WELCOME CLASS OF 2029
New Student Orientation is Friday, August 22nd & Saturday, August 23rd
NSO is the first step of your Dominican University New York journey. The program is designed to help you get off to the right start. You’ll learn about campus programs and service while you meet faculty and classmates, and so much more!
Your participation in this event is expected and required. Please plan to attend and engage fully.
New Student Orientation Schedule
Subject to Change
Friday, August 22, 2025 (Resident Students Only)
| 9:30AM – 4:00PM | Resident Student Move-in |
| 10:00AM – 2:30PM | Brunch | Granito Dining Area |
| 11:00AM – 4:00PM | Charger Drop-In | Doering Quad Relax on the Quad with lawn games, fun snacks, and good vibes. Open to students and families all day long! |
| 4:00 – 4:15PM | Family Farewell | Hennessy Center If you haven’t said goodbye yet, now’s the time! Students are off to their first orientation activity — see you at Family Day on September 20th! |
| 4:15PM – 5:00PM | Meet & Repeat | Hennessy Center, Auxiliary Gym |
| 5:00PM | Dinner for Residents | Granito Dining Area |
| 5:30PM | Residence Life Welcome | Granito Dining Area |
| 6:00PM | Resident Assistant Module Meetings | Various Locations |
| 6:30PM | Bingo! | Granito Center Extension |
| 7:00PM | Charger Activities | Hertel Hall & Doering Quad |
Saturday, August 23, 2025
| 9:00AM | Breakfast | Granito Dining Area (mandatory for both residents and commuters) |
| 9:30AM | New Charger Check-in | Hennessy Center Lobby |
| 10:00AM | Welcome Class of 2029! | Hennessy Center, Auxiliary Gym |
| 10:15AM | Charger Info Dump | Various Locations Get ready to absorb the good stuff. In this session block, students will rotate through fast-paced, essential topics—covering tech tools, campus resources, and must-know tips—to help you feel fully prepared to start strong at Dominican. |
| 12:45PM | Class of 2029 Class Photo | O’Brien Field |
| 1:15PM | Lunch | Granito Dining Area |
| 2:00PMPM | Meet your Advisor & Peer Mentor! | Various Locations |
| 3:00PM | Convocation | Hennessy Center, Auxiliary Gym This ceremony is a tradition, officially denoting our freshmen as members of the University Community. |
| 4:00PM | Hypnotist | Hennessy Center, Auxiliary Gym |
| 5:00PM | Meet Your Peer Mentor! | Various Locations |
| 5:30PM | Dinner | Granito Center Extension |
| 6:00PM | Living a Charger Life | Granito Center Extension & Doering Quad |
WELCOME CHARGERS
CLASS OF 2029
New Student Orientation for all first-year students is Friday, August 22nd & Saturday August 23rd!
New Student Orientation is the first step of your Dominican University New York journey. This program is designed to help you get off to the right start. You’ll learn about campus programs and services, while you meet faculty and classmates, and so much more!
Your participation in this event is expected and required. Please plan to attend and engage fully. Please use the form below to let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
Questions? Contact the Student Development Office at (845) 848-4080.
New Student Checklist
Before Orientation
- Login to your Dominican University email account
- Review housing assignment (if living on-campus), and contact your roommates to discuss who is bringing what!
- Submit vaccination records on Medicat Patient Portal
- Complete Vector Lesson Plan (online), as assigned- instructions sent via your University email
- Register for your Parking Permit
- Review the Freshman Orientation schedule and details!
- Review Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
- Download the DU Mobile App.
Click here for Android and click here for iOS.
Once you have downloaded the app, log in to the app with your DU Portal username (firstname.lastname1)* and password. Turn on “Remember Me” for easy login when you return to the app.
*in most cases; see Admissions materials for account information
Optional
Load your DU email on your smart phone
For Parents and Guardians
We are excited to support your student on this new journey. Orientation is a required and essential first step and we hope you will encourage your student to attend and engage with our staff and their peer group. We’ve organized virtual resources to explore over the summer, and we have planned in-person sessions that will provide crucial information for a positive and successful first year.
We understand that this transition can bring about anxiety and uncertainty. Please know that we have a range of resources available on campus to support both your student and you.
When the time comes for you to separate from your child, rest assured, we will be there to support both of you through the process.
Our dedicated counselors will be present on move-in day and every day after that. If your student needs support, our counselors are a great starting point. We are here to ensure that you and your student feel welcomed, supported, and ready to thrive in their new environment.
Accommodations
Students needing accommodations should contact the Office of Special Services