Welcome Programs
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.
NEW STUDENT WELCOME PROGRAMS SCHEDULE 2025
August 29 -September 3
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.
Find your unique schedule below that applies to you by selecting the appropriate tab according to your residential or commuter status. All new residential students should have received communication from the office of Residential Life inviting you to select a check-in date and timeslot.
*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!
Friday August 29, 2025
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
11:30am Move-in BBQ
Location: Sports Center
4:00pm-6:00pm Dinner
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
6:30pm-7:15pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
7:15pm Break the Ice
*free drawstring bag to attendees, snacks available
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Saturday August 30, 2025
8:00am-9:30am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
9:30am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:45am-10:30am Mandatory Building Belonging
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:30am-10:45am Mandatory Title IX Resources
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:45am-11:30am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Campus Center Event Room
11:30am-1:30pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:30am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Pop-up
Stop by the Chartwells table for free treat and learn about Boost, our new mobile
ordering app! Sign up and receive 20% off your first order!
Location: Independence Plaza
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
1:30pm-1:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
1:40pm-2:25pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:25pm-3:10pm Mandatory SUPD 101: Campus Safety
Location: Campus Center Event Room
4:00pm Volleyball & Basketball w/ Intramurals
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
4:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
7:00pm Big Prize Bingo hosted by Campus Center Operations
Location: Campus Center Event Room
7:00pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
10:00pm Free Community Event: Atlantic City Fireworks on the Boardwalk (Please note: no Stockton shuttles will be running for this event)
Sunday August 31, 2025
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
9:00am-12:00pm Beach Day in AC
Location: Stockton's Atlantic City Campus
11:00am Men's Soccer @ Home vs Denison
11:00am Game Room Open
Location Campus Center
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11:00am-2:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
2:00pm-4:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
7:00pm Hypnotic Intoxication hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
Location: Campus Center Event Room
8:30pm Volleyball & Basketball w/ Intramurals
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 1, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm Scavenger Hunt hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life & Stockton Entertainment Team
Location: TRLC Quad
1:00pm-4:00pm Labor Day Fest hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
Location: TRLC Quad (by Housing 2/3)
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailoom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
2:00pm-4:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
Location: Campus Center Coffee House
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 2, 2025
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Living Learning Community Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-2:30pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Womens, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F103)
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
2:00pm-4:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
8:00pm Think Fast Game Show hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
*CASH PRIZE for winning team!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Wednesday September 3, 2025
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day Pep Rally
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
*FREE refreshments, music, Inflatables, Games
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm Basketball Tournament with Intramurals
Location: I-Wing Gym
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
6:00pm Women's Soccer @ Home vs. Drew
7:00pm Field Hockey Home Game vs Haverford
7:00pm Welcome Back Bash Sponsored by: Student Development
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Saturday August 30, 2025
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:30am Move-in BBQ
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
4:00pm-6:00pm Dinner
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
6:15pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting for AC residents who moved in 8/30
Location: Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room (AC Academic Building)
6:15pm Mandatory Galloway Residential Life Meeting for Galloway residents who moved in 8/30
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
7:00pm Big Prize Bingo hosted by Campus Center Operations
Location: Campus Center Event Room (BOT side)
7:00pm Welcome Waves hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman & Parkview Halls
7:15pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center Coffee House & Game Room
10:00pm Free Community Event: Atlantic City Fireworks on the Boardwalk (Please note: no Stockton shuttles will be running for this event)
Sunday August 31, 2025
8:00am-9:30am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
9:30am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:45am-10:30am Mandatory Building Belonging
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:30am-10:45am Mandatory Title IX Resources
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:45am-11:30am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:30am-1:30pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:30am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Pop-up
Stop by the Chartwells table for free treat and learn about Boost, our new mobile
ordering app! Sign up and receive 20% off your first order!
Location: Independence Plaza
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11:30am Men's Soccer @ Home vs Denison
1:30pm-1:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
1:40pm-2:25pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:25pm-3:10pm Mandatory SUPD 101: Campus Safety
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
7:00pm Hypnotic Intoxication hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
Location: Campus Center Event Room
8:30pm Volleyball & Basketball w/ Intramurals
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 1, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm Scavenger Hunt hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life & Stockton Entertainment Team
Location: TRLC Quad
1:00pm-4:00pm Labor Day Fest hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
Location: TRLC Quad (by Housing 2/3)
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailoom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
2:00pm-4:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
Location: Campus Center Coffee House
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 2, 2025
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Living Learning Community Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-2:30pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Womens, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F103)
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
2:00pm-4:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
8:00pm Think Fast Game Show hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
*CASH PRIZE for winning team!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Wednesday September 3, 2025
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm Basketball Tournament with Intramurals
Location: I-Wing Gym
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
6:00pm Women's Soccer @ Home vs. Drew
7:00pm Field Hockey Home Game vs Haverford
7:00pm Welcome Back Bash hosted by Student Development
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Sunday August 31, 2025
8:00am-9:30am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
8:30am- 9:30am Commuter ID Pickup Available
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:30am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:45am-10:30am Mandatory Building Belonging
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:30am-10:45am Mandatory Title IX Resources
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:45am-11:30am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:30am- 1:30pm Commuter ID Pickup Available
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:30am-1:30pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:30am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Pop-up
Stop by the Chartwells table for free treat and learn about Boost, our new mobile
ordering app! Sign up and receive 20% off your first order!
Location: Independence Plaza
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11:30am Men's Soccer @ Home vs Denison
1:30pm-1:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
1:40pm-2:25pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:25pm-3:10pm Mandatory SUPD 101: Campus Safety
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
3:45pm Commuter Connections
Location: Campus Center Board of Trustees Room
*FREE Food
5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
7:00pm Hypnotic Intoxication hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
Location: Campus Center Event Room
8:30pm Volleyball & Basketball w/ Intramurals
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 1, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm Scavenger Hunt hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life & Stockton Entertainment Team
Location: TRLC Quad
1:00pm-4:00pm Labor Day Fest hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
Location: TRLC Quad (by Housing 2/3)
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailoom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
2:00pm-4:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
Location: Campus Center Coffee House
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 2, 2025
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Living Learning Community Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-2:30pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Womens, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F103)
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
2:00pm-4:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
8:00pm Think Fast Game Show hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
*CASH PRIZE for winning team!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Wednesday September 3, 2025
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm Basketball Tournament with Intramurals
Location: I-Wing Gym
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
6:00pm Women's Soccer @ Home vs. Drew
7:00pm Field Hockey Home Game vs Haverford
7:00pm Welcome Back Bash hosted by Student Development
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Residential Students only
On your respective move-in day, you are required to attend a Mandatory Residential Life Meeting.
Mandatory Residential Life Meeting (Residential Students only)
Galloway residents moving in on Friday 8/29: 6:30pm Big Blue Sports Center
Galloway residents moving in on Saturday 8/30: 6:15pm Big Blue Sports Center
AC Residents moving in on Saturday 8/30: 6:15pm Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room (AC Academic Building)
Saturday August 31, 2025
11:45am-12:45pm Adult Learner Meet & Greet
*you can pick up your ID card at this event!
Location: Career Success Studio, Campus Center (Galloway Campus)
Virtual Welcome content will be provided at a later date in lieu of the in-person mandatory educational sessions taking place on Saturday 8/30 or Sunday 8/31. While Adult learners are not expected to attend the in-person mandatory educational sessions or social events taking place throughout the week, you are invited to attend any of those sessions as you please including our affinity spaces, commuter connections session, and 9/3 Spirit Day events!
Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks Show (Please note: no Stockton shuttles will be running for this event)
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.
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.
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.
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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.
