Welcome to Saint Leo University. Your Journey Begins Here!
Fall 2023 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 2023 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.
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. The first lesson can be viewed by clicking on the button below.
Pounce Into The Pride
June 6th: Residence Life and Housing Selection 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Deposited students are invited to join us online from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET on Tuesday, June 6, for an informational Pounce Into The Pride event with Residence Life. This Virtual Program is open to all incoming Fall 2023 University Campus students and their families. Meet representatives from the Office of Residence Life, learn more about the housing and roommate selection process, and participate in the Q&A. Use the following link to log in five minutes prior to the virtual event start time: https://saintleo.zoom.us/j/95425641554. Learn more about move-in, new student orientation, and fall semester preparations by visiting https://www.saintleo.edu/nso.
If possible, the Zoom account used to log in for this event should match the name, and either the e-mail address that the student used on their Saint Leo application OR the student’s new official Saint Leo e-mail address, when logging into this session. Please contact us at (352) 588-8499 or e-mail dawn.mcelveen@saintleo.edu with any questions you might have. We can't wait to "see" you there!
June 7th: Virtual House Party, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET
Join the summer Orientation Leaders for an evening of virtual games and meet both current and incoming students. Start making connections now and get to know your classmates!
June 8th: Parent & Family Webinar, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET
Parents and families are encouraged to join this series of summer webinars to ask any questions you have and to learn more about the resources available to help your student on their path to degree completion.
June 14th: Virtual Scrabble Scramble, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET
Join the summer Orientation Leaders for an evening of scrabble scramble and meet both current and incoming students. Start making connections now and get to know your classmates!
June 16th: Accessibility Services Webinar, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Leadership from the Accessibility Services team will provide resources and information related to their department, instructions to register for their services, and the ability to answer your questions.
June 20th: Parent & Family Webinar, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Parents and families are encouraged to join this series of summer webinars to ask any questions you have and to learn more about the resources available to help your student on their path to degree completion.
June 20th: Military & Veteran Affairs & Veteran Financial Services Webinar, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm ET
Leadership from the Military & Veteran Affairs team will provide resources and information related to their department and answer any of your questions.
June 21st: Virtual Pictionary, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET
Join the summer Orientation Leaders for an evening of virtual Pictionary and meet both current and incoming students. Start making connections now and get to know your classmates!
Weeks of Welcome | In-person Events
The Fall 2023 Weeks of Welcome at Saint Leo will include events such as new student move-in, the start of classes, and a variety of activities designed to help students acclimate to campus life while connecting with their classmates.
Airport Shuttle map coming soon.
International students will receive a separate email with information about available transportation.
Parent and Family Schedule: Details coming soon
Domestic Student Orientation: Details coming soon
International Student Orientation: Details coming soon
Graduate Student Orientation: Details coming soon
Welcome Week
Contact Us
For questions regarding New Student Orientation, please contact orientation@saintleo.edu or call us at (352) 588-8499 or (352) 588-8992.
Dawn McElveen
Director of Student and Family Engagement
dawn.mcelveen@saintleo.edu | (352) 588-8499
