Congratulations on your decision to attend Juniata College and welcome to the Juniata community!

on the quad at Juniata CollegeWe know that you and your family have many questions and concerns as you begin thinking about all of the tasks you need to accomplish before you arrive on campus.

New Student Transitions & Orientation

As a new Juniatian, there are a series of activities and events throughout the coming months to help you prepare for your time as a Juniata Eagle: 

  • Summer Orientation is a required one-day experience on the Juniata campus where you will receive vital information on how to be a successful student inside and outside of the classroom. You will meet with fellow students, tour sample residence halls rooms, and meet with an academic advisor to complete your first semester schedule. We ask for parents and families to attend our Summer Orientation programming. 
  • Inbound is a strongly encouraged retreat-based experience in which you will join a cohort of other Juniatians to get to know each other and the Juniata and surrounding communities. 
    • Inbounds 1, 3, 4, and 5 have different retreat options for you to selection from:
      • Outdoor Exploration: Enjoy three days of camping, kayaking, hammocking, hiking, and stargazing in the beautiful central Pennsylvania environment. 
      • Outdoor Adventures: for the outdoors-person who is a little for daring! In this retreat you will experience white water rafting, a high ropes course, and some rock climbing. 
      • Fun and Games: Do you enjoy escape rooms, board games, mini-golf, laser tag, life-size hungry hungry hippos, and indoor trampoline parks? If you said yes, this retreat is for you. Come re-live your middle school field days!
      • Arts and Theatre: Excited to begin learning about the cultural attractions of Juniata and the Huntingdon area? In this retreat, you will have the opportunity to explore nearby museums, paint pottery, enjoy a paint & (sparking) sip, and take an improv class. 
      • Leadership and Self-Discovery: In this retreat, you will start the Juniatian process of thinking about who you are. This retreat offers opportunity to meditate, contribute to the local community through a service project, meet and have conversation with campus leaders, and enjoy personal and leadership workshops. 
      • Sports and Recreation: During this retreat, you'll be able to enjoy live baseball, take part in an ultimate frisbee training session and tournament, visit Top Golf Pittsburgh, and play a little kickball!
    • Inbound 2 will take place in locations across the United States for students eager to embrace Juniata's study-away ethos. 
      • Huntingdon Highlights: A bit of a different take from our other Huntingdon-based retreats. In this retreat, you will be able to dabble in a little bit of everything Huntingdon has to offer. Take all of the retreats above, mix them together, and you've got this retreat. 
      • Exploring Washington, D.C.*: In this retreat, you and fellow Juniatians will explore our nation's capital - the history, the sports, the culture and the food while meeting fellow Juniatians, new and graduated. 
      • Exploring Chicago*: Have you ever wondered what the perfect Chicago hotdog tastes like? In this retreat, you will have the opportunity to try and find it. Discover Chicago with fellow students and meet alumni while discovering all Chicago has to offer. 
      • Exploring Grand Teton National Park*: Travel out West for a retreat full of hiking, exploring, and outdoor adventuring.

* These retreats have a $200 associated cost to account for additional retreat expenses. Retreat participants are responsible for travel arrangements to and from the retreat location.

  • Fall Orientation is a required experience for new students where you will participate in final orienting activities and residential students will get settled into your new home. 

 Fall 2020 New Student Transition Dates

To register for Summer Orientation and Inbound, click on the link below for your preferred date. Inbound registration and retreat information will be available beginning March 1, 2020. Log in using the same e-mail address and password that you used for your Juniata admission application.

*Students from abroad will work directly with the Center for International Education and Juniata athletics to determine arrival date and travel plans. Fall Athletes will also have an earlier arrival date determined by sport; communication for each team's arrival will come directly from the respective coach.

New Student Next Steps

Now that you are a Juniata student, we know you have many questions about what to do next. Please refer to the items below to help guide you in this process. 

  • Look for your New Student Information Packet via USPS the week of March 16, 2020.
  • Set up your Juniata online account and check your Juniata email regularly prior to orientation and leading up to the fall semester. Instructions for account creation will be in your New Student Information Packet. 
  • Register for Summer Orientation beginning February 3, 2020. 
  • Register for an Inbound retreat beginning March 1, 2020. 
  • If applying for Federal Student Loans, complete the Federal Student Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note.
  • Request to have AP scores and college transcripts from other institutions sent to the Registrar's Office. 
  • Complete your Course Registration Information Form by June 15, 2020 (available May 1, 2020). 
  • Complete and return your Health Form prior to your arrival on campus. 
  • Complete your Housing Application and Roommate Preference Form by June 30, 2020 (available June 1, 2020). 
  • Contact the Student Accessibility Services Office to request accommodations if desired. 
  • Register your vehicle if you would like to bring your vehicle to campus (available August 1, 2020). 
  • Complete your online training modules related to alcohol, sexual assault & interpersonal violence prevention, and equity, diversity & inclusion (available via your Juniata email by July 20, 2020).