New Student Orientation

We are excited to welcome you to our vibrant community. Please review the orientation information based on campus location for details.

Kean Union Orientation

Kean Jersey Orientation

The New Student Experience is designed to seamlessly transition you into the Kean community. Orientation is the heartbeat of the New Student Experience. This is where your “college experience” comes to life, and you begin to see yourself as a Kean Cougar. All incoming Kean Union freshmen students are required to attend.

Beyond tours, you’ll participate in sessions that introduce you to our diverse campus culture and the wealth of resources available within small groups led by Orientation Leaders. Expect high energy, plenty of icebreakers, and the official start of lifelong friendships. 

Remember to complete the Pre-Orientation Modules prior to the start of the semester.

All in-person and virtual New Student Orientations (NSO) for incoming Fall 2026 Kean Union freshmen students has concluded. Students who missed the orientations to prepare for the semester should complete the pre-orientation modules and contact the direct offices for any follow-up needed.

Review the next steps in the New Student Experience, including move-ins, Jump Into Kean week activities and register for Freshman Convocation on Wednesday, August 26.

The New Student Orientation is designed to seamlessly transition you into the Kean community. This is where your “college experience” comes to life, and you begin to see yourself as a Kean Cougar. All incoming Kean Jersey City freshmen students are required to attend.

Beyond tours, you’ll participate in sessions that introduce you to our diverse campus culture and the wealth of resources available within small groups led by Orientation Leaders. Expect high energy, plenty of icebreakers, and the official start of lifelong friendships. 

Kean Jersey City New Student Orientation

Monday, August 24, 2026

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Register for 8/24 KJC Orientation

The Office of Accessibility Services provides assistance and accommodations for all students with physical, medical, learning, emotional and/or psychological documented disabilities both temporary and permanent. Any student requiring an accommodation due to a disability needs to contact the Office of Accessibility Services two (2) weeks prior to their selected NSO session. The Office of Accessibility Services can be reached at (908) 737-4910 or accessibilityservices@kean.edu.