Our mission is to welcome and support incoming students as they transition into John Cabot University and adapt to life in Rome. Through Orientation, we aim to create a strong sense of community while equipping students with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive academically, socially, and culturally.
Orientation combines engaging educational sessions with interactive activities to foster connection, collaboration, and excitement, setting a positive tone for the semester ahead.
Orientation is an important step because it leads you to explore and become familiar with the campus and the city of Rome. Connect with new people and build a supportive community, gain a clear understanding of university resources and operations, and access guidance and support for a confident start to your university journey.
Arrival dates:
January 12 — All New Degree Seeking Students and Visiting students from the following schools:
January 13 — Returning students in JCU Housing, Gap year students, Enlus students, all other Visiting Students.
Orientation dates: January 12 to January 17
Make sure to complete your Online Orientation and all pre-arrival steps before you arrive.
Please be sure to check out these important links before Orientation:
Orientation check-in:
JCU Housing Check-in (if applicable):
Mandatory Orientation Activities:
Only Degree Seekers:
Please be informed that during orientation week access to any JCU buildings will be permitted only to students. No family members or visitors will be allowed on campus.
Guided by experienced faculty, staff, and peer leaders, Orientation activities will allow you to navigate the university campuses and JCU services, while getting to know your fellow students.
Navigation 101Go on a small tour of Rome, learn how to use public transport and where to find the closest pharmacy and supermarket, guided by your peer leader!
Learn your way around JCU! Visit Frohring Campus, Guarini Campus, classrooms, the fitness center, libraries, and all other JCU office buildings and facilities.
Complete this list of mandatory activities before you can start the semester: clear the Immigration Requirements, get your official JCU ID, and sign all mandatory JCU Forms.
For all students that are living in JCU Housing, this is a mandatory meeting with your Resident Assistant to go over housing rules, discipline actions and other useful tips about living in JCU housing.
Sign up for these fun filled and useful activities on the JCU app or reach out to the Student Engagement Office to see how you can join.
Each semester the Orientation and the Immigration offices select a group of mature and dedicated students to assist with orientation. Orientation Leaders will serve as peer-mentors for new students, who are making the transition to the University.
Orientation Leaders are full-time, undergraduate and graduate students who are responsible for welcoming and supporting all incoming students by leading a variety of sessions and activities during orientation week.
Work with the Orientation Team!
Roles Include:
Learn more about the positions. For more information, contact us at [email protected] (Orientation Assistants and Arrival Assistants) or at [email protected] (Immigration Assistants).
Applications for Spring 2026 Semester are now open! The deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.
Applications for Spring 2026 Semester are now open! The deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.
