New Student Orientation

We will have three days for New Student Orientation: July 19, July 26, and August 2. Each student is able to choose which day they want to attend. Spots are first come, first serve, and will fill up quickly. Sign up as soon as you can!

Orientation will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have informational sessions for students and guests providing information necessary to begin your journey at Holy Family. Throughout the day you will get a chance to meet with the Dean of your academic school, other new and current students, and various offices on campus like Financial Aid and Security, which offer support services for you. You will also have time to visit on-campus offices, if needed, and complete any pre-enrollment tasks.

If you are not able to attend Orientation in-person, please email orientation@holyfamily.edu We are happy to talk through various options with you, such as scheduling a one-on-one Orientation appointment.

If you are anticipating needing to leave early, please contact us at Orientation@holyfamily.edu so we can make sure you get all the appropriate information. We do not recommend leaving early.

Registration for the morning sessions starts at 8:15 a.m. in the Campus Center, with the official welcome happening at 9:00 am. If you are anticipating being late, please contact us at Orientation@holyfamily.edu so we can make sure you get all the appropriate information (Ex: schedule, registration folder, etc.).

Yes, light refreshments will be served during Orientation. Before the morning session there will be continental breakfast available, and there will be snacks available throughout the day. Coffee and water will be available throughout the day.

Yes, as long as they are properly registered. Registration is necessary to ensure there is enough food for everyone.

Each student is able to bring two guests with them to Orientation. Your guests can be a parent, guardian, or anyone else who helps to support and guide you through your college career.

Students will be provided with any items they need for the day. We want to encourage students to bring any personal items essential to their daily life: medications, sunscreen, sunglasses, inhaler, etc.

Absolutely! We want all incoming students to meet each other, along with current Holy Family student leaders, to start building connections before the start of classes. Throughout the day you will be in information sessions with other incoming students and have opportunities to meet one another.

Orientation is a great first step to your journey at Holy Family University. We encourage all incoming students to attend Orientation and to build relationships with other incoming students, current students, faculty, and staff at Holy Family. It is very highly recommended that you attend Orientation.

You can find registration on the Orientation Website at https://www.holyfamily.edu/Orientation.

Yes! The bookstore will be open from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM on days of Orientation.

We encourage all incoming students to sign up for your Tiger Tag prior to Orientation. A Tiger Tag is your student ID card. For your Tiger Tag, you will need to email a photo to hfuid@holyfamily.edu. This photo should be a headshot on a plain background without use of filters. If your photo is sent in advance of Orientation you will be able to pick up your Tiger Tag at the conclusion of the day.

Yes, if you have already registered for a parking pass you can pick it up at Orientation. First, students can sign up for a parking pass online at: Commuting to Campus | Holy Family University

Once the request is made, Campus Security will process the request and have the parking permit ready to be picked up at Orientation. Parking permits must be picked up in person at the Command Center in the Campus Center lobby, and you have to show your HDU ID (Tiger Tag) in order to receive the permit.