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
Staying healthy at BU - some great tips!
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.
Resources
Greetings!
Information Resources
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BU's Facebook page!
Click on the image below to open our 2009 Orientation Guide for new students!
(2 MB download)
Parents: stay informed
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E-mail 101
BU has recently switched to a new student e-mail system, Microsoft Live@EDU.
- New students who have not used the previous university
e-mail system will find documentation on the Office of Technology
e-mail support page. - Returning students have had their accounts converted to the new system. This includes a new style userIDs (i.e. jzs23175) and e-mail address domain name @huskies.bloomu.edu. Detailed conversion information here.
Welcome to the Bloomsburg University Orientation Office! My name is Kristin Austin and I am the Coordinator of New Student Orientation. First, I would like to congratulate you on your admission to Bloomsburg! With the array of educational options in existence, I am thrilled that you have chosen to pursue your education at Bloomsburg! The Orientation Office exists to provide you with all of the knowledge, resources and opportunities you will need in order to begin and progress your academic career at Bloomsburg. To the left, you will find several links to various campus and community resources that may be of use to you. Feel free to peruse these links to determine how these services can be beneficial to you. It is never too early to connect with the campus!
Speaking of connecting with the campus, the Orientation Office hosts several Preview Days during the summer to acquaint you with the campus prior to your official start date. We also host a comprehensive Orientation program prior to the start of school in the fall and spring. Orientation and Preview Days provide you and your family with an opportunity to meet with faculty and current students, tour the campus and learn about many of the activities and support services we have in place to ensure your success. Please check our website frequently to find the Preview Date that best suits your schedule, and to register for Orientation once the registration period begins. In the meantime, I encourage you and your parents to review the “New at BU” Orientation Guide as one of your first introductions to your new campus community. The “New at BU” Guide can be accessed by clicking here.
We are anxiously awaiting your arrival! Bring your Husky spirit, positive attitude and an open mind, but most importantly, feel free to Be You, at BU! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 570-389-4595, or by email. We are anxiously awaiting your arrival!
Sincerely,
Kristin Austin Coordinator
New Student Orientation