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.
SPRING 2026 NEW STUDENT WELCOME PROGRAMS
Complete the Stockton University Online Orientation Module!
We have developed a self-guided online orientation platform that will provide you
with important information related to your academic and social transition to Stockton
during your first year. This information remains accessible should you need to revisit
it.Complete the self-guided online orientation module and quiz prior to attending your
Orientation Day. For most students, the self-guided online orientation module will take approximately
1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. We encourage you to navigate the online module
at your own pace.Link:https://stockton.edu/orientation/index.html
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!
Common Questions (Spring 2026)
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 from the Student Records office during normal business hours.
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 winter hours schedule through January 19. The full shuttle schedules will resume on the first day of classes, Tuesday January 20, 2026.
Galloway Shuttle Service
- Shuttles will not operate from December 18 - January 19
- On January 19th, the Lots 8AB Route will run from 5pm–10pm only.
- Full service will resume on Tuesday, January 20th
Atlantic City Shuttle Service
- From January 2nd – January 19th, shuttles will run on a modified schedule, operating
between the Scarpa Academic Center and A&S only.
- AC Departures - 9:00am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm
- Galloway Departures - 10:30am, 1:30pm, 5:00pm
- Full service will resume on Tuesday, January 20th.
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 2026 meal plan is active beginning on Friday January 16, 2026.
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
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Picture Stockton... soaring higher on Spirit Day
Friday, September 6th, 2024 -
Picture Stockton...Welcoming New Ospreys with Open Wings
Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 -
Picture Stockton...Welcoming Ospreys to Campus
Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
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.
