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New Student Orientation

Summer Orientation

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New Student Orientation connects incoming students with members of the HFU community and provides helpful information so students can successfully start their college journey. 

Note: This page is updated regularly — please check back for more information.

Tiger Launch Day (All New Students Must Register)

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Launch Day is all about helping our newest Tigers feel prepared, connected, and confident as they begin their college journey. Before classes start, the entire Holy Family community—faculty, staff, and fellow students—comes together to welcome and support our incoming students. It’s a day focused on sharing important academic expectations, building connections, and making sure students have the tools they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom. Launch Day sets the tone for a smooth transition into college life and a strong start at Holy Family University.

Thursday, August 21st

9:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

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Questions?

As you prepare to become part of the HFU community, these checklists will help you take the next steps.


For additional questions, please feel free to email us at orientation@holyfamily.edu.

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Upcoming Events

Move-In Days

  • New Tigers: Wednesday, August 20 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    New incoming resident students move-in day begins at 10am with check-in at the Campus Center. Check your HFU email address for details. Questions can be directed to reslife@holyfamily.edu.

Tiger Launch

  • Thursday, August 21 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Welcome Weekend

Wednesday, August 20
  • New Student Mixer at SLR Classroom beginning at 8pm.
    Open to all students. Featuring pizza and board games.
Thursday, August 21
  • Movie Night at Campus Center Patio beginning at 8pm.
    Open to all students. Showing Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
Friday, August 22
  • Trip to Dorney Park: Bus leaves campus at 9am
    Open to all students. Pre-registration required and limited availability. Follow the instructions featured in the August 18th 'What’s Poppin'' student newsletter on how to sign-up to participate.
  • Night @ the Phillies: Bus leaves campus at 6pm
    Open to all students. Pre-registration required and limited availability. Follow the instructions featured in the August 18th 'What’s Poppin'' student newsletter on how to sign-up to participate.
Saturday, August 23
  • Bingo @ Brunch beginning at 11am
    Open to all students and families. Brunch sponsored by Student Life; meal plan not required to participate.
  • Residence Life Event: Food Trucks @ SLR beginning at 6pm
    Open to resident students. Enjoy sweet treats and snacks from local food trucks. Available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Sunday, August 24
  • Mass | 11:00 a.m., ETC Auditorium
    Open to all students, families and community members.
  • Brunch | 11:30 a.m., Tiger Cafe in the Campus Center
    Open to all students, families and community members. Brunch sponsored by Student Life; meal plan not required to participate.
  • Honors Program | 12:30 p.m., Campus Center
    By invitation only. Honors Program students and their families.
  • Convocation | 1:30 p.m., Gym in the Campus Center
    Open to all incoming new students and their families.
  • Block Party | 2:30 p.m., Campus Center
    Open to all students and University faculty and staff.