High school seniors! We have extended the deadline to receive $4,000!

Visit campus by May 1 to earn the Visit Grant ($1,000/year) to add to your scholarship and aid offer upon admission.

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Summer Gator Orientation Dates

Register for one of these sessions in your New Student Portal. The August orientation date is for transfer students only.

  • First Year Student Virtual Orientations
    Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
    Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
  • New Transfer Student Virtual Orientation
    Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
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Part One: Advising Appointment

Once you have been assigned your faculty advisor, you’ll receive an email connecting you with them. Then you will schedule a personalized virtual advising appointment together for guidance and planning.

Part Two: Summer Virtual Sessions

  • Meet the First Year Class Dean, Aacha Brown-Gregg
    Time: Spring 2026 (details TBD)
  • Financial Aid & Financial Services Info Session
    Time: Spring 2026 (details TBD)
  • Center for Career & Professional Development Info Session
    Time: Spring 2026 (details TBD)
  • First Year Student Virtual Orientations
    Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
    Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
  • New Transfer Student Virtual Orientation
    Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST

For further guidance, contact First Year Class Dean Aacha Brown-Gregg at agregg@allegheny.edu or email orientation@allegheny.edu.

Volunteers helping at Move-in day for new students

Part Three: Gator Weekend of Welcome

#GatorWOW is your required, weekend-long, on-campus orientation that combines academic and social programming. You’ll familiarize yourself with Allegheny campus life and prepare to begin classes.

Contact Orientation