nails done! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Tobin!
Sara Gowen Major: International Management Hometown: Massapequa Park Fun Fact: I have never had French fries! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Tobin!
Sashreek Yadav Major: Accounting Hometown: Houston, Texas Fun Fact: I like to make beats in my free time. My favorite spot to hangout on campus is 3rd floor of Tobin!
Sophia DeMato Major: Illustration Hometown Merrick, NY Fun Fact: I like K-pop! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is Starbucks!
Tahira Hasan Major: Biology Hometown: Jackson Heights, NY Fun Fact: I’m an Aquarius and I share a birthday with Harry Styles! <3 My favorite spot to hangout on campus is watching the sunset from the roof of the parking garage!
Tashna-Loy Drummond Major: Biology Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica Fun Fact: I used to do competitive gymnastics until an injury and now I do it occasionally/just for fun! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is ULC.
Tatiana Almonte Major: Computer Security Systems Hometown: Brooklyn NY Fun Fact: I’m hilarious! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC.

Alexandra Crespo Orientation Coordinator of Logistics & Technology Major: Journalism Minor in English Hometown: Thomaston, Connecticut Fun Fact: I have the same birthday as Fergie! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the New Student Affairs Office DAC 213!
Ann-Isabelle Eustache Orientation Coordinator of Registration & Communication Major: Biology Hometown: Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York Fun Fact: I am an EMT! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is DAC!
Ignacio Prieto Ruiz De Ojeda Orientation Coordinator of Staff Training & Development Major: Business Analytics Hometown: Madrid, Spain Fun Fact: I have never lost a game of dance dance revolution. My favorite spot to hang out on campus is Tobin!
Nusrat Tabassum Orientation Coordinator of Parent Programming and Family Weekend Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Elmhurst, Queens, NY Fun Fact: I collect Snapple bottle caps! My favorite spot to hangout on campus is the water fountain!

Alexandra Baratta Orientation Leader Coordinator Major: Accounting School: Tobin School of Business Year: Senior
Pierson Wang Orientation Leader Coordinator Major: Homeland Security School: College of Professional Studies Year: Senior
William Tarfuri Major: Risk Management and Insurance School: Tobin School of Business Year: Senior
Michael Pacheco Major: Adolescent Education/Concentration in Social Studies School: School of Education Year: Senior
Elizabeth Grillo Major: Childhood Education/Concentration in Psychology School: School of Education Year: Senior
Ariana LoBianco Major: Sports Management/Double Minor in Music and Accounting School: College of Professional Studies Year: Senior
Gianna Marino Major: Fashion Studies School: College of Professional Studies Year: Senior
Christopher Marinaro Major Criminal Justice School: College of Professional Studies Year: Senior
Justin Siracusa Major: Finance School: Tobin School of Business Year: Sophomore
Amanda Montanino Major: Adolescent Education/Concentration in Mathematics School: School of Education Year: Senior
Cassidy LaCera Major: Accounting School: Tobin School of Business Year : Sophomore

Frequently Asked Questions

We are here to answer your questions! If you have any questions that are still not answered, please feel free to contact the Orientation office at 718-990-5353.

What happens at orientation?

During Orientation students have the opportunity to become better acquainted with the academic environment, the support services and important locations on campus. You will also be able to learn about the St. John's experience from Orientation Leaders.

Where can I find a schedule of orientation?

A full schedule of events will be given to students at the start of the in person program on your Orientation Connection day.

Is orientation mandatory for students?

Yes. New Student Orientation is mandatory for all new incoming students. If there are unavoidable circumstances please contact the orientation office at [email protected] or 718-990-5353.

Do I have to pay a fee for orientation?

No, orientation is free for students and parents to attend.

How do I register for orientation?

Everyone will receive an email with instructions on how to register online for orientation. You can also click on the ‘Register for Orientation’ link on stjohns.edu/orientation. If you are having difficulty registering please contact our office at [email protected] or 718-990-5353.

Can I change my orientation date?

Yes, contact our office at [email protected] or 718-990-5353.

What time does orientation start/end?

Check-in for orientation will be either 9:00am or 9:30am depending on your group assignment.

What is an Orientation Leader (OL)?

An Orientation Leader is a St. John's student who embodies the values of St. John's University and is chosen to assist incoming students with their transition to college, Orientation Leaders are involved in a variety of activities at St. John's and are here to answer your questions from the student perspective.

When do I get my class schedule?

The University Freshman Center creates all schedules for first-semester freshmen, which once complete can be viewed in the University information system (UIS). International and transfer students register through advisors in their school/college.

Where can I park? Is parking free?
You can park in any general spot on campus for the duration of the orientation program for free. You can enter campus at gate 6, 4 or 1 for general parking.

Will I be able to tour the residence hall I will be living in during the school year?
A tour will be provided of available building(s) on your Orientation connection day. That availability may be limited on the date of your visit. But, a representative space will be available to be toured.

How do I see what the residence halls look like?
To learn more about residence life at St. John’s, including the layouts of the types of rooms available, please see the Residence Life Handbook. Also, look at our 360-Degree Residence Hall Tours for a preview of every room type available on campus.

Do I have to stay the whole day of orientation? Can I leave early?
Yes, students must stay for the entirety of the program. If there are unavoidable circumstances please contact the orientation office at [email protected] or 718-990-5353.

Can I leave campus during orientation?
No, for security reasons students are not allowed to leave campus for the duration of the program.

What do I need to do before orientation?
Review the new student check-list so you are fully prepared before you arrive on campus. This check-list is full of things you need to consider or complete before attending Orientation. Complete online orientation. Instructions will be sent to you via email within 7 days of your arrival for your registered session.

What should I wear to orientation?
During Orientation students spend time walking around campus. Therefore, students should wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. As most facilities are air conditioned, you may want to bring a sweater. We will be both indoors and outdoors.

Are kosher meals available?
Yes, Kosher meals are available at request. Please contact the orientation office at [email protected] or 718-990-5353 to request a Kosher meal.

I am fasting during orientation, will I be able to put a meal aside?
Yes, just let your orientation leaders know at the start of the day and arrangements will be made.

Are my parents required to go to orientation?
No, parents are not required but encouraged to attend Family Orientation.

Can I bring a guest to orientation?
No, we cannot accommodate guests. Orientation is a chance for students to become familiar with their new school environment and interact with other incoming students so guests are not allowed.

Do my parents/guardians participate in the same program?
The Family Orientation program runs concurrently with the student program. However, it is a completely different program that is dedicated to families, so you will not be with your parent during this time.

How long is the family program?
The parent program ends at 2:35 p.m. for parents of commuter students and 3:15 p.m. for parents of resident students.

Are there any hotels in the area or that offer a discounted rate?
Yes, these hotels have special rates for St. John’s University affiliates.

Can I bring my health forms to orientation?

Yes, you may bring your health forms to orientation as long as they are completed in their entirety and your X-number is written on each page.

We recommend that you submit your forms via the Online Patient Portal before your Orientation. For more information, please contact Student Health Services.

Do graduate students attend orientation?
Yes, there is a Orientation program for our incoming graduate students. However, all graduate students should speak with their academic college/school to confirm any separate sessions their department or program may require.

Contact information

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Orientation Office at 718-990-5353. You may also contact any University office directly for more information.

Office	Phone
Academic Service-Learning	718-990-6499
Admission Office	718-990-2000
Bookstore	718-990-6247
Campus Concierge	718-990–6631
Campus Engagement	718-990-5400
Campus Ministry	718-990-6255
Career Services	718-990-6375
Counseling Center	718-990-6384
Dean of Students	718-990-1506
Department of Student Wellness	718-990-7537
Dining Services	718-990-1535
Disabled Student Services	718-990-6384
Discover New York	718-990-7629
Financial Services	718-990-2000
Fitness Center	718-990-2357
Fraternities and Sororities	718-990-6707
General Information	718-990-6161
Health Services	718-990-6360
Institute for Writing Studies	718-990-2171
International Student Services	718-990-6083
Leadership Development	718-990-5400
Library	718-990-6201
Math Learning Center	718-990-2573
Military Science	718-990-2745
New Student Orientation	718-990-5353
Off-Campus Housing	718-990-7512
Office of Student Conduct	718-990-1422
Operations and Services	718-990-2104
Peer Mentoring	718-990-5400
Performing Arts	718-990-2972
Public Safety	718-990-6281
Recreational Sports	718-990-2342
Registrar	718-990-1350
Residence Life	718-990-2417
StormCard Office	718-990-6257
Student Development	718-990-6039
University Freshman Center	718-990-5858

Academic Service-Learning	718-390-4119
Admission Office	718-390-4500
Bookstore	718-390-4430
Bursar	718-390-4135
Campus Ministry	718-390-4475
Career Services	718-390-4438
Counseling Center	718-390-4451
Associate Dean of Student Affairs	718-390-4345
Dining Services	718-390-4376
Discover New York	718-390-4131
Financial Aid	718-390-4453
Fitness Center	718-390-4005
Health Services	718-390-4447
Student Success Center	718-390-4586
Library	718-390-4457
Multicultural Student Affairs	718-390-4470
New Student Orientation	718-390-4131
Office of Student Life	718-390-4131
Registrar	718-390-4425
Residence Life	718-390 4080
Services and Support for Students with Disabilities	718-390-4451
StormCard Office	718-390-4487