Important Dates
Transfer orientation:
January Transfer Orientation will be held on Friday, January 11th 2013. A schedule can be found below. You should expect the January 2013 Orientation Newsletter in your e-mail before winter break.
January 2013 Orientation Schedule*
Thursday - January 10, 2013
12pm - 9pm Move-in
Friday - January 11, 2013
10:00am - 10:30am Check-in
10:30am - 11:00am Welcome from the Orientation Coordinators and the Dean of Students
11:00am - 11:30am Getting Involved/OrgSync Online Campus Community
11:30am - 12:00pm Small Group Meeting
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm Academic Overview
2:45pm - 3:00pm IT Presentation
3:00pm - 3:30pm Adminstration Fair
3:30pm - 4:30pm Residential Life Session and Commuter Meeting/Hotspots Tour
4:30pm - 5:00pm Small Group Meeting
5:00pm - 5:30pm Wrap Up
Dinner
New York City Excursions
Weekend Activities
Trip to Target or Bed Bath and Beyond
Student Social
*Schedule is subject to change
Classes begin Monday, January 14, 2013
Club Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Commuter Barbecue:January 2013 Orientation Schedule*
Thursday - January 10, 2013
12pm - 9pm Move-in
Friday - January 11, 2013
10:00am - 10:30am Check-in
10:30am - 11:00am Welcome from the Orientation Coordinators and the Dean of Students
11:00am - 11:30am Getting Involved/OrgSync Online Campus Community
11:30am - 12:00pm Small Group Meeting
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm Academic Overview
2:45pm - 3:00pm IT Presentation
3:00pm - 3:30pm Adminstration Fair
3:30pm - 4:30pm Residential Life Session and Commuter Meeting/Hotspots Tour
4:30pm - 5:00pm Small Group Meeting
5:00pm - 5:30pm Wrap Up
Dinner
New York City Excursions
Weekend Activities
Trip to Target or Bed Bath and Beyond
Student Social
*Schedule is subject to change
Classes begin Monday, January 14, 2013
Club Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013
This fun-filled event allows students to enjoy good food in the company of other classmates who also call the New York metropolitan area home. The Commuter Barbecue is sponsored by New Student Orientation, Commuter Student Services, the Commuter Assistant program, and the Commuting Students Association. Look for more information in Spring 2013!
Summer Orientation PROGRAMS:
Summer Orientation Programs (SOPs) are helpful in informing new students and families about the adjustment to college life. The formal program includes an academic overview presentation, break-out sessions, campus tours, and Q&A sessions with students and administrators. The 2013 SOPs dates are as follows:
Monday, June 24th
Monday, July 8th
Monday, July 15th
Monday, July 8th
Monday, July 15th
New Student Fall Orientation Program:
The three-day fall Orientation program is mandatory for all new students. Families are invited to campus on Sunday, August 25th for resident move-in and commuter check-in. Academic Orientation and Student Life Orientation, held on Monday August 26th and Tuesday August 27th respectively, introducing new students to different aspects of academics and activities offered at Fordham which will enhance their college experience. The schedule from the 2012 New Student Orientation are below for your reference.
NSO Schedule for Parents 2012
NSO Schedule for New Students 2012
Family Weekend:
During Family Weekend, students invite their families to visit campus and participate in a variety of activities both on campus and within New York City. This year, Family Weekend was held on November 9 - 11. For more information visit: www.fordham.edu/familyweekend.



