Saint Francis University

The purpose for New Student Orientation at Saint Francis University is to acclimate you to the new people, new surroundings and new experiences you will be coming in contact with during the upcoming academic year.  

You will learn Franciscan traditions and values, which you will use throughout your academic career at Saint Francis University and in life.  New Student Orientation additionally provides useful information regarding academic advising, provides a chance to meet with administration and office personnel, and begin leadership development.  

After viewing this site and all its pages, should you still have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at Orientation@francis.edu.  We'll be happy to answer your questions and help to prepare you for life in Loretto!

Welcome to Saint Francis University!

From this page you can also view the following:

• take a moment to read our Orientation Mission 
• view General Information for Orientation
• view Arrival Information 
• view the 2008 New Student Orientation Schedule
• view a list of Important Events for your first Fall Semester 
• take a look to see who is Your 2008 Orientation Leaders 
• for directions to campus view Directions
• check out our Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to New Student Orientation
• view what's happening during Family Weekend 2008 (Online Registration coming soon!)