Congratulations on your acceptance to Georgian Court University! - Fall 2011

We are excited that you have chosen to become a part of our dynamic community, and look forward to working with you during New Student Orientation. 

New Student Orientation will be held for all new students, first time and transfers, Thursday, August 25th through Saturday, August 27th. This two-day event is a required program that reviews all the information you need to make a seamless transition to GCU.

All first time resident fulltime freshmen in the Women’s College are expected to MOVE-IN on Thursday, August 25th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.  All residents will receive their housing and roommate assignments from the Office of Residence Life prior to arrival on campus.  Please contact residence life at 732.987.2533 if you have not received this information prior to move-in.

Part-time, commuter, and transfer students will also have an OPTIONAL overnight stay in the residence halls.   However, students MUST indicate they would like to stay overnight when they sign-up for Orientation.

During the two day orientation at GCU, we invite you to call the campus home while you establish new friendships, explore the beautiful grounds and buildings, enjoy Georgian Court hospitality and most importantly, prepare yourself for the upcoming academic year and your First-Year and Transfer Experience.

Attending orientation is an important step in beginning you journey at Georgian Court.  Orientation is designed to help you:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a college student
• Get acquainted with your First Year and Transfer Seminar professors, orientation leaders, and classmates
• Seek independence
• Embark on new adventures
• Build new relationships with peers
• Highlight your past successes while creating new ones
• Become informed about the resources available at GCU

Please continue to check this website for important Orientation updates, registration information, and program schedules. 

Along with the GCU Orientation staff and student leaders, welcome to Georgian Court University and we look forward to seeing you in August!  You may contact us at the office of student activities...732.987.2606 or email orientation@georgian.edu if you should have any questions!

Enthusiastically,