Orientation
Orientation week is designed to help you smoothly transition to life at John Cabot University and the city of Rome.
The mission of the Orientation Program (OP) is to provide new incoming students and their families with an introduction to John Cabot University in order to allow a successful transition into the JCU community as well as to life in Rome. To do this, Orientation offers a combination of both educational and interactive sessions.
Orientation Dates
SUMMER II 2022 |
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Online Orientation - Opening end of May Arrival dates: June 30th - All Students Orientation dates: June 30th to July 2nd Make sure to complete your Online Orientation and all pre-arrival steps before you arrive. |
FALL 2022 |
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Online Orientation - Opening beginning of July Arrival dates: August 29th - All new Degree Seeking students, M.A. students, and visiting students from the following Freshman Year Programs: • Northeastern (N.U.in) August 30th - All other visiting Students, GAP Year students, ENLUS students, and returning students. Orientation dates: August 29th – September 3rd Make sure to complete your Online Orientation and all pre-arrival steps before you arrive. |
Pre-departure Information
Please be sure to check out these important links before Orientation:
Orientation Process
Orientation check-in:
- Receive your orientation schedule and lanyard
- Get you JCU ID ( remember to send your ID picture before you arrive)
- JCU Housing check-in (if applicable)
- Immigration Step 1
JCU Housing Check-in (if Applicable)
- Passport Scan
- Contract signature
Mandatory Orientation Activities:
- Campus Tour – Learn how to get around our urban campus
- Immigration Step 2
- Navigation 101 – Go on a small tour of Rome and learn how to use its public transport system
Only Degree seekers:
- Placement exam (if assigned)
- Advising & Registration – Meet your advisor and register for your first classes at JCU
FAMILY AND VISITORS POLICY
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.