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New Student Orientation

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Welcome to Saint Leo University. Your Journey Begins Here!

Spring 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 Spring 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.

 
Incoming students, parents, and family are encouraged to join this series of Pounce Into the Pride webinars to learn more about New Student Orientation, move-in, university resources, and to ask questions. Webinars will be held on the following dates:
 

November 20, 2024 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM
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December 2, 2024 | 3:00 – 4:00PM
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December 10, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00PM
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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 beginning December 4th. The first lesson can be viewed by clicking on the button below.

New Student Orientation Online Course

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Domestic Student Orientation:

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International Student Orientation: 

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Online and Education Center Student Orientation:

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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