All incoming students are expected to participate in the New Student Orientation program. This includes: First-year, Transfer and International, Adult Degree Completion and Graduate Students. Orientation is designed to help you get to know your fellow students, become more familiar with the campus, learn about Dominican history and traditions, and most importantly...have a great start to your college experience. The components of Orientation will help you learn how to take care of the "business" of being a student, and you also have an opportunity to have fun and meet your fellow penguins.
Orientation consists of two components:
- Online Portal
The portal is designed to provide an introduction to Dominican and to help you understand the “business of being a student." Complete the steps in your portal any time before school starts. The portal is smartphone and tablet friendly. - In-Person Orientation
Our In-Person Orientation will take place Thursday, August 22-Sunday, August 25. The scheduled program is designed to help students build connections and learn more about their college experience.
Register for Orientation
The registration form has been sent to your Dominican email address. Orientation is completely free and is offered at no charge to you, your families or supporters.
Sessions for Families and Supporters
Orientation is designed for students. However, there are optional events and sessions for families and supporters available in-person during Move-In Day on Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd. Sessions are available in English and Spanish.
Questions about Orientation? Email studentlife@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1978.
Living on Campus?
The Department of Housing & Residence Life will follow up with all incoming students regarding move-in dates and times. For questions, please email housing@dominican.edu.
Graduate and Adult Degree Completion Orientation
- Be sure to complete your online Orientation portal. The portal is designed to provide an introduction to Dominican and to help you understand the “business of being a student." Complete the steps in your portal before school starts.
- Our in-person Orientation, which will take place Sunday, August 25 from 1-4:00 p.m. at Angelico Hall. The scheduled program is designed to help you build connections and learn more about your college experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! All components are required unless otherwise noted. In-Season athletes will work with the Athletics Department to determine the required components.
Orientation consists of two components:
- Online Portal
The portal is designed to provide an introduction to Dominican and to help you understand the “business of being a student." Complete the steps in your portal any time before school starts. The portal is smartphone and tablet friendly. - In-Person Orientation
Our In-Person Orientation will take place Thursday, August 22-Sunday, August 25. The scheduled program is designed to help students build connections and learn more about their college experience.
New students can view their class schedules through the . If you have questions about your schedule, contact the advisor in your program.
A sample schedule will be emailed to you prior to Orientation. Students will also receive a copy of the schedule during check-in on August 17.
Orientation is designed for students. However, there are specific events for families and supporters available in-person on Move-In Day, Wednesday, 8/21 and Thursday 8/22. All family and supporter sessions are optional. Sessions are available in Spanish and English.
Yes. The registration link has been emailed to you.
No. There is no additional fee for orientation.
