Welcome Programs

Welcome to Stockton 2024

Welcome to the Nest, Ospreys!

Welcome programs are designed to help you embrace Stockton as your home, providing opportunities for you to learn, build connections, and grow into your best self. As you commit to Stockton, Welcome programs are intended to unify and empower students to take the following actions: 1) connect to other students, staff, and faculty during programs provided before classes begin and throughout the academic year 2) contribute to a more safe, inclusive, and welcoming community, and 3) complete your degree at Stockton.


CHECK BACK DURING SUMMER 2024 FOR THE

FALL 2024 NEW STUDENT WELCOME SCHEDULE

Please note, this schedule of events is subject to change and will be updated on this webpage as needed.

 

 

Common Questions (Spring 2024)

All new students should have taken their Student ID card photo during their New Student Orientation day.  Your ID card can be used to access campus facilities, purchase meals, and to purchase supplies at the campus book store.

New Residential Students: First-year and transfer students that are living in University housing will receive their ID card on their move-in day during their Residential Life check-in time.

New Commuter Students: First-year and transfer commuter students can receive their ID cards at the following dates and times:

  • Saturday January 13th 3:00pm-4:30pm
  • Sunday January 14th 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Visit the Office of Student Records during business hours beginning on Tuesday January 16, 2024.

 

If you did not take your photo for your student ID while on campus for New Student Orientation, you can follow the link below to submit a student ID photo online and pick it up from the office of Student Records on the 2nd floor of the Campus Center during weekday business hours beginning on Tuesday January 16, 2024. Click here to log in with your Stockton (goPortal) credentials and submit your Student ID Photo.

Yes, all new students need to participate in Welcome Programs. Attendance for optional events will be taken by ID Card swipes and the mandatory online component will track attendance from the completed assessment. 

From January 2 to January 15th, the shuttles will follow a special AC-Galloway schedule to accommodate students participating in Welcome Programs. The full shuttle schedule will resume on the first day of classes, Tuesday January 16, 2024.

View the special Welcome Programs shuttle schedule:

Winter 23 Shuttle schedule

note: click here to visit the shuttle website for normal hours

All information about dining can be found at the following website: dineoncampus.com/su. Your Spring 2024 meal plan is active beginning on Friday January 12, 2024. 

Stockton University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and events. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the Office of Event Services and Campus Center Operations at 609.652.4878 or event.services@stockton.edu at least 5 business days in advance of your participation or visit.

Welcome Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify practices and resources that promote safety, health and belonging at Stockton University.
  • Identify practices and resources that will help students successfully engage and navigate new or unfamiliar circumstances.
  • Identify practices and resources that will help students develop an understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences and their role in promoting social justice in society.

 


Welcome to Stockton 2023

Welcome Week Spirit Day 2019


View photos on Flickr

Welcome to Stockton Spirit Day 2023 Photo Gallery

 

Previous schedules from Welcome Programs can be found on our Welcome Program Archive Page.


Questions may be sent to studenttransitions@stockton.edu or by calling the Office of Student Transition Programs at 609-626-3643.

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the Office of Event Services and Campus Center Operations at 609.652.4878 or event.services@stockton.edu at least 5 business days in advance of your participation or visit.