Students posing for photos during orientation at Commonwealth University campuses.

New Student Orientation

  1. Admissions
  2. New Student Orientation

Every journey needs a map. Chart your course to the top at orientation.

Commonwealth University (CU) is excited to welcome you to our campuses for an exciting and informative orientation program. Below you'll find details about our orientation programs, but first, let's look at why it's so important. We require that students attend orientation ... yes, it's required. 

Male orientation leader shakes pom-pom as he leads a tour around campus.

It's required because national research (as well as our own in-house research) shows participation in orientation is one of the best ways to support college success. Every decision we make as an institution is driven by what's best for you. 

Our Mission: Undergraduate Student Orientation is designed to provide you with the tools and insight that will allow you to be successful at CU. We strive for a smooth transition to your new academic and social experiences.

How you benefit from orientation

  • Gain a better understanding of academic expectations, policies, and procedures
  • Feel prepared to transition to college life
  • Make connections with new and current students
  • Connect with faculty and staff
  • Become familiar with campus resources available to students
  • Get familiarized with the people and places necessary for your success at CU
  • Gain a clearer understanding of your role as a college student
  • Strengthening our partnership with you and your supporters, which we believe strongly in

To further ease your transition, let's get familiar with some of these regularly used CU portals: 

  • Application Portal: This is where you originally applied using your personal email address. This is home to your acceptance letter, event registration, scholarship offers, where you submit your enrollment deposit, and so much more. You'll want to check this regularly up until you enroll in courses. Once your $200 enrollment deposit is submitted, your student account will be created giving you access to MyCU, student email, housing application, and all things CU.
  • MyCU: Also known as "Banner," this will be your official student record. Within this system, you can view your academic requirements, schedule your courses, view and pay your tuition bill, and get connected to resources across CU.
  • MyHousing: Your online portal for managing your housing agreement and dining plan.

Register for Orientation

New Student Orientation Programs

Welcome!

Congratulations on your enrollment at Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg. We can’t wait to welcome you into the family, and we are here to assist you as you begin your journey.

All new first-year students are required to participate in New Student Orientation. During orientation, you will be connected to campus resources, you will begin to schedule courses, and you will have opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and other students. Orientation is designed to make your transition as smooth as possible and to help you be successful as you begin your college career.

We encourage supporters/parents/guardians (any person who provides support to the student) to attend orientation with their student, and we will have specific sessions designed just for them. The more that family members understand about the college experience, the more helpful they can be to the student during their transition.

Orientation Dates by Academic College

Don't know your academic college? Click on the college names to explore which academic college offers the program you've been admitted to.

Orientation Schedules

 

Bloomsburg Orientation '24

Note: New Transfer Student Orientation will be on Sunday, August 24th. More information will be available soon.

Welcome!

Congratulations on your enrollment at Commonwealth University - Lock Haven. We can’t wait to welcome you into the family, and we are here to assist you as you begin your journey. 

All new first-year students are required to participate in New Student Orientation. During orientation, you will be connected to campus resources, you will begin to schedule courses, and you will have opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and other students. Orientation is designed to make your transition as smooth as possible and to help you be successful as you begin your college career. 

We encourage supporters/parents/guardians (any person who provides support to the student) to attend orientation with their student, and we will have specific sessions designed just for them. The more that family members understand about the college experience, the more helpful they can be to the student during their transition.

Orientation Dates by Academic College

Don't know your academic college? Click on the college names to explore which academic college offers the program you've been admitted to.

Orientation Schedules

 

Lock Haven Orientation '24

Note: New Transfer Student Orientation will be on Sunday, August 24th. More information will be available soon.

Welcome!

Congratulations on your enrollment at Commonwealth University - Mansfield. We can’t wait to welcome you into the family, and we are here to assist you as you begin your journey. 

All new first-year students are required to participate in New Student Orientation. During orientation, you will be connected to campus resources, you will begin to schedule courses, and you will have opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and other students. Orientation is designed to make your transition as smooth as possible and to help you be successful as you begin your college career. 

We encourage supporters/parents/guardians (any person who provides support to the student) to attend orientation with their student, and we will have specific sessions designed just for them. The more that family members understand about the college experience, the more helpful they can be to the student during their transition.

Orientation Dates by Academic College

Don't know your academic college? Click on the college names to explore which academic college offers the program you've been admitted to.

Orientation Schedules

 

Mansfield Orientation '24

Note: New Transfer Student Orientation will be on Sunday, August 24th. More information will be available soon.

Welcome to the Clearfield Family! We're excited to welcome you to Clearfield and are here to support you in your academic journey. All students must attend an Orientation at the Commonwealth University Campus they have deposited to and will be enrolling at in Fall 2025. 

During orientation, you will receive information about university resources, get a glimpse at your fall course schedule, and you will have opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and other students. Orientation is designed to make your transition as smooth as possible and to help you be successful as you begin your college career.

Supporters/parents/guardians (any person who provides support) are welcome to attend with you. The more your family members understand about the college experience, the more helpful they can be to you during your transition to and time in college.

  • Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
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Friends enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon at Commonwealth University-Clearfield, formerly Lock Haven University at Clearfield.

Student Success

Not sure where to start? We have designed our Student Success Centers to be the one-stop-shop for all of your student needs. If you don’t know what question to ask, or who to reach out to, come see our Student Success Staff and we will get you where you need to be.

Student Success Directory

New Student Orientation Team

Emmy Borst

Emmy Borst

  • Executive Director of Student Success
  • Lock Haven
  • Bloomsburg
  • Mansfield
  • Clearfield
Brenden Graulau

Brenden Graulau

  • Associate Director of Student Success / Director of Orientation
  • Lock Haven
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Trinity Werstler

  • Associate Director of Student Success/Director of Orientation
  • Mansfield
Nicholas Paesano

Nicholas Paesano

  • Associate Director of Student Success & Director of Orientation
  • Bloomsburg