Welcome Programs

Welcome to Stockton Fall 2025

Welcome to the Nest, Ospreys!

Welcome programs are designed to help you embrace Stockton as your home, providing opportunities for you to learn, build connections, and grow into your best self. As you commit to Stockton, Welcome programs are intended to unify and empower students to take the following actions: 1) connect to other students, staff, and faculty during programs provided before classes begin and throughout the academic year 2) contribute to a more safe, inclusive, and welcoming community, and 3) complete your degree at Stockton.

FALL 2025 NEW STUDENT WELCOME PROGRAMS SCHEDULE COMING SOON

All new students are expected to attend Welcome events noted on your schedule that is unique to you. The programs provide opportunities for you to meet your peers, help you become familiar with the institution, and show you how to safely and successfully navigate the campus community. Some events are mandatory for all new students no matter if you are a first-year student, transfer student, commuter, or residential student. Attendance will be taken.

 

 

 

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Common Questions (Spring 2025)

All new students should have taken their Student ID card photo during their New Student Orientation day.  Your ID card can be used to access campus facilities, purchase meals, and to purchase supplies at the campus book store.

New Residential Students: First-year and transfer students that are living in University housing will receive their ID card on their move-in day during their Residential Life check-in time.

New Commuter Students: First-year and transfer commuter students can receive their ID cards by visiting the office of Student Records on the 2nd floor of the Campus Center during business hours beginning on the first day of classes, Tuesday January 21, 2025.

 

If you did not take your photo for your student ID while on campus for New Student Orientation, you can follow the link below to submit a student ID photo online. Click here to log in with your Stockton (goPortal) credentials and submit your Student ID Photo.

Yes, all new students participate in any noted Mandatory welcome programs taking place, and attendance at social events are highly encouraged to gain comfort and connections on campus! Attendance for all mandatory and optional events will be taken by ID Card swipes.

Shuttles will follow their Winter hours schedule until January 20th. On January 20th the Lots 8AB Route will run from 5:00pm-10:00pm. The full shuttle schedules will resume on the first day of classes, Tuesday January 21, 2025.

 

note: click here to visit the shuttle website for normal hours

All information about dining can be found at the following website: dineoncampus.com/su. Your Spring 2025 meal plan is active beginning on Friday January 17, 2025. 

Stockton University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and events. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the Office of Event Services and Campus Center Operations at 609.652.4878 or event.services@stockton.edu at least 5 business days in advance of your participation or visit.

Welcome Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify practices and resources that promote safety, health and belonging at Stockton University.
  • Identify practices and resources that will help students successfully engage and navigate new or unfamiliar circumstances.
  • Identify practices and resources that will help students develop an understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences and their role in promoting social justice in society.

 

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Previous schedules from Welcome Programs can be found on our Welcome Program Archive Page.

Questions may be sent to studenttransitions@stockton.edu or by calling the Office of Student Transition Programs at 609-626-3643.

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the Office of Event Services and Campus Center Operations at 609.652.4878 or event.services@stockton.edu at least 5 business days in advance of your participation or visit.