New Student Orientation
Every journey needs a map. Chart your course to the top at orientation.
Commonwealth University (CU) is excited to welcome you to our campuses for an exciting and informative orientation program. Below you'll find details about our orientation programs, but first, let's look at why it's so important. We require that students attend orientation ... yes, it's required. Supporters are also welcome to join their students for this event, we’ve designed the day with both of your needs in mind!
It's required because national research (as well as our own in-house research) shows participation in orientation is one of the best ways to support college success. Every decision we make as an institution is driven by what's best for you.
Our Mission: Undergraduate Student Orientation is designed to provide you with the tools and insight that will allow you to be successful at CU. We strive for a smooth transition to your new academic and social experiences.
How you benefit from orientation
- Gain a better understanding of academic expectations, policies, and procedures
- Feel prepared to transition to college life
- Make connections with new and current students
- Connect with faculty and staff
- Become familiar with campus resources available to students
- Get familiarized with the people and places necessary for your success at CU
- Gain a clearer understanding of your role as a college student
- Strengthening our partnership with you and your supporters, which we believe strongly in
To further ease your transition, let's get familiar with some of these regularly used CU portals:
- Application Portal: This is where you originally applied using your personal email address. This is home to your acceptance letter, event registration, scholarship offers, where you submit your enrollment deposit, and so much more. You'll want to check this regularly up until you enroll in courses. Once your $200 enrollment deposit is submitted, your student account will be created giving you access to MyCU, student email, housing application, and all things CU.
- MyCU: Also known as "Banner," this will be your official student record. Within this system, you can view your academic requirements, schedule your courses, view and pay your tuition bill, and get connected to resources across CU.
- MyHousing: Your online portal for managing your housing agreement and dining plan.
Spring New Student Orientation
Starting at Commonwealth University in the Spring? Orientation will help you get connected, learn what to expect, and prepare for a successful start to your college experience.
Mark your calendar for your campus orientation:
Lock Haven
January 12 at 2 p.m.
Bloomsburg
January 13 at 5 p.m.
Mansfield
January 14 at 3 p.m.
Registration will become available closer to the date within your application portal.
Summer New Student Orientation Programs
Starting at Commonwealth University in the Fall? New Student Orientation is your chance to take the next step toward becoming a CU student. You’ll connect with future classmates, meet faculty and staff, explore campus, learn about your academic experience, and get ready for your first semester.
Orientation dates are organized by campus and academic college to help you connect with the people and resources most relevant to your major.
Registration will launch in early 2027 via your application portal.
Mark your calendar for your upcoming New Student Orientation this summer at Bloomsburg! We’re excited to welcome our newest Huskies to campus this summer. Orientation is your chance to connect, explore, and prepare for the journey ahead!
June 21: Zeigler College of Business, Exploratory Studies, and College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities
June 22: College of Education, College of Science & Technology, and College of Health Sciences
June 24: Zeigler College of Business, Exploratory Studies, and College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities
- June 25: College of Education, College of Science & Technology, and College of Health Sciences
While not required, supporters are welcome to join their students for this event. We’ve designed the day with both of your needs in mind! However, we do ask all supporters to pay $15 each to cover the cost of all event food items offered to supporters. The charge will be added to the student’s university bill for the fall semester after the conclusion of the event.
Mark your calendar for your upcoming New Student Orientation this summer at Lock Haven! We’re excited to welcome our newest Bald Eagles to campus this summer. Orientation is your chance to connect, explore, and prepare for the journey ahead!
June 28: College of Education and College of Science & Technology
June 30: Exploratory Studies and College of Health Sciences
- July 1: College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities and Zeigler College of Business
While not required, supporters are welcome to join their students for this event. We’ve designed the day with both of your needs in mind! However, we do ask all supporters to pay $15 each to cover the cost of all event food items offered to supporters. The charge will be added to the student’s university bill for the fall semester after the conclusion of the event.
Mark your calendar for your upcoming New Student Orientation this summer at Mansfield! We’re excited to welcome our newest Mountaineers to campus this summer. Orientation is your chance to connect, explore, and prepare for the journey ahead!
June 23: Exploratory Studies, College of Science & Technology, and College of Health Sciences
- June 29: College of Education, College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Zeigler College of Business
While not required, supporters are welcome to join their students for this event. We’ve designed the day with both of your needs in mind! However, we do ask all supporters to pay $15 each to cover the cost of all event food items offered to supporters. The charge will be added to the student’s university bill for the fall semester after the conclusion of the event.
What's Next?
You've been admitted but what comes next? The Student Success and Admissions team work together to ensure that you start your college journey off on the right foot.
Student Success
Not sure where to start? We have designed our Student Success Centers to be the one-stop-shop for all of your student needs. If you don’t know what question to ask, or who to reach out to, come see our Student Success Staff and we will get you where you need to be.
New Student Orientation Team
Emmy Borst
- Executive Director of Student Success
- Lock Haven
- Bloomsburg
- Mansfield
- Clearfield
Brenden Graulau
- Associate Director of Student Success & Director of Orientation
- Lock Haven
Nicholas Paesano
- Associate Director of Student Success & Director of Orientation
- Bloomsburg
Nichole Book
- DEI Coordinator, Title IX Deputy
- Mansfield
