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First-Year Student Orientation

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During orientation, you will have a great opportunity to establish relationships with your academic deans, advisors, faculty, and many University departments.

Register for Orientation New Student Guide Checklist

Before you arrive on campus, you will complete Online Orientation Modules that will help familiarize you with campus resources and introduce you to student life. Next, you will join us on-campus for your Orientation Session Day, where you will learn how to find your way around campus, receive your StormCard (University ID), and have a chance to meet fellow incoming students and current student leaders who will welcome you as a new member of our community. This is also an opportunity to establish relationships with your academic advisors, deans, professors, and a wide range of University departments. 

Registration for your Orientation Session Day will be available for students who have accepted their admission and will be announced via email. Please note that in order to register for Orientation, you must pay your deposit. View the New Student Guide Checklist for the deposit deadline and other important information.

We look forward to meeting you and all of the newest members of the St. John's family, and sharing what’s to come during your first semester as a Johnnie.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 718-990-5353.

Spring Orientation

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026 

How to Register

  1. Log into student portal.
  2. Click Events in the top right corner.
  3. Choose First Year orientation session day from the calendar on the left.

First-Year Orientation Frequently Asked Questions

Throughout the Orientation Session Day, students engage with interactive sessions about important campus departments and resources and connect with current and other incoming students. A schedule of the session will be posted here closer to the start of the summer.

What you should bring:

  • Comfortable shoes and a light jacket
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Snacks

What you should not bring:

  • Expensive items/valuable electronics
  • Electric bikes/scooters
  • Alcohol/drugs
  • Weapons 

Students should indicate dietary restrictions when they register for Orientation. If you have other specific needs or accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] before your session day.

Students are required to stay through the entire Orientation session. Students registered for Overnight Orientation are required to attend both days, including staying in the on-campus housing overnight. If you have scheduling concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Orientation Session Days are designed for incoming students only, so guests are not allowed to attend. Parents, families and other guests are welcome to attend Parent and Family Orientation, which takes place on the same dates as the student Orientation Session Days. Guests are not permitted in the on-campus dorms during Overnight Orientation.

Yes, free on-campus parking is provided for all students and guests attending Orientation.