New Student Orientation
Fall 2023 New Student Orientation & Experience
WELCOME TO COUGAR NATION!
We are excited to welcome you to our vibrant community. As you embark on this new chapter of your academic journey, we designed New Student Orientation to ensure you have a smooth transition into university life. All incoming Kean Union new freshmen students are required* to attend these important new student events. The sessions include learning how to navigate campus, registering for classes, finding out about campus support services, meeting your new classmates, and building meaningful connections.
This Virtual New Student Orientation session is self-paced and available online 24/7.
To begin your journey, and access the Virtual New Student Orientation, simply click the link below.
We can't wait to see you climb higher!
Accessibility Services
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.
Travel Information
If you would like to make NSO an overnight trip, you can look into staying at one of local hotels listed below:
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport (2.7 miles away)
901 Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
The Kenilworth (2.9 miles away)
60 S. 31st St., Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Hilton Newark Airport (3.1 miles away)
1170 Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Courtyard by Marriott, Newark/Elizabeth (4.5 miles away)
87 International Blvd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Newark-Cranford (4.6 miles away)
2 Jackson Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
Hampton Inn, Linden (5.7 miles away)
501 W Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036
Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield (6.4 miles away)
304 US-22, Springfield, NJ 07081
More hotels and information on the area can be found at VisitNJ.org, New Jersey's Official Tourism website.