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 2024
August 30 -September 4
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 30, 2024
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
11:30am-4:00pm 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 31, 2024
8:00am-9:00am 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 Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Title IX Overview: Sex-based Discrimination
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:00am-10:45am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Campus Center Event Room
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-1:00pm 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.
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Campus Center Event Room
1:45pm-2:30pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:30pm-2:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:40pm-3:25pm Mandatory SUPD 101: Campus Safety
Location: Campus Center Event Room
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
7:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
10:00pm Free Community Event: Atlantic City Fireworks on the Boardwalk (Please note: no Stockton shuttles will be running for this event)
Sunday September 1, 2024
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
10:00am 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 LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F-103)
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.
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
*FREE light refreshments, DJ, and glow items
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 2, 2024
12:00pm-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
7:00pm-9:00pm AC Game Night hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman Fire Place Lounge
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Sankofa (Men of Color) & TogetHER (Women of Color) Affinity Space
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
3:00pm-5:00pm 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 4, 2024
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.
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
*FREE refreshments, DJ, Inflatables, Games
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star Basketball Tournament w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
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
Saturday August 31, 2024
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-4:00pm Move-in BBQ
Location: Sports Center
4:00pm-5:00pm 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.
5:15pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting for AC residents who moved in 8/31
Location: Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room (AC Academic Building)
6:15pm Mandatory Galloway Residential Life Meeting for Galloway residents who moved in 8/31
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
7:00pm Big Prize Bingo hosted by Campus Center Operations
Location: Campus Center Event Room (BOT side)
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center Coffee House & Game Room
7:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
10:00pm Free Community Event: Atlantic City Fireworks on the Boardwalk (Please note: no Stockton shuttles will be running for this event)
Sunday September 1, 2024
8:00am-9:00am 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 Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Title IX Overview: Sex-based Discrimination
Location: Sports Center
10:00am-10:45am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-1:00pm 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.
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Sports Center
1:45pm-2:30pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Sports Center
2:30pm-2:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Sports Center
2:40pm-3:25pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Sports Center
4:00pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F-103)
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.
5:30pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
*FREE light refreshments, DJ, and glow items
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 2, 2024
12:00pm-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
7:00pm-9:00pm AC Game Night hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman Fire Place Lounge
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Sankofa (Men of Color) & TogetHER (Women of Color) Affinity Space
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
3:00pm-5:00pm 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 4, 2024
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.
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 All-Star Basketball Tournament w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
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
Sunday September 1, 2024
8:00am-9:00am 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 Welcome to the Nest
Location: Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Title IX Overview: Sex-based Discrimination
Location: Sports Center
10:00am-10:45am Osprey Wellness
Location: Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-1:00pm 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.
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Sports Center
1:45pm-2:30pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Sports Center
2:30pm-2:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Sports Center
2:40pm-3:25pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Sports Center
4:00pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F-103)
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.
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
*FREE light refreshments, DJ, and glow items
Location: Campus Center Event Room
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 2, 2024
12:00pm-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
7:00pm-9:00pm AC Game Night hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman Fire Place Lounge
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Sankofa (Men of Color) & TogetHER (Women of Color) Affinity Space
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
3:00pm-5:00pm 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 4, 2024
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.
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 All-Star Basketball Tournament w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
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
Sunday September 1, 2024
8:00am-9:00am 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.
8:00am-9:15am Commuter ID Card Pick-up
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Title IX Overview: Sex-based Discrimination
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-10:45am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-1:00pm 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.
1:00pm-1:45pm MandatoryChoose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
1:45pm-2:30pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:30pm-2:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:40pm-3:25pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:45pm Commuter Connection
Commuting to Stockton this fall? Then this session is for you! Learn about campus features and resources available to commuters. Refreshments and giveaways too!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
4:00pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F-103)
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.
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
* FREE light refreshments, DJ, flow items
Location: Campus Center Event Room (BOT side)
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 2, 2024
12:00pm-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
7:00pm-9:00pm AC Game Night hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman Fire Place Lounge
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Sankofa (Men of Color) & TogetHER (Women of Color) Affinity Space
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
3:00pm-5:00pm 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 4, 2024
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.
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 All-Star Basketball Tournament w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
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
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 8/30: 6:30pm Big Blue Sports Center
Galloway residents moving in on Saturday 8/31: 6:15pm Big Blue Sports Center
AC Residents moving in on Saturday 8/31: 5:15pm Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room (AC Academic Building)
Saturday August 31, 2024
11:30am-12:30pm Adult Learner Meet & Greet
*you can pick up your ID card at this event!
Location: Campus Center Meeting Room 5, Galloway Campus
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Common Questions (Fall 2024)
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 they attend their Mandatory Sessions on Sunday September 1, 2024 in the Sports Center.
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 prior to August 16, 2024. Click here to log in with your Stockton (goPortal) credentials and submit your Student ID Photo.
From August 30-September 4th, the shuttles will follow their posted Summer hours schedule. Additional shuttles will be available to assist with AC student attendance at mandatory and optional events on the Galloway Campus. The full shuttle schedule will resume on the first day of classes, Thursday September 5, 2024.
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 Fall 2024 meal plan is active beginning on Friday August 30, 2024.
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 2024
Welcome to Stockton 2023
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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.
