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The first step in your transition to Mansfield University is to attend New Student Orientation, where you will learn about the campus, meet with an academic advisor for scheduling, network with other students and obtain information about campus resources. 

As a new Mansfield University student, it is important that you read and follow all of the directions below. There are six steps that need to be completed as a part of your orientation registration, please be sure to complete all of them! Additionally, reviewing the FAQs page will also be a useful tool in finding answers for your questions .

For first-year students, starting during the summer or Fall semesters, there will be orientation offerings in April, May, and June. Orientation will be one day in length and will include an optional overnight stay in an on-campus residence hall. We highly recommend that students stay overnight and get a taste of campus life! This is a great way to meet other students prior to the start of the term. You may even meet someone that you would like to room with in the fall! 

On the day after orientation, the university will be offering an interactive trip to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and downtown Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Spend the night in one of our residence halls and enjoy your first off-campus activity with your fellow Mounties and a special guest! Register now, as space is limited! You don't want to miss this excursion with a surprise twist!

All of our Gateway students are highly encouraged to attend one of our on-campus orientations. For Gateway students who live in the Philadelphia area, Mansfield University will be offering an abbreviated orientation session at the PASSHE Center City Philadelphia location on June 18. Representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life, and Student Life and Living will be onsite to meet with students and their families.

Transfer students will have one-day orientation options in June and August. 

Please note that orientation is mandatory for both first-year and transfer students and full participation is required. Mansfield University is committed to your success as a student. Orientation will provide you with the tools, resources and support necessary to be successful.

Programs fill quickly, so please be sure to register as soon as possible! *Please limit the number of individuals and items you bring with you to Orientation due to space restrictions. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Mansfield University Mountie leading the charge.

Contact Us!

 Marie Domenech, Director of New Student Orientation
Call 570-662-4810 or
e-mail at mdomenec@mansfield.edu anytime!

Orientation Office Hours:  
Monday - Friday  8:00 AM - 4:15 PM     

New Student Housing

Looking for the "suite life?" Check out our great student housing ! Available to first-time and transfer students.

Orientation Information

Orientation Dates

First-Year Students:
Friday, April 26
Friday, May 17
Friday, June 14
Friday, June 21

Gateway Students / PASSHE Center City Philadelphia Location:
Tuesday, June 18

Transfer Students:
Sunday, June 2
Saturday, August 3

Register Now –Click here

Confirmation for your registration to attend orientation will be sent to your shortly before your session

Please note the following:

  • Your admissions deposit fee must be paid prior to attending Orientation
  • First-year Orientation fee for Spring/Summer dates is $90.00
  • Transfer Orientation fee for Spring/Summer dates is $50.00
  • All fees must be paid at the time of registration
  • All fees are non-refundable

Orientation fees cover all costs associated with the program, including meals, staffing, and materials.

  • Mansfield is committed to making your experience on campus both successful and enjoyable you or your student require accommodations during Orientation, please notify the Orientation office at 570-662-4810 or orientation@mansfield.edu.  For more information regarding the services offered during the semester for students with disabilities, please visit our Services for Students with Disabilities at 144 South Hall, call 570-662-4436, or visit us online at: http://www.mansfield.edu/ssd/

During Orientation, those students who are required to take an English placement exam and/or a Math placement exam will be given the appropriate time to do so. Both tests are web based and will be conducted in a campus computer lab. Information about testing will be sent as an attachment in your final confirmation email.

If you have already taken a college-level Math and/or English course, you could be exempt from taking either or both of these tests. It is important that you request that an official transcript be sent to the admissions office from the college from which you took the course, including any college courses you took while in high school. AP scores will need to be sent to the admissions office as soon as possible.

For more information on testing, please contact your admissions counselor at 570-662- 4243

And visit: http://www.mansfield.edu/orientation/placement-tests.cfm

Mansfield University is committed to supplying appropriate accommodations.  Should you need academic/testing accommodations, please contact the placement testing supervisor at 570-662-4810 prior to your designated Orientation date.

All new incoming students are required to complete a Health Evaluation Report. Forms must be completed and submitted to the address on the form prior to the first day of classes or move in. If your form is completed before your orientation date we would be happy to relay it to the clinic for you, just bring it with you to orientation and submit it during the paperwork session at the end of the day.

Health Evaluation Report - Click here

Provide your Mansfield University Admissions Counselor with your AP and/or transfer credits (if applicable): Be sure to submit an OFFICIAL college transcript to the Mansfield University Office of Admissions, Ground Floor - South Hall, 71 South Academy Street, Mansfield, PA 16933, well in advance of your selected Orientation date (contact the Admissions office for more information 570-662-4243).  This includes college transcripts for college-level courses you may have taken while in or at your high school.