Getting ready for BU
Who to call: a quick reference guide to phone numbers, e-mail for questions, problems
Life at BU: tips to settling into a great community
Information packet goes digital: assorted information of possible interest to you
Safety, crime prevention: steps you should take to protect your property and yourself
Banks, shopping, town: a quick rundown of resources near the campus
Cars and parking: what you need to know if you're bringing a car
The campus: an insider's guide to what's where
Meal plans: all the details about campus dining and options
Tuition, fees: expect your bill in late summer; meantime, here's the details
What to bring: a handy downloadable checklist of essentials to stuff in the car
A little extra help: a quick guide to academic and student services available to you.
Orientation announcements
Parents: stay informed
Parents of BU students can register for free e-mail updates from the president of Bloomsburg University. Learn about upcoming events, news and student and faculty achievement-all through the convenience of e-mail. Sign up for this free service.
E-mail 101
When you were accepted and paid your deposit, you were given an e-mail account and password and access to your new student records account and password. All these are sent to you by regular mail and you should not share the passwords with anyone. You received your email address in the letter acknowledging your advance deposit. Questions about your email account can answered by going to the Technology websites links below or can be directed to Technology Support Services via telephone at 570-389-4357.
All university messages to you will be sent to that email address - so now it's important that you start checking it regularly. You can log-in directly here. If you have problems, have lost the password, or have other concerns, go here for help.
Summer 2008 Orientation
Orientation is required for all new students. The sections below will help you determine when it is appropriate for you to attend orientation.
Fall Freshmen - June 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, or 26.
Students will choose ONE day to attend from 8am-4pm. Parents/families are encouraged to attend as well.
Download a schedule of the day's activities (pdf).
Welcome Weekend - August 21-24
Fall Freshmen should also plan for orientation in August before classes begin. This event is for students only.
Summer Freshmen - June 28-30
Students who have been admitted for the six-week summer program and who will be returning to campus after the completion of that program for the fall or spring semesters. Parents/families are encouraged to attend June 28 only. Students will move into their residence hall on June 28, and classes begin on July 1.
Download a schedule of the day's activities (pdf)
Please complete the Summer Freshman Curriculum Form Your summer courses will NOT be scheduled until you complete this form.
ACT 101/EOP - June 29-30
Students will move into their residence hall on June 29, and classes begin on July 1. Parents/families are encouraged to attend on June 29 only.
Download a schedule of the day's activities (pdf).
Transfer Students - July 9 and 10
Students will choose ONE day to attend from 8am-3pm. Parents/families are encouraged to attend as well. To register for orientation, click here.
Download a schedule of the day's activities (pdf).
Non-Traditional Orientation - August 23
This includes students who are 24 years or older and ACE high school students. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon.Register online right now.
If you are a part-time, non-degree or ACE student taking classes for the summer, you are invited to take a tour of campus, register your vehicle, and have your photo ID taken on May 14th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.
Summer Vehicle Registration
If you are a Summer Freshmen or Act 101/EOP student, you cannot pre-register your vehicle on STINF (Student Information System) until your summer classes have been scheduled. All new students are block scheduled into their summer and/or fall classes; you will receive your class schedule when you arrive for orientation. You can pre-register your vehicle when you arrive on campus the end of June.
Parking decals will be distributed on July 1 between 8am-4pm in the lower level of the Scranton Commons. Go to "Cars, parking" under Resources to learn more about parking requirements and restrictions.
Fall 2008 student housing
All new students who will be living on campus for the fall 2008 semester, must complete the housing process online.
- Check your BU email address for important instructions from the Residence Life Office.
- Go to http://reslife.bloomu.edu/ and click on "campus housing" to begin the process.
- Check your BU email address weekly for important updates.