All incoming students are expected to participate in the New Student Orientation program. This includes: First-year, Transfer and International, Adult Degree Completion and Graduate Students. Orientation is designed to help you get to know your fellow students, become more familiar with the campus, learn about Dominican history and traditions, and most importantly, have a great start to your college experience. The components of Orientation will help you learn how to take care of the "business" of being a student, and provide an opportunity to have fun and meet your fellow penguins.
Undergraduate Orientation consists of two components:
- Online Portal Orientation
The portal is designed to provide an introduction to Dominican and to help you understand the “business of being a student." Complete the steps in your portal any time before school starts. The portal is smartphone and tablet friendly. - In-Person Orientation
Our In-Person Orientation will take place Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23. The scheduled program is designed to help students build connections and learn more about their college experience.
Register for Orientation
The registration form has been sent to your Dominican email address. Orientation is completely free and is offered at no charge to you, your families or supporters.
Sessions for Families and Supporters
Orientation is designed for students. However, there are specific sessions for families and supporters available in-person during Move-In Day on Wednesday, August 19 and during Orientation on Thursday, August 20.
Questions about Orientation? Email studentlife@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1978.
Living on Campus?
The Department of Housing & Residence Life will follow up with all incoming students regarding move-in dates and times. For Housing & Residence Life questions, please email housing@dominican.edu.
Graduate and Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Orientation
- Online Portal Orientation
The portal orientation is designed to provide an introduction to Dominican. Complete the steps in your portal before school starts. - In-person Orientation
The Graduate and ADC in-person orientation will take place on Saturday, August 15,
from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Creekside Room (adjacent to Caleruega Dining Hall). The scheduled program is designed to help you build connections and learn more about your college experience.
Register for Orientation
The registration form has been sent to your Dominican email address. Orientation is completely free and is offered at no charge to you, your families or supporters.
Questions about Orientation? Email studentlife@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1978.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have additional questions, please email studentlife@dominican.edu.
Yes! All components are required for undergraduate students unless otherwise noted. Fall in-season athletes will work with the Athletics Department to determine the required components.
Our In-Person Orientation will take place Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23. There are different components designed to help students build connections and learn more about their college experience at Dominican. Students are encouraged to participate in events to get to take full advantage of what orientation has to offer. Please see your student email for the schedule of specific activities.
New students can view their class schedule through the Self Service portal. If you have questions about your schedule, contact the advisor in your program.
A sample schedule will be emailed to you prior to Orientation. Students will also receive a schedule during the Orientation Check-in on Thursday, August 20.
Orientation is designed for students. However, there are specific sessions for families and supporters available in-person during Move-In Day on Wednesday, August 19 and during Orientation on Thursday, August 20.
Yes. The registration link has been emailed to you.
No. There is no additional fee for orientation.
