Welcome Week & Orientation | Heidelberg University

New Student Orientation

Orientation for all new students and their families will take place on campus throughout the summer! Orientation provides important information you need as a new student, allows you to engage with our faculty, staff, and your peers, and exposes you to some of the many opportunities available as a member of the Heidelberg community.

Orientation is an immersive experience, where you will get to meet representatives from across campus! We're here to help you through the transition to becoming a Student Prince at Heidelberg. You'll have opportunities to discuss your academic schedule, financial aid package, and housing, find out more about opportunities to engage on campus, ask questions about our checklist, and dive into learning where offices are housed on our campus.

Each student is required to attend one orientation day of their choice. Prior registration is required, as each date has limited spots. Please plan to attend for the entirety of the day, as participation is required for all sessions. Each student has the option to bring up to 2 guests with them. Attendance of a guest is recommended, but not required.

*Dates / Registration will be released in February.

Schedule:

8:30-9:00am - Check-In
9:00am - Welcome
9:30-11:00am - Morning Sessions
11:00am-1:00pm - Student Engagement & Lunch on Campus
1:00pm-4:00pm - Afternoon Sessions
4:00pm - Farewell
4:15 Optional Afternoon Sessions

Registering for orientation is only available for students that have paid the enrollment fee.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week showcases Heidelberg’s many resources for academic, personal, and professional success and features activities planned just for you, the new HU student. Welcome Week will put you on the path to success at HU by:

Providing you with an opportunity to connect with the HU community, reconnect with your advisor, and establish meaningful relationships with students and faculty that will be the foundation for your academic and personal success throughout your college experience.
Encouraging a first-year student identity, building independence, furthering HU pride, recognizing your individual role and responsibility as a member of the HU community, and helping you develop a sense of ownership of and accountability for your college experience.
Allowing you to become an expert in navigating the campus while discovering the many resources available at HU. These resources meet the diverse needs of our students, and will empower you to create a successful college experience.

Check out the Welcome Week schedule here! This is a draft and should only be used for planning purposes.*

Some Welcome Week activities and events are required for all new students. We understand that some students may have conflicts and wish to be excused from some or all programming. The Office of Student Engagement may grant exemptions to students who demonstrate conflicts that are deemed sufficient to warrant an exemption. Students can request an exemption from a Welcome Week event by completing this form and returning it to the Office of Student Engagement.

Questions, Concerns, or Special Needs?

We want all of our students to be set up for success at Heidelberg. Please contact the Office of Student Engagement with questions or requests at 419-448-2207 or orientation [at] heidelberg.edu.