New Student Orientation

Welcome to Saint Leo University. Your Journey Begins Here!

Fall 2025 New Student Orientation (NSO) is designed to prepare incoming students for a smooth and successful transition into the Saint Leo community. NSO includes a variety of programs and events that will set students on the path toward academic and personal success at Saint Leo University. Students entering the University for Fall 2025 will participate in in-person activities. These experiences will acquaint students with our campus, support services, policies, faculty, and staff while allowing them to complete all Admitted Students Checklist items prior to the start of classes. NSO will also provide incoming students with the opportunity to build friendships before the semester. Please note that all incoming students (whether commuter, resident, first-time-in-college, or transfer) are highly encouraged to participate in as many components of New Student Orientation as possible.

Participating students and their families will learn about opportunities and responsibilities both in and out of the classroom. By exposing students to the key services and resources available to them, we hope to empower them to make well-informed decisions.

Please take a moment to review our helpful New Student Checklist to familiarize yourself with the various documents and tasks you will need to complete prior to your arrival here on campus for the semester.

Pounce Into The Pride

Parent & Family Webinars

Parents and families of incoming students are encouraged to join this series of Pounce into the Pride webinars to learn more about Saint Leo University, New Student Orientation, move-in, university resources, and to ask questions as they prepare for their student’s transition to college.

Zoom Link

June 5: View Recording
June 19: View Recording
June 25: View Recording
July 9: View Recording
July 15: View Recording
July 22: View Recording

Student Webinars

Incoming students are encouraged to join this series of Pounce into the Pride webinars with current students to learn more about Saint Leo University, New Student Orientation, campus life, university resources, and to ask questions as they prepare for the transition to college.

Zoom Link

June 11: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET, Saint Leo Lingo & Trivia
June 26: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET, Speed Friending
July 9: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET, Open Q&A
July 24: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET, Virtual Campus Tour

Important Dates: Fall 2025 Move-In & Orientation Schedule

August 16 – Fall Athlete Move-In

Groups: Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Residence Life Office, Apartment 6

August 18 – Spirit Teams Move-In

Groups: GoldRush Dance Team, Game Day Cheer, Fritz Mascot, Pom Squad
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Residence Life Office, Apartment 6

August 18 – Freshman Ministry Retreat Move-In

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Residence Life Office, Apartment 6
University Ministry retreat to welcome new students, register by August 4
- Please visit the Ministry Retreat event page for further information.

August 18 – LEAP Pre-Arrival Program Move-In

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Residence Life Office, Apartment 6

August 20 – Autism Connect Pre-Arrival Camp Move-In

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Residence Life Office, Apartment 6

August 20 – New International Student Move-In

Time: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Residence Life Office, Apartment 6

August 21 – Biology Majors Move-In

Time: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Residence Life Office
After 8:00 pm: Check in at University Safety

August 21 – International Undergraduate Student Check-In

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: SAB Lobby

August 22 – New Domestic Student Move-In

Groups: Alumni, Benoit, Henderson, Roderick, Snyder, and Transfers
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at assigned residence halls
Time: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Residence Life Office, Apartment 6

August 22 – International Graduate Student Check-In

Time: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: SAB Lobby

August 22 – Biology Orientation

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall

August 22 – Mandatory International Student Session

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: SCC Boardrooms

August 22 – Commuter Student Check-In

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Bowman Breezeway

August 22 – University Welcome

Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Bowman Activities Center

August 22 – New Student Orientation Begins

First session starts at 4:00 pm
Continues through August 24

August 23 – Returning Student Move-In

Time: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Multimedia Room (MMR), Residence Life Office, Apartment 6

August 24 – Returning Student Move-In (Continued)

Time: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Multimedia Room (MMR), Residence Life Office, Apartment 6
After-hours check-in at University Safety

August 25 – Classes Begin

Mandatory attendance

August 25 – September 1: Week of Welcome

Events and activities to kick off the new academic year

August 26 – Nursing Program Orientation Session

Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: SCC Boardrooms

August 27 – Music Program Orientation

Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Music Building

Online Orientation Course

This short course will cover important new student topics to prepare incoming Lions for a successful first semester.

Complete the New Student Orientation Online Course through OKTA. This online course is designed to introduce students to Courses, our D2L system, and the resources available to them at Saint Leo University. The course is accessible 24/7 starting July 25th (Date Subject to change). The first lesson can be viewed by clicking on the button below.

New Student Orientation Online Course