An Exclusive Experience for 1st Year and Transfer Students

ESU is excited to prepare you for your academic and campus life experience! Starting now, you can explore the many services and programs that ESU has to offer.

The culminating event prior to the start of Fall semester classes is the Warrior Induction Weekend.

Welcome, new Warrior, to where you belong!

Time to gear up and be prepared for the start of Fall semester!


No Registration Required

All new to ESU students are registered automatically in Warrior Welcome, as participation is required. Warrior Welcome begins on Wednesday, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd. You will receive your name badge and Warrior Welcome information. See you SOON!

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    Residential Move-in Information

    Get the most important information for moving into your new room on Campus!

    Make Your Move
  • Student standing with parents

    Commuter Essentials

    Complete the checklist to ensure that you are ready for your ride!

    Come and Go Info

Things you can do NOW before coming to campus!

Start now by exploring the many services and programs that ESU has to offer. Spend time learning about:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L) is ESU’s course management program. D2L will help you connect to course resources and interact with other Warriors and your faculty.
  • WarriorFish will help you set up appointments and connect you to supportive resources.
  • Way of the Warrior embodies a set of principles and values that Warriors should embrace and exemplify.
  • Campus Life helps you get connected to people, experiences, and resources.
  • Complete Your New Student Checklist

Your induction culminates with the start of the fall semester: Warrior Welcome Weekend

During Warrior Welcome, you will

  • Establish and build community with your peers, staff, and faculty
  • Engage with your campus resources and success network
  • Embrace academic expectations and support
  • Empower yourself to take action
  • Enrich your knowledge of the Ways of the Warrior

Important Links to Gear up for the Semester

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    Commuters: Get the 411 on essentials for traveling to campus

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  • Students lined up at table

    eCard: Need your picture and/or ID?

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  • Student standing with ESU sweater

    Missed Summer Orientation? Find out more!

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    Financial Aid, Registration, Billing, Transfer & Veterans

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  • Student standing with family

    Family Weekend - September 11 to 12, 2026

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  • Students standing in front of barnfire

    Homecoming Weekend - October 2 to 3, 2026

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Contact Us

Campus Address

Sycamore Suites
(570) 422-3798

Dean of Student Life

Dr. Jennie Smith
jsmith239@esu.edu