August 2025

Journey to the Bluff - New Student Orientation    Welcome to Journey to the Bluff New Student Orientation. We are so excited that you have joined the Jaguar Nation! Orientation programs are designed to welcome new students, parents, and families to the Southern University community. We have carefully planned sessions to offer a range of perspectives on life at Southern University, in addition to providing you with resources and information that will be helpful to students, parents, and families during the first few months of the university experience. New Student Orientation is one full day. A detailed schedule of events will be emailed to you prior to orientation.       All Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Orientation Sessions are mandatory for Students!  Departmental Presentations, Campus Tours, & Social Engagement Activities   (Orientation is optional for Parents/Guardians)   This is for students that will be starting in the Fall of 2025 only.   *SUSLA Connect students must attend one of the two designated sessions. These dates are also open to all first-time freshmen.   There is a $150 non-refundable registration fee for all students attending New Student Orientation. The orientation fee is separate from the $150 housing fee. The fee will be added to your billing statement for the specified term at the beginning of the Spring and Fall semester after you register; you will not pay the fee when you register for orientation. The fee will include swag bag items, entertainment, and more! Students and parents will be responsible for their own meals. Orientation fees are nonrefundable. *Housing will not be provided for registered students and are encouraged to view our list of hotel recommendations