New Student Orientation FAQs

Molloy's Orientation program brings the University together to welcome new students. During Orientation, students will have the opportunity to become better accustomed to the academic environment, the support services, and the important locations at Molloy to be successful during their time at Molloy.

No. While we strongly encourage all students to stay overnight as part of the orientation experience, it is not required. However, confirming your attendance at New Student Orientation means making the commitment to be on campus from 9:00 a.m. on day one through 1 p.m. on day two. You are still required to be on campus until at least 8:30 p.m. on day one of your orientation session. Day one programming will run until at least 11 p.m. As part of your registration you will be able to indicate if you plan to spend the night.

Bedding (sheets, blanket, and pillow), comfortable clothes, notebook and pen, shower shoes, sneakers, sunglasses, sweatshirt, toiletries, towel, medications. It is highly recommended that you wear sneakers or comfortable shoes to orientation.

Registration for Orientation 2025 is now open! Click here to register!

Remind your family members to sign up for Family Orientation, too, by clicking here: Register for New Student and Family Orientation | Molloy University

The Student Solution Center team works with all incoming first-year students to create their schedules through one-on-one appointments or small group registration sessions. Check your email and sign up for an appointment as soon as possible to select classes for the fall semester. Students who do not sign up for an appointment prior to NSO will have a schedule created for them that they will be able to view in Lion’s Den.

All first-year students will have access to their fall schedule on their Lion's Den account.  Any questions can be directed to the Student Solution Center at 516 323-4400.  We will also be offering a Last Call Orientation on August 19 for those that are unable to attend during the summer right before classes start. Stay tuned for more information regarding this program.  Register for New Student and Family Orientation | Molloy University

All meals will be provided during New Student Orientation. Please be sure to note on the RSVP form if you have any dietary restrictions. 

Orientation sessions are on a first-come-first-served basis. Please RSVP for the session that fits your schedule best, and you will receive confirmation of which session you are signed up for. If you are staying overnight, bring the following items: Bedding (sheets, blanket, and pillow), comfortable clothes, notebook and pen, shower shoes, sneakers, sunglasses, sweatshirt, toiletries, towel, medications. It is highly recommended that you wear sneakers or comfortable shoes to orientation.

Yes, students are allowed to have vehicles on campus during New Student Orientation. You do not need a permit to park during Orientation. 

Yes, we welcome the opportunity to introduce your family to Molloy. Family will be invited to attend a family orientation held on June 17 and July 8. Please be sure to register using the link included on the Orientation website.

Family Orientation: June 17, 2025

Family Orientation: July 8, 2025

We are also offering family experiences on June 18, 2025: Family Orientation Experiences | Molloy University

All new students will be asked to complete an online Canvas course with important resources to prepare for the Fall including educational modules and information regarding the first-year common reading book. More information regarding this course will be shared during Orientation and will be sent to your Molloy email.

All new students are encouraged to participate in the various summer orientation experiences.  More information regarding this will be posted on the Molloy Orientation website, sent out to all new students, and included in the Orientation Canvas course. There will also be Zoom sessions throughout the summer to prepare for the start of the academic year highlighting various Molloy resources.

Register for our summer experiences here: Summer 2025 Orientation Experiences | Molloy University

Learn more about our virtual sessions here: Summer 2025 Virtual Information Sessions | Molloy University

Yes, please be sure to email residencelife@molloy.edu with your request prior to June 12 for the June session, and June 27 for the July session.

You can always contact us at orientation@molloy.edu or 516-323-3458