New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation at Creighton University is the first step in your journey of becoming part of a community that supports your growth—personally, academically, and professionally. Designed to help you navigate the transition to college with confidence, our orientation experience fosters a strong sense of belonging, introduces you to the values that shape our campus, and connects you with the people and resources that will guide your development as a student, a leader, and a future professional. From your first day, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive network committed to helping you thrive and find your place within the Creighton community. The two programs that are included in the transition to campus are Summer Preview (June) and Welcome Week (August). 

Summer Preview Program/Registration

The Summer Preview Program has been organized to give new students an opportunity during the summer to meet with and hear from administrators, faculty advisors, and student leaders about course details, the registration process, extra curricular activities, and any other questions the student might have. Students will meet with faculty advisors and register for their fall classes. Several dates are specified during the summer, and students are invited to visit the campus at one of those times. Students register during the summer for the fall semester after consultation with a faculty advisor.

Welcome Week

All new students are welcomed on campus a few days before classes and participate in “Welcome Week’’ activities in August. New students move into their housing, consult with their advisors, learn about the University and its many resources and opportunities, and become acquainted with the school, faculty and staff members, and the other members of their class. Approximately 160 upper-class students serve as leaders during Welcome Week and work with small groups of new students offering individual attention and special help.