New Student Orientation

Orientation
We're excited for you to participate in our three-part orientation experience for Fall 2025, Ready, Set, Griffins!
 
Part One: Griffin Ready

At Griffin Ready Days, you'll spend time with current and future Griffins on campus as you learn about GMercyU student resources, opportunities, and more. 

Families are very welcome at Griffin Ready Days! 


First-Year (Freshmen) Student Griffin Ready Days

Here, you'll also register for classes with the support and guidance of an academic advisor. Please note: You only have to attend one Griffin Ready day, and they may be major/program specific.

  • Tuesday, June 24
  • Thursday, June 26
  • Monday, July 14
  • Wednesday, July 16

Students who have submitted their deposits will be emailed instructions for registering for Griffin Ready sessions. You will need to have taken your placement tests at least two weeks before your Griffin Ready Day.

Transfer Student Griffin Ready Days (Virtual):

The following are optional but highly recommended to ensure a successful transition to GMercyU! All sessions below take place from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

  • Wednesday, June 4: Designing your Griffin Path and Financial Services
  • Wednesday, June 11: Mission and Mercy
  • Wedneday, June 18: Guide to GMercyU Panel

Missed any of the above? Catch them again from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. on these dates: 

  • Wednesday, July 9: Designing Your Griffin Path and Financial Services
  • Wednesday, July 16: Mission and Mercy
  • Wednesday, July 23: Guide to GMercyU Panel

Students who have submitted their deposits will be emailed instructions for registering for Griffin Ready sessions. Please note: Instead of registering for classes at Griffin Ready Days, Admissions will connect you with your academic advisor for a one-on-one advising appointment to register for classes.

 

Part Two: Griffin Set

After attending a Griffin Ready day, you will receive an invitation via email to our Griffin Set Canvas site. In Canvas, you will find online resources and additional to-do items prior to your first day of classes.

Part Three: Griffin Orientation

Griffin Ready and Griffin Set have led to this final step ... welcome to Griffin Nation! Orientation will prepare you for academic success, foster positive relationships with all members of our community, connect you to supportive resources and strengthen GMercyU’s mission and core values. 

Transfer (Commuter) Student Orientation: Wednesday, August 13

First-Year Student Orientation: Friday, August 22 - Saturday, August 23
Transfer residents are required to attend the First-Year Orientation.

Registration will be posted soon! If you have any questions, please reach out to orientation@gmercyu.edu.

 

Mission

Orientation prepares students for academic success, fosters positive relationships with all members of our community, connects students to supportive resources and instills in students the GMercyU mission and core values. Our Orientation Leaders are excited to meet you at Griffin Ready days and welcome you back at Orientation! Get ready to join #GriffinNation!

Frequently Asked Questions

Griffin Ready Days and Orientation are required.

Transfer Orientation is for anyone that holds 24 credits or more from their previous institution. It is highly recommended, but not required.  If you are a resident transfer student, you are required to attend the First-Year Orientation.

Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions about either event! Contact admissions@gmercyu.edu about Griffin Ready Days and orientation@gmercyu.edu about Orientation.

 

Please note Orientation is for students only. 

Families are encouraged to attend the Griffin Ready Days where they will join our faculty, staff, and administration as we show you our version of “Mercy Hospitality” and welcome you and your family to our Gwynedd Mercy University community. At this session, you will hear about some of the resources we offer to keep students healthy, engaged, and active participants in campus life.

Housing assignment letters will be mailed home the first week in July and will share your building, room, and roommate contact information.  

GMercyU's move-in day for fall athletes is Friday, August 15.

Move-in day for first-year residents and transfer residents with 24 credits or more is Thursday, August 21. Your housing assignment letter will include the specific time and location of resident student check-in.

For more questions and information for living on campus, please reach out to reslife@gmercyu.edu. 

Transfer Student Orientation is highly recommended. It will introduce you to the culture, traditions, and expectations of Gwynedd Mercy University and prepare you for your first semester.

You will also receive the information and resources you need to be successful in your college experience. 

Orientation will introduce you to the culture, traditions, and expectations of Gwynedd Mercy University and prepare you for your first semester. You will also receive the information and resources you need to be successful in your college experience.

The weekend includes fun activities to help you bond with other new Griffins, a service project, prizes, and tons of info sessions and activities. You will also officially be inducted into Griffin Nation at our Griffin Nation Celebration!    

Orientation is mandatory for all first-year and resident transfer students.

If you have any questions, please contact orientation@gmercyu.edu.

Please see GMercyU's campus map to find the parking lot closest most convenient for you.

We're happy to answer any questions you have! Please reach out to orientation@gmercyu.edu or call 215-646-7300, ext. 21020.

If you have Griffin Ready questions, please contact admissions@gmercyu.edu. 

You can also follow us on Instagram @gmercyustudentengagement.