Orientation Information - Southeastern University

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is one of the most memorable experiences that you’ll have at Southeastern University. This will mark the beginning of your college career and your first steps into, perhaps, the greatest four years of your life. During these couple of days, you will get introduced to campus life, have a chance to get settled into your residence hall, and get to know our Student Development staff who will be guiding you through your journey here. Welcome Week is a time where students and parents can build upon the relationships started on opening day, be poured into spiritually, and get prepared for the transition into academia. We guarantee—whether you’re a new student or a parent of a new student—that you’ll feel welcomed into the Southeastern community as soon as you walk onto the campus. Check out the Spring 2020 Orientation Guide for more details.

Questions? Contact the Orientation Office at 863.667.5379 or the reception desk at 863.667.5000.

Are you Fire Ready?

Before arriving on campus each semester, be sure to complete all steps in the Fire Ready process.

Get Fire Ready

Arrival & Check-In

Spring 2020: Sunday, January 5 — Residence Halls Open at 1:00 p.m.

What to bring Technology available Spring 2020 Orientation Guide

Check-In Locations

On Sunday, January 5, all new students should report to the Student Activities Center from 1:00–4:00 p.m. to get their student ID cards prior to checking into their residence hall.
2nd-floor Aventura • 1st-floor lobby Bauer • Front lobby Bethany • Front lobby Buena Vida East • 3rd-floor lobby Buena Vida West Mezzanine Destino • 1st-floor lobby Esperanza • South Pointe Office, H6 for South Pointe/Valencia/Buttercup

Schedule of Events

11:30 AM–1:45 PM Brunch (Tuscana Ristorante) *optional The cost for Sunday’s brunch for all nonstudents is $10.25 per person.
1:00–4:00 PM Arrival & Check-In | Residence Halls Open – Check-in at the SAC
4:00–5:00 PM Parents’ Session (Sciences Building, S107) Join the student development staff for a time of information and Q&A. This concludes the parents’ portion of the orientation program.
5:30 PM Family Dinner (Mi Casa Café) *students only* This dinner is for all new students. This is a time to have dinner together and meet the First Year Experience team.

Fire Card: Student ID

The Southeastern University Fire Card is a key element in experiencing campus life here at Southeastern. The Fire Card is currently used for many functions on campus. The Fire Card is necessary for identification, room access, meal access in the campus restaurant, laundry and printing/copying. The Fire Card can  also be used as a debit card on campus. Money can be replenished on the Fire Card at any time during the year for purchases made in the café, Portico, the campus bookstore, and select off campus locations. For more information regarding the functions of the Fire Card, please contact the Campus Card Office at 863.667.5315 or via e-mail at campuscard@seu.edu.

The beginning of the new school year is such a big deal to us that not only do we dedicate the first few days on campus to giving you everything you need to get started, we make it fun too!

From necessary stuff like class registration, to fun stuff like Semester’s Eve, to the amazing worship experience of First Chapel, Welcome Week is a time that you just won’t want to miss.