Orientation
New Student Orientation is required for all incoming first-time and transfer students!
New Student Orientation will allow for a continuous and smooth transition to your educational pursuits on campus while preparing you for success and making meaningful connections both in and out of the classroom.
Orientation is designed specifically for our newest Warriors to prepare for the first semester and get familiar with what ESU has to offer. Student will be able to attend an in-person orientation and complete an online orientation to help learn everything there is about ESU. The online orientation should be completed prior to the first day of class.
The faculty, staff, and students of ESU are excited to welcome you to the Warrior family!
- Virtual Orientation
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New Students will receive access to a supplemental virtual orientation. Students can log in using their ESU credentials. The virtual orientation must be complete before the start of the semester.
- Summer Orientation Dates
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All students starting at ESU in the Fall semester are required to attend new student orientation during the Summer. One day orientation sessions are available in July. Parents/Supporters are encouraged to attend.
Orientation dates are separated by college. The student's orientation portal will show which dates they are allowed to attend depending on their major.
Orientation registration will open at Admitted Students Celebration on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026 (Transfer Students)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Winter Orientation Day
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Students starting at ESU in the Spring semester are required to attend new student orientation during January. Orientation will be a half day session. Parents/Supports are encouraged to attend.
New residential students will move in on the morning of orientation. Orientation will begin promptly after move-in.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Warrior Hub
- Campus Rec and Wellness
- Career Development
- ESU Bookstore
- ESU Music and Bands
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Honors Program
- Kemp Library
- Local Banking
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Stony Acres
- Student Employment
- Student Engagement
- Veterans’ Services
- Warrior Athletics
- Wellness Education & Prevention
- Women of Color Initiative
Vital Tools for Your Journey
- Academic Calendar
- Campus Map
- Center for Multicultural Affairs and Inclusive Education
- Commuter Services
- Computer Purchase Information
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Financial Aid
- Gender and Sexuality Center
- Health & Wellness
- Meta Majors
- OASIS: Support for Students with Disabilities
- Residential Life & Housing
- Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
- Student Clubs and Organizations
- Student Conduct and Community Standards
- Tuition & Student Billing
- Undergraduate Academic Catalog
For assistance or special accommodations, please contact newtoesu@esu.edu or (570) 422-3542. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, services for physical, cognitive, visual or auditory assistance.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Reibman Administration Building
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3542
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3933 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Office of Admissions
- Name
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- newtoesu@esu.edu
