Welcome Programs

Welcome to Stockton Fall 2025

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.

SPRING 2026 NEW STUDENT WELCOME PROGRAMS

SCHEDULE COMING SOON

All new students are expected to attend Welcome events noted on your schedule that is unique to you. The programs provide opportunities for you to meet your peers, help you become familiar with the institution, and show you how to safely and successfully navigate the campus community. Some events are mandatory for all new students no matter if you are a first-year student, transfer student, commuter, or residential student. Attendance will be taken.

 

*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs. This Welcome Program schedule is subject to change, check this website for our most up to date version!

Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair

Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair

Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair

Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair

Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Osprey Ball

Osprey Ball

Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Light Up Lake Fred

Light Up Lake Fred

Friday, October 10th, 2025
University Weekend Parade

University Weekend Parade

Saturday, October 11th, 2025
University Weekend Street Fair

University Weekend Street Fair

Saturday, October 11th, 2025
NPHC and UCGC Yard Show @ Street Fair

NPHC and UCGC Yard Show @ Street Fair

Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Stockton Myths and Legends

Stockton Myths and Legends

Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Fred Fest

Fred Fest

Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Stockton University S logo

IMALIVE Mental Health Fair

Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Veteran Day Recognition Ceremony

Veteran Day Recognition Ceremony

Monday, November 10th, 2025

Common Questions (Fall 2025)

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 when attending their mandatory programs on Sunday August 31, 2025.

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. Click here to log in with your Stockton (goPortal) credentials and submit your Student ID Photo.

Yes, all new students participate in any noted Mandatory welcome programs taking place, and attendance at social events are highly encouraged to gain comfort and connections on campus! Attendance for all mandatory and optional events will be taken by scanning your personal Event Pass QR code. Download your Event Pass QR code by clicking here and logging in with your Stockton credentials.
Step-by-step instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRaRXkV-n2M 

Shuttles will follow their summer hours schedule through September 3rd. The full shuttle schedules will resume on the first day of classes, Thursday September 4, 2025.

There will be additional shuttles operating on Sunday August 31st to support AC Residential Students attending mandatory programming on the Galloway Campus at the following times:
8:00am Shuttle departs AC to Galloway
8:45am Shuttle departs AC to Galloway
8:30pm Shuttle departs Galloway to AC

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

Sunday August 31st the Galloway Campus Shuttle will operate on the North Lot Route between 8:45am-4:30pm.

All information about dining can be found at the following website: dineoncampus.com/su. Your Fall 2025 meal plan is active beginning on Friday August 29, 2025. 

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 2025

Welcome to Stockton 2024


View photos on Flickr

Weeks of Welcome Spirit Day 2024 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.