New Student and Family Programming

Congratulations on your decision to continue your educational career at the University of Mount Union! The Office of New Student Programs is here to help you transition to college by ensuring that you are equipped to navigate campus life. Our intentional programs will enable you to learn about the University and connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students. New undergraduate students enrolling at the University of Mount Union for the Fall 2023 semester are required to participate in a two-part orientation program, Summer Preview and Fall Orientation. Select your student type under the term you are entering below to learn more about these programs.

Students Enrolling in August 2023

  1. First-Time Student

    What is Preview?

    Preview is a required two-day overnight program that provides new students and families the opportunity to “preview” all that Mount Union has to offer. At Preview, new students will be introduced to campus culture by becoming aware of the resources, support, and experiences available. Moreover, they will schedule for classes and meet an array of faculty, staff, and upper-class student mentors.

    Preview 2023 Sessions

    All new students who plan to enroll for the Fall 2023 semester must attend one of the following overnight Preview sessions and participate in its entirety. New students’ families and guests are invited to participate and stay overnight for the full experience as well. Day 1 of the program will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at approximately 3 p.m. the following day. The Preview sessions available are:

    • June 16-17
    • July 7-8
    • July 9-10

    If you are unable to make any of the above Preview sessions due to being out-of-state or experiencing extenuating circumstances, please contact the Office of New Student Programs.

    Register for Preview

    Preview registration will open mid-May. Students will receive an email, text message, and postcard from the University when registration opens.

    Preview registration needs to be completed online. To complete your registration, please login to your application portal. Please note that you will need the personal email address and password used to complete your University of Mount Union admission application. The registration form will ask for academic information, including your intended major and academic interests, as well as any College Credit Plus or AP work you’ve completed.

    *Please register for Preview as soon as you are able to do so. We have a limit on the number of students attending each session, so please register early in order to secure your first choice session. Once a session reaches capacity, we will no longer be able to accept registration requests for that session.**

    The Preview registration form will also ask if guests will attend the Preview program with you. Guests must pay a $65/person fee to participate in the program. If you plan to register guests for Preview, please have their name, contact information, dietary restrictions (if any), and knowledge of whether they plan to stay on campus prior to the registration process.

    New students will receive a confirmation email as well as arrival and contact information about one week prior to their session.

    Fall Orientation

    Fall Orientation for first-time students will take place August 18-20 2023 (right before Fall semester classes begin on Monday, August 21). All new students are required to participate in Orientation as it is part of an ongoing and multi-faceted transition process. Specifically, this process involves academic, intellectual, and personal development pursuits.

    While you're on campus, check out State Street and the surrounding areas of Alliance! You'll find plenty of restaurants, shopping options, entertainment, and overnight accommodations. Also, don't forget to check out our directions to campus and parking information before you hit the road.

    The schedule for Fall Orientation will be posted to this website by the first week of August. New students should pay attention to their UMU email addresses for additional information.

  2. Transfer Student

    Congratulations on your decision to continue your educational career at the University of Mount Union! We understand that transitioning into the University may have its obstacles, so we have intentionally designed a program to provide a seamless transition. Thus, in an effort to keep you on a path to success, it is required that all transfer students attend Transfer Student Preview.

    What is Transfer Student Preview?

    Since you are already familiar with college life, we have designed a one-day orientation session called Transfer Student Preview. This session is tailored to your needs and provides you with all the need-to-know information about Mount Union. At Transfer Student Preview, students will be introduced to campus culture by becoming aware of the resources, support, and experiences available. Moreover, you will finalize your class schedule and meet an array of faculty, staff, and upper-class student mentors. We cannot wait to welcome you to the family!

    Transfer Student Preview 2023

    Transfer Student Preview will take place on Wednesday, July 12. If you are unable to make this session due to being out of state or experiencing extenuating circumstances, please contact the Office of New Student Programs.

    Register for Transfer Student Preview

    Transfer Student Preview registration will open mid-May. Students will receive an email, text message, and postcard from the University when registration opens.

    Transfer Student Preview registration needs to be completed online. To complete your registration, please log in to your application portal. Please note that you will need the personal email address and password used to complete your University of Mount Union admission application. The registration form will ask for academic information including your intended major and academic interests as well as any College Credit Plus or AP work you’ve completed.

    The Transfer Student Preview registration form will also ask if guests will attend the Preview program with you. Guests will need to pay a $20/person fee to participate in the program. If you plan to register guests for Transfer Student Preview, please have their name, contact information, and dietary restrictions (if any) prior to the registration process.

    Transfer students will receive a confirmation email as well as arrival and contact information about one week prior to their session.

    Fall Orientation

    Fall Orientation for transfer students will take place Friday, August 18. All transfer students are required to participate in Orientation as it is part of an ongoing and multi-faceted transition process. Specifically, this process involves academic, intellectual, and personal development pursuits.

    While you're on campus, check out State Street and the surrounding areas of Alliance! You'll find plenty of restaurants, shopping options, entertainment, and overnight accommodations. Also, don't forget to check out our directions to campus and parking information before you hit the road.

    The schedule for Fall Orientation will be posted to this website by the first week of August. New students should pay attention to their UMU email addresses for additional information.

  3. International Student

    Congratulations on your decision to continue your educational career at the University of Mount Union! We understand that attending college internationally may have its obstacles, so we have intentionally designed a program to provide a seamless transition. Thus, in an effort to keep you on a path to success, it is required that all international students attend Preview and International Student Orientation.

    Important dates for new international students are:

    • Arrival: 12-13 August 2023
    • International Student Orientation and Fall Orientation: 14-20 August 2023

    Register for Preview and International Student Orientation

    Preview registration will open mid-May. Preview registration needs to be completed online. To complete your registration, please login to your application portal. Please note that you will need the personal email address and password used to complete your University of Mount Union admission application. The registration form will ask for academic information including your intended major and academic interests as well as any College Credit Plus or AP work you’ve completed.

    *Please register for Preview as soon as you are able to do so. We have a limit on the number of students attending each session, so please register early in order to secure your first choice session. Once a session reaches capacity, we will no longer be able to accept registration requests for that session.**

    The Preview registration form will also ask if guests will attend the Preview program with you. Guests will need to pay a $20/person fee to participate in the program. If you plan to register guests for Preview, please have their name, contact information, dietary restrictions (if any), and knowledge of whether they plan to stay on campus prior to the registration process.

  4. Family Members and Guests

    Preview

    Parents, family members, and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend a Preview session alongside their student. We provide a family and guest schedule that runs concurrently with the student schedule. For some programs, families/guests and students have separate schedules.

    Parents, family members, and guests will need to pay a per-person fee to attend and participate in the Preview program. The fee covers meals, materials received during the program, staffing, and more. 

    • First-Time Student Families and Guests: The family and guest fee for our two-day Preview program is $65/person. Overnight housing accommodations on campus are available for family members and guests attending this program at no additional cost. These accommodations can be made within the Preview registration form.
    • Transfer Student Families and Guests: The family and guest fee for our one-day Preview program is $20/person.


    Move-In and Fall Orientation

    Move-in for new students enrolling for the Fall 2023 semester is scheduled for August 18, 2023 beginning at 9 a.m., which will lead directly into Orientation. The first day of classes for the fall semester is August 21, 2023. More information will be provided during the summer months as we approach the fall opening.

Resources


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Welcome Raider! As a Mount Union student, you’ll pursue your passions, gain real-world experience, and forge lifelong connections.

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As a parent/family member of a Mount Union student, you too have begun an exciting journey at Mount Union. We want to keep you updated as much as possible and assist your student along the way.

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Make lifetime friends and build lifelong skills through Mount Union’s rich student life offerings.

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There are many benefits to attending our New Student Programming, including the chance to learn more about your major, minor, and general education curriculum.

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See you soon!