Pre-Orientation

Pre-Orientation Programs

Group of students at Pre-Orientation in NYC while eating lunch
3 individuals in a canoe
Group of Pre Orientation Students in Little Italy NYC
Group of First Generation Students
less quack
Group of students at Pre-Orientation in NYC while eating lunch
3 individuals in a canoe
Group of Pre Orientation Students in Little Italy NYC
Group of First Generation Students
less quack
Group of students at Pre-Orientation in NYC while eating lunch
3 individuals in a canoe
Group of Pre Orientation Students in Little Italy NYC
Group of First Generation Students
less quack

Flavors of New York: New York is known for its amazing food! Try out the fantastic cuisine while you explore various neighborhoods and make friends. All food comes with the price of the registration fee.

The Great Outdoors is a perfect backdrop to practice team building and develop your leadership skills while making new friends.

Explore Your Neighborhood: Discover your new community through this interactive experience where you will see the sights and sounds of Hoboken and New York City. Engage in tours of NYC and Hoboken neighborhoods, visit local landmarks and more

First Generation and/or Limited Income Student & Family Orientation: Are you the first to attend college in your family and/or limited income (FLI)? Make early connections with peers, meet faculty and staff and learn about available campus resources.

This one-day program offers a low-stress, low-stimulation environment to ease into campus and learn about resources.

Flavors of New York: New York is known for its amazing food! Try out the fantastic cuisine while you explore various neighborhoods and make friends. All food comes with the price of the registration fee.

The Great Outdoors is a perfect backdrop to practice team building and develop your leadership skills while making new friends.

Explore Your Neighborhood: Discover your new community through this interactive experience where you will see the sights and sounds of Hoboken and New York City. Engage in tours of NYC and Hoboken neighborhoods, visit local landmarks and more

First Generation and/or Limited Income Student & Family Orientation: Are you the first to attend college in your family and/or limited income (FLI)? Make early connections with peers, meet faculty and staff and learn about available campus resources.

This one-day program offers a low-stress, low-stimulation environment to ease into campus and learn about resources.

Flavors of New York: New York is known for its amazing food! Try out the fantastic cuisine while you explore various neighborhoods and make friends. All food comes with the price of the registration fee.

The Great Outdoors is a perfect backdrop to practice team building and develop your leadership skills while making new friends.

Explore Your Neighborhood: Discover your new community through this interactive experience where you will see the sights and sounds of Hoboken and New York City. Engage in tours of NYC and Hoboken neighborhoods, visit local landmarks and more

First Generation and/or Limited Income Student & Family Orientation: Are you the first to attend college in your family and/or limited income (FLI)? Make early connections with peers, meet faculty and staff and learn about available campus resources.

This one-day program offers a low-stress, low-stimulation environment to ease into campus and learn about resources.

Anxious for back-to-school season to start? Can’t wait for campus life to begin? Check out our Pre-Orientation programs for early access and an even stronger start to your first year at Stevens.

Welcome Class of 2029! Join us in one of our Pre-Orientation programs from August 21-23, 2025. Pre-Orientation is an exciting opportunity where you will be placed in smaller groups to feel a part of the community and discover Hoboken and beyond! Activities will begin in the afternoon on August 21 and will conclude on August 23 prior to Orientation on August 24.  If you have specific questions, please email [email protected]. 

PRE-ORIENTATION REGISTRATION

Pre-orientation registration is open now through July 18 here.

If you have any immediate questions, please email [email protected]. For questions about the FLI Orientation, please contact [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I never received an email confirmation - am I confirmed?

Please give it a few minutes and be sure to check your email junk or spam folder. 

If I participate in Pre-Orientation, when can I move in?

Students will move into their fall housing assignment based on their Pre-Orientation program start date. Start and move-in dates for each program are as follows:

  • Thursday, August 21: Explore Your Neighborhood, Flavors of New York, Health and Wellness, Outdoor Leadership and Service, Performing Arts, First Generation and/or Low Income (FLI)

  • Saturday, August 23: Less Quack While You Unpack

Are meals included in Pre-Orientation?

Yes, for all students participating in Pre-Orientation, meals are included beginning on the first day starting with lunch.

Do commuters have lodging during Pre-Orientation?

No, commuters will be expected to commute in for the programs, as they would for classes during the semester.

The program I want is at capacity - can I still sign up for that?

The programs have a capacity due to transportation and venue limits. We can add you to the waitlist to see if there are cancellations, but we also encourage you to check out the other programs. All of them will give you the opportunity to meet others and explore opportunities near campus. Please contact us at [email protected] to get on the waitlist.

Can I change or cancel my registration for a refund?

The last day for changes or cancellations is July 17, 2025. After this date, we cannot refund the program fee or make changes because many sites require us to pay per person in advance. You may change to another program as long as there is room available before the deadline. Please contact us at [email protected] to make changes.

Contact Information

New Student Programs

LOCATION ON CAMPUS

Office of Undergraduate Student Life
1 Castle Point on Hudson
Hoboken, NJ 07030

CONTACT TYPES

p. 201.216.8962
e. [email protected]

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