January 25-27, 2013
The mission of Orientation in the College of Liberal Arts is to assist in the transition of new first-year and transfer undergraduate students and new non-matriculating students to Drew University by offering an intentional and shared experience for new students and their families. The Orientation Committee, under the advisement of the Office of Student Activities and in collaboration with campus departments, facilitates the transition to academic and social life at Drew University by promoting a greater understanding of the campus, the culture, traditions, and expectations in which the university community thrives.
The Office of Student Activities can answer any questions or concerns about New Student Orientation: 973-408-3924.
What can I expect from Orientation?
For new students arriving on campus in the spring, orientation in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is a three-day program designed to assist with the transition to Drew University for new first-year and transfer students. Parent and Family Orientation takes place on the first day of new student orientation, so bring your parents and/or family along regardless if you’re living on campus or commuting to Drew.
For new students, orientation is a time to engage with the Drew community as a new member. Connections begin to form with classmates, other Drew students, faculty, staff and the campus as a whole. The activities planned during orientation will assist students as they begin their transition to life at Drew; this includes learning the campus landscape from with current Drew students and making new friends.
The first day of Orientation includes the check-in process. Resident and Commuter students both need to complete this process. All new students must be “cleared” to check-in. Once checked-in, all new students will have their ID pictures taken. Resident students will be mailed information regarding their residence halls and where to unpack vehicles in early August.
The afternoon of the first day will include Orientation sessions for students, parents and families. Some of these sessions will run concurrently, nevertheless, there will be opportunities to say farewell before the day concludes late in the afternoon. Please note that dress is casual.
If you are unable to attend New Student Orientation, you must be excused by a Dean of Campus Life & Student Affairs. For more information on this process, please contact the Office of Student Activities: stuactiv@drew.edu or 973-408-3924.