New Student Orientation
Every journey needs a map. Chart your course to the top at orientation.
Commonwealth University is excited to welcome our new students to our campuses for an exciting and informative orientation program. Below you will find information regarding our orientation programs, but first, let's talk about why it is so important. We require that students attend orientation...yes, it is required.
It is required because national research (as well as our own in-house research) shows that participation in orientation is one of the best ways to support college success. Every decision we make as an institution is driven by what is best for our students.
Our Mission: Undergraduate Student Orientation is designed to provide you with the tools and information that will allow you to be successful at Commonwealth University. We strive for a smooth transition to your new academic and social experiences.
How Students Benefit from Orientation
- Gain a better understanding of academic expectations, policies, and procedures.
- Feel prepared to transition to college life at CU.
- Make connections with new and current students.
- Connect with faculty and staff.
- Become familiar with campus resources available to all students.
- Familiarize yourself with the people and places necessary for your success at CU.
- Gain a clearer understanding of your role as a college student.
- Strengthen the partnership between students, their supporters, and Commonwealth University– which we believe strongly in.
New Student Orientation Programs
Welcome to The Husky Family! Spring Orientation is designed to help new students transition smoothly into university life. During this program, you’ll connect with classmates, meet staff, and learn about campus resources to set you up for success.
- Date: January 26, 2025
- Time: Orientation will run from 1-4P.M., with check-In from12:00-1:00 P.M. in the Centennial Hall Lobby
- Agenda:
>> Schedule walks and campus tours will be offered
>> Financial aid, student accounts, registrar, housing, and disability services will be on hand to answer questions
>> Husky resources
>> Husky 101 - Registration: Registration now available in student portal
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
- June 17, 2025
>> College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences - June 18, 2025
>> Zeigler College of Business
>> Exploratory Studies
>> Interdisciplinary Studies - June 20, 2025
>> College of Health, Science, and Technology - June 23, 2025
>> Zeigler College of Business
>> Exploratory Studies
>> Interdisciplinary Studies - June 24, 2025
>> College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences - June 26, 2025
>> College of Health, Science, and Technology
Don't know your academic college? Click on the college names to explore which academic college offers the program you have been admitted to.
Note: Information will be available soon.
Welcome to The Haven Family! Spring Orientation is designed to help new students transition smoothly into university life. During this program, you’ll connect with classmates, meet staff, and learn about campus resources to set you up for success.
- Date: January 26, 2025
- Time: Orientation will run from 1-4P.M., with check-In from12:30-1:00 PM Ulmer Hall Lobby
- Agenda:
>> Schedule walks and campus tours will be offered
>> Financial aid, student accounts, registrar, housing, and disability services will be on hand to answer questions
>> Get your Student ID
>> Haven resources
>> Haven 101 - Registration: Registration now available in student portal
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
- June 18, 2025
>> College of Health, Science, and Technology - June 20, 2025
>> College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
>> EXCEPT Education majors - June 23, 2025
>> College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
>> ONLY Education majors - June 24, 2025
>> Zeigler College of Business
>> Exploratory Studies
>> Interdisciplinary Studies
Don't know your academic college? Click on the college names to explore which academic college offers the program you have been admitted to.
Note: Information will be available soon.
Welcome to The Mountie Family! Spring Orientation is designed to help new students transition smoothly into university life. During this program, you’ll connect with classmates, meet staff, and learn about campus resources to set you up for success.
- Date: January 26, 2025
- Time: Orientation will run from 1-4P.M., with check-In from12:30-1:00 PM South Hall Lobby
- Agenda:
>> Schedule walks and campus tours will be offered
>> Financial aid, student accounts, registrar, housing, and disability services will be on hand to answer questions
>> Get your Student ID
>> Mountie resources
>> Mountie 101 - Registration: Registration now available in student portal
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
- June 17, 2025
>> College of Health, Science, and Technology - June 26, 2025
>> Zeigler College of Business
>> Exploratory Studies
>> Interdisciplinary Studies
>> College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
>> ONLY Education majors
>> NOT Music Education majors - June 27, 2025
>> College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
>> EXCEPT Education Majors
>> Music Education Majors should attend this date
Don't know your academic college? Click on the college names to explore which academic college offers the program you have been admitted to.
Note: Information will be available soon.
Welcome to The Clearfield Family! Spring Orientation is designed to help new students transition smoothly into university life. During this program, you’ll connect with classmates, meet staff, and learn about campus resources to set you up for success.
- Date: January 17, 2025
- Time: 5 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
- Registration: Registration now available in student portal
Note: Students must attend an Orientation at the Commonwealth University Campus they have deposited to and will be enrolling at in Fall 2025. Please save the dates and stay tuned for more information.
- Dates coming soon.
Admitted Student Next Step Checklist
Welcome to Commonwealth University! If you've been admitted, you may be wondering - now what's next? Please use the checklist below as a roadmap to our Commonwealth U campuses!
Contact Our Team
Emmy Borst
- Executive Director of Student Success
- Lock Haven
- Bloomsburg
- Mansfield
- Clearfield
Brenden Graulau
- Associate Director of Student Success / Director of Orientation - Lock Haven
- Lock Haven
Judith Brayer
- Associate Director of Student Success / Director of Orientation and Sayre Site
- Mansfield
Trinity Werstler
- Success Specialist
- Clearfield
