Welcome to Saint Leo University. Your Journey Begins Here!
Fall 2024 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 2024 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:
May 23, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Zoom Recording
June 3, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Zoom Recording
June 17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Zoom Recording
July 11, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
July 23, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Important Dates
- Sunday, August 11: GoldRush and Game Day Cheer Move-In, University Safety
- Saturday, August 17: Athlete Move-In (Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, and Volleyball only) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Residence Life Office, Apartment 6
Tuesday, August 20: LEAP Pre-Arrival Program Move-In 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Residence Life Office, Apartment 6 - Tuesday, August 20: Autism Connect Pre-Arrival Camp Move-In 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Residence Life Office, Apartment 6
- Wednesday, August 21: New International Student Move-In and Family Respite Area 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, SAB Lobby; Mandatory check-in for all incoming undergraduate international students. Please bring your immigration documents.
- Wednesday, August 21: Freshman Ministry Retreat Move-In 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Residence Life Office, Apartment 6; Register for the Freshman Ministry Retreat
- Thursday, August 22: New Domestic Student Move-In (Henderson Hall, Marmion Hall, Snyder Hall, and Biology Majors) 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, check-in at Henderson and Marmion-Snyder Halls. Biology Majors check-in at the Residence Life Office located in Apartment 6 if not living in Henderson or Marmion-Snyder Halls; 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Residence Life Office, Apartment 6; after 8:00 pm, University Safety
- Thursday, August 22: New International Student Check-In and Family Respite Area 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, SAB Lobby; Mandatory check-in for all incoming undergraduate international students who did not check in on August 21. Please bring your immigration documents.
- Friday, August 23: New Domestic Student Move-In (Alumni Hall, Benoit Hall, Roderick Hall, and Transfer Students) 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Parking Garage (Drive-thru check-in process); 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Residence Life Office, Apartment 6; after 8:00 pm, University Safety
- Friday, August 23: Graduate International Student Check-In and Family Respite Area 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, SAB Lobby; Mandatory check-in for all incoming graduate international students and undergraduate international students who did not check in on August 21 or 22. Please bring your immigration documents.
- Friday, August 23: Biology Majors Orientation Session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall
- Friday, August 23: Mandatory International Student Session 11:00 am – 11:30 am, SCC Boardrooms
- Friday, August 23: New Commuter Student Check-In 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Bowman Activities Center Breezeway
- Friday, August 23: University Welcome 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Bowman Activities Center
- Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25: New Student Orientation (all new students)
- Saturday, August 24: Returning Student Move-In 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Parking Garage; 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Residence Life Office, Apartment 6; after 8:00 pm, University Safety
- Monday, August 26: Fall Classes Begin
- Monday, August 26 – Sunday, September 1: Week of Welcome
- Tuesday, August 27: Nursing Majors Orientation Session 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm, SCC Boardrooms
- Tuesday, August 27: Music Majors and Minors Orientation Session 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Music Building
- Thursday, August 29: Honors Program Orientation Session 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Wellness Center Gymnasium
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 July 29nd. The first lesson can be viewed by clicking on the button below.
Parent and Family Schedule:
Domestic Student Orientation:
International Student Orientation:
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