Congratulations on your decision to attend Juniata College! We know that you and your family have many questions as you begin thinking about all of the tasks you need to accomplish before you arrive on campus. This webpage should answer many of these questions as you transition to Juniata!

For our new Juniatians, we have designed a series of activities and events to help prepare you to be an Eagle!

photo of Kepple Hall with Students

We can't wait to meet you!

photo of Kepple Hall with Students

Congratulations on your decision to attend Juniata College! We know that you and your family have many questions as you begin thinking about all of the tasks you need to accomplish before you arrive on campus. This webpage should answer many of these questions as you transition to Juniata!

For our new Juniatians, we have designed a series of activities and events to help prepare you to be an Eagle!

We can't wait to meet you!

photo of Kepple Hall with Students

Congratulations on your decision to attend Juniata College! We know that you and your family have many questions as you begin thinking about all of the tasks you need to accomplish before you arrive on campus. This webpage should answer many of these questions as you transition to Juniata!

For our new Juniatians, we have designed a series of activities and events to help prepare you to be an Eagle!

We can't wait to meet you!

photo of Kepple Hall with Students

Congratulations on your decision to attend Juniata College! We know that you and your family have many questions as you begin thinking about all of the tasks you need to accomplish before you arrive on campus. This webpage should answer many of these questions as you transition to Juniata!

For our new Juniatians, we have designed a series of activities and events to help prepare you to be an Eagle!

We can't wait to meet you!

New Student Dates of Importance

Move-In Dates by Cohort
  • Fall Student Athletes: Dates are team-specific and coordinated by respective team's coaches.
  • New International Student Move-In (coordinated by the Center for International Education): Wednesday, August 14
  • Inbound Session 2 Participants: Sunday, August 18, 8am - 10am
  • All Other New Students: Tuesday, August 20, 8am - 10am
Start of Semester Dates of Importance
  • New International Student Orientation: Thursday, August 14 - Saturday, August 17
  • Inbound Session 2: Sunday, August 18 at 2pm - Tuesday, August 20 at 5pm
  • Required Welcome Week Activities for All New Students: Tuesday, August 20 at 5pm - Thursday, August 22 at 5pm (additional Welcome Week activities for students take place through Sunday, August 25)
  • First Day of Classes for All Students: Thursday, August 22
  • Lobsterfest Student Involvement Fair: Sunday, September 1 (rain date: Saturday, August 31)

Steps to Take Before Coming to Juniata

Complete the following by date indicated
  • Account Setup: Set up your Juniata email account immediately upon receipt of your New Student Information Packet and check your Juniata email regularly throughout the summer. Instructions for setting up your account are located in your Juniata Application Status Page.
  • Advising and Course Registration: Check your Juniata email mid-May for correspondence from advising@juniata.edu and complete your Class Scheduling Questionnaire by May 31.
  • Orientation: Register for Summer Orientation two weeks prior to your desired date. 
  • Inbound: Register for Inbound at least two weeks prior to your desired retreat date. 
  • Housing: Beginning June 1, complete the New Student Housing Application and Roommate Profile sent to your Juniata email. Forms are due July 1. Housing assignments will be sent via your Juniata email on August 1. 
  • Online Training Modules: Beginning July 1, complete your Online Educational Modules sent to your Juniata email. Educational modules must be completed by August 1. 
  • Student Health Forms: Complete the New Student Health Form and return via fax at (814) 641- 3712 by August 1.
  • Financial Planning and Billing: Review your bill through Juniata's Arch Website, authorize additional users, such as parents or guardians, and setup a payment plan as needed by August 7.
  • Advising and Course Registration: Visit the First Year Academics page for information on submitting AP scores and college transcripts, and taking the world language placement test.
  • Student Accommodations: For students in need of academic or housing accommodations related to documented disability or learning difference, visit the Student Accessibility Services webpage for information on the process and schedule an appointment with Joann Noel, Director of Student Accessibility Services.
  • Financial Planning and Billing: Ensure you have received your Financial Aid Letter.
  • Financial Planning and Billing: After June 15, waive college medical insurance if you have other insurance coverage. The waiver must be completed by August 30. Please note, students from abroad are not able to waive the Juniata insurance given the coverage may meet specific visa requirements and/or enable students to access care in the United States.
  • Bringing your Vehicle to CampusRegister your vehicle if you would like to bring a vehicle to campus before arriving on campus.