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Fall 2025 Orientation

Move-in: Tuesday, August 19
Orientation: Wednesday August 20-Sunday August 24

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Fall 2025 New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation for Fall2025 will provide information and resources needed for students to prepare for a successful academic career at .

's Orientation is an interactive experience that provides essential information sessions, introduces new students to college culture and assists students in navigating the services and resources available to all of our undergraduates. Students can expect to develop a sense of community with other new students, learn about college life and make new friends. 

Whether you have questions about academics, registration, housing, transportation, student identification cards or financial aid, this Orientation offers important resources to help answer your questions and assist you in your transition to .

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Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, August 19- Move in, settle into your new home, meet your resident advisors and connect with your peers and future classmates.  

Wednesday, August 20-Friday August 22 - Learn how to navigate everything from connecting to the Wi-Fi to choosing and registering for classes. Enjoy Torah opportunities, nights out in New York City, making new friends, and learning about the many resources available for your success.

Shabbat, August 23 - Enjoy a Shabbat like no other on campus at

Sunday, August 24 - Make your final preparations for the first week of classes, have some fun with your new friends, and hang out at our traditional Welcome Back BBQ for all students, new and returning.

Orientation Digital Resources Access

Find Your Credentials

Watch a video tutorial to find your Credentials.

Find Your Credentials

Access the Orientation Course on Canvas

Watch a video tutorial to access Canvas, our online educational platform.

Access the Orientation Course on Canvas

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Free Office 365

CAPS Program

Learn more about the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development's Connections and Partnerships for Success program. 

CAPS Program

Find Your Credentials

Watch a video tutorial to find your Credentials.

Find Your Credentials

Access the Orientation Course on Canvas

Watch a video tutorial to access Canvas, our online educational platform.

Access the Orientation Course on Canvas

Free Office 365

Free Office 365

CAPS Program

Learn more about the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development's Connections and Partnerships for Success program. 

CAPS Program

Important Information for All Incoming Students

Health and Insurance

NYS law requires all students submit an immunization form to the Office of Student Health. The immunization form can be found here and upon completion should be uploaded within your admissions application in the Supplemental Items section at . Please be sure to submit the form before your first day of classes, as the law allows only a short grace period before students who are not compliant can no longer be on campus.

All students taking 6 or more credits are required to have health insurance. As such, you can either waive the medical insurance by submitting a waiver demonstrating comparable insurance coverage in NY or purchase the insurance plan. The form to waive out or enroll immediately can be found at . Please complete this process as soon as possible. Please reach out to yuship@yu.edu with all health insurance-related questions.

ID Card

Your Card is used to gain access to all buildings and shuttles, serves as your cafeteria card for on and off campus purchases, and serves as your library card. Please upload a photo of yourself to be used to prepare your ID in advance of your arrival using the following guidelines:

  • Picture should be a front facing picture of you alone and should be taken from the chest up.  
  • No hats, bandanas or dark sunglasses.
  • The picture should be taken in front of a solid color background.
  • Smiling is encouraged.

Upload your ID card photo using either the (for women) or the (for men).

You'll be asked for your legal name, your ID number (800XXXXXX), and the school you are enrolled in (Stern College for Women, Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva College, or Katz School). When you arrive to campus, you will need to present a driver’s license or other photo identification to retrieve your ID card.

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