New Student Orientation

YES! Orientation is an excellent way for you to connect with people and transition into life at JBU!

Not at all! Orientation is your transition into JBU right before classes begin, and it's mandatory! Orientation is filled with games, laughter and lots of information to make your years at JBU successful. Plus, you will meet other incoming students! Eagle Base Camp is an event in June where you can register early for classes, find a potential roommate and meet other incoming students.

Yes! Our International Office has a full international and MK orientation just for you. It is in the few days before New Student Orientation. Please see the international student admission page for dates.

Yes! We want all new students to participate in Orientation. As a transfer student, you will have specific events during which you can meet other transfer students and answer your questions. Although you may have had orientation at a previous school, JBU Orientation is a chance for you to get connected to the people and places that make JBU great!

Unless you have an unusual circumstance, the answer is no. The staff is busily preparing for new students and won't be ready for you to move into your dorm until 4 p.m. on Friday. 

See JBU's visitor information page for a list of local accommodations.

See JBU's visitor information page for directions.

We do not pick students up from the airport. For shuttle service from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) or Tulsa International Airport, you can contact Express Shuttle at +1 (866) 535-0127.

If you are a commuter, we want you to participate in Orientation! This process of orientation is for ALL new students to JBU. This is a chance for you to get connected to the people and places that make JBU great!

We want you to have the best, up-to-date information, so we will be changing the schedule as changes are made. Once you get to campus, you will receive a final updated schedule with all kinds of specific information. You should use only the final, printed schedule during the events of orientation. For on-campus students, this schedule will be in your room upon check-in. Commuters will receive their schedule at check-in. 

Orientation is a casual event, so wear comfortable, casual clothing. 

See the Admissions FAQ page for residence life questions.

Learn how to register your vehicle on Eaglenet.

We want you to have the best plan for you. You can adjust your meal plan one time only during the first two weeks of the fall and/or spring semesters. To make a change to your meal plan, log onto Eaglenet and go to "Tasks." View other FAQs regarding meal plans.

During Orientation, there will be an Information Desk located in the Walker Student Center. You can also come by the Student Development Office inside the Walker Student Center. Just stop by – we love to answer questions!

If you have questions before arriving, you can contact the Coordinator of Orientation, Sarah Erdman at serdman@jbu.edu or (479) 524-7133. 

In order to cover expenses (especially food) we charge a small fee for Orientation. The fee is $125 and will be applied directly to your student account.