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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 & Leadership Programs is here to help you transition to college by ensuring you are equipped to navigate campus life. New and undergraduate students enrolling at the University of Mount Union for the Fall 2025 semester are required to participate in a two-part orientation program, Summer Preview and Fall Orientation. 

Our Preview & Orientation Programs prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship by providing a welcoming and informative introduction to campus life. Through intentional programming, we help students build a strong foundation for academic success, personal growth, and active community engagement. Our programs foster a sense of belonging, promotes leadership and service, and equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their college journey and beyond. 

Select your student type under the term you are entering below to learn more about these programs. 

   

Meet the Preview Guides!

  

Students Enrolling in August 2025

  1. First-Time Student

    Preview is a required one-day program that provides new students and families the opportunity to “preview” all that Mount Union has to offer. At Preview, new students have the opportunity to build connections, learn about academic and campus resources, and finalize their schedule for the fall semester. 

      

    Preview 2025 Sessions 

    All new students who plan to enroll for the Fall 2025 semester must attend one of the following Preview sessions. New students’ families and guests are invited to participate as well.  

    • Preview 1 Thursday, June 12 
    • Preview 2 Friday, June 13 
    • Preview 3 Friday, July 11 
    • Preview 4 Saturday, July 12 
    • Preview 6 Tuesday, August 12 

     

    If you are unable to make the above Preview session due to being out-of-state or experiencing extenuating circumstances, please contact Student Affairs at NewStudent@mountunion.edu, or 330-823-2243. 

     

    Register for Preview 

    Preview registration will open on May 1 and must be completed online. Students will receive an email and text message from the University when registration opens.  

      

    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 (link) or AP(link) work you’ve completed. 
    • If parents, family members, or guests are attending Preview with you, please have their name, contact information, and any dietary needs available to register them along with yourself.  
    • New students will receive a confirmation email as well as arrival and contact information about one week prior to their session. 

     

    *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. 

      

    Fall Orientation 

    All new students enrolling in the 2025-2026 academic year are required to participate in Fall Orientation August 22-24 as part of our two-part orientation transition process. 

    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. 
      
    Transfer Student Spring 2025 Preview
    Transfer Student Preview will take place on either July 11 or August 12. You are required to register and attend one of these sessions. If you are unable to make one of these sessions due to extenuating circumstances, please contact Student Affairs at NewStudent@mountunion.edu or 330-823-2243.
      
    Register for Transfer Student Preview
    Transfer Student Preview registration will open mid-May and must be completed online. Students will receive an email, text message, and postcard from the University when registration opens.
    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.
    • Transfer students will receive a confirmation email as well as arrival and contact information about one week prior to their session. 
      
    Fall Orientation
    All transfer students enrolling in the 2025-2026 academic year are required to participate in Fall Orientation August 22-24 as part of our two-part orientation transition process. 
    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: 16-17 August 2025
    • International Student Orientation and Fall Orientation: 18 August 2025

      

    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.**

  4. Family Members and Guests

    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. 

        

    Move-In and Fall Orientation 

    Move-in for new students enrolling for the Fall 2025 semester is scheduled for August 22, 2025 beginning at 9 a.m., which will lead directly into Orientation. The first day of classes for the fall semester is August 25, 2025. More information will be provided during the summer months as we approach the fall opening. 

Resources


Group at Preview
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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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Incoming Raiders are paired with seasoned guides and other incoming students to start building lifelong friends, meet clasmates, and enhancing skills.

Faculty meeting with family at Preview
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There are many benefits to attending our New Student Programming, including the chance to learn more about your major and offices across campus!

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