Galloway, N.J. - This month, new Ospreys are arriving with pillows and overnight bags and leaving with their first Stockton memories and new friends. 

The Nest Fest orientation is an experience that introduces students and their families to campus over two days and ends with students building their class schedule for the first semester. 

See you at Welcome Week, Ospreys! 

View the photo story by Susan Allen

 

TALON: (noun) a transition activity leader of new students. Stockton's TALONS come back to campus over their summer break to help welcome the newest Ospreys to campus. 

 

One of the New Student Orientation options is an overnight experience where students get to make friends and experience campus life before they begin classes. 

 

New students formed teams for Summer Slam, an evening of fun activities from dodgeball to musical chairs. Their grand entrance into the I wing gymnasium was full of energy. 

 

The yellow team gave it their all during tug-o-war. 

 

After Summer Slam, students ventured around campus for other activities. Students played card games and sang karaoke in the Multicultural Center. 

 

The Game Room in the Campus Center offers billiards, ping pong, foosball and board games, all free to student. 

 

Hands flew up during a game show. True or False: Now that I'm in college, I do not have to regularly attend class as long as all my work is done. 

 

The two-day experience culminated with class registration.