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Welcome!

All new students will need to complete an orientation prior to beginning at the University. At your orientation, you will hear from multiple areas including: Financial Aid, Campus Life, Student Advising and Success, First-Year Experience, and more! It is a great time to meet other new students, and begin building those crucial skills needed in college. 

Fall 2026 Start Students: 

We are so excited you are getting ready to join us! 

Orientation: Direct from High School Students 

We are looking forward to helping you navigate your exciting college journey. As you are new to college, you are required to attend orientation to ensure you have all the tools needed for a successful start to your first year. Please see the information below for how to sign up, steps to take, and what to expect at orientation.

Guests

Parents/Guardians are not required to come to campus for orientation, however if they would like to come, they are more than welcome. We do limit each student to 2 guests at orientation and ask that when you sign up for orientation, you indicate the number of guests. 

2026 Dates

  • Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • Thursday, June 4, 2026
  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026
  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  • Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Day-of Schedule

New Student Orientation will be held on campus from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Register

Registration is now open for students who have been admitted and paid their Enrollment/Housing Deposit, log into your Application Status Page using the email and password you entered when you first applied for admission.

If you need assistance signing up for orientation, please contact your Admissions Officer

Orientation: Transfer Students

Transfer students who are transferring in 13 or more credits (excluding dual enrollment or AP credit) or students older that 24 years old, can attend in-person orientation. We highly recommend the in-person options as this is a great way to get to meet other transfer students.

Attend the In-Person Orientation Session

When registration becomes available, log into your Application Status Page using the email and password you entered when you first applied for admission. If you need assistance signing up for orientation, please contact your Admissions Officer.

Scheduling Classes

Set up a meeting with your Success Coach to get registered for your first semester of classes.

Find who your Success Coach is at Student Advising & Success. There will be a link that says "Success Coaches Listed by Major". Please visit the schedule an appointment link for your success coach. If you have any questions, contact muadvising@madonna.edu.

Guests

Parents/Guardians are not required to come to campus for orientation, however if they would like to come, they are more than welcome. We do limit each student to 2 guests at orientation and ask that when you sign up for orientation, you indicate the number of guests. 

Checklist Before Orientation 

Set yourself up for a smooth transition and please try to complete the following before attending orientation:

  1. Login to your Madonna email and setup your Madonna MyPortal. Refer to the email you received from no-reply@madonna.edu titled "Your Online Tools at Madonna University". If you need assistance, please contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@madonna.edu or 734-432-5800.
  2. Make sure you have filed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for your upcoming school year. It is important you list Madonna University (Federal School Code of 002282) on the FAFSA.
    Visit Financial Aid for more information about the FAFSA.