“The community of believers was of one heart and mind.” Acts 4:32
What is Orientation Weekend?
The faculty, staff, and Orientation Welcoming team of Franciscan are so excited to welcome you to the Franciscan University Family! Navigating the next phase of your lives will be a journey and we are all here to help you in the transition.
The Franciscan community’s ultimate goal as an academically excellent and passionately Catholic institution is to send forth our students as joyful, knowledgeable disciples who will rebuild the Church during their time here and ever after. We are dedicated to helping students sharpen their minds, enlighten their hearts, and refresh their souls.
When is Orientation Weekend?
Orientation Weekend takes place the weekend before classes begin and every new student is required to attend. During these days, students will be moving into their residence halls, meeting their roommates, small groups, & classmates, connecting with faculty, staff and friars, getting acquainted with academic, spiritual, and wellness resources.
There will also be time to pray and participate in the sacraments as both new students and their families begin to transition to Life at Franciscan.
Undergraduate classes for the Fall 2024 semester begin on Monday, August 26, 2024. Move in will take place on August 22nd.
What are Baron Days?
Jump Start your College Career and Come to Baron Days this Summer! Baron Days take place on campus during the summer and are a chance for you to experience a night in the dorms, build community, meet with academic advisors and more. Learn More About Baron Days!
Questions about Orientation?
Find your answer in the Orientation FAQs.
For New Students
Community life in the residence halls teaches many valuable lessons, opportunities for growth, and ongoing conversion. Managing your schedule and newfound freedoms while also developing your communication and conflict management skills are aspects of the college experiences that will benefit you for years to come. While some students experience “growing pains,” our staff is here to support them to communicate, be accountable, and live harmoniously as they grow in Christian virtue and maturity.
For Parents
An important part of Student Life’s impact on the Franciscan community is our parent partners. As students move into the next stages of their lives, it can be difficult, not just for the students, but also for parents. Encouraging growth in intellectual, emotional, and spiritual maturity requires students to become more independent. Your encouragement, support, and advice are an integral part of this process, while allowing students to take responsibility for their actions, academics, and health. Progress towards true Christian maturity is made when a student is able to accept responsibility and resolve an issue. Along the way, the entire Franciscan family—from the Wellness Center to Residence Life to the professors—is dedicated to the success of every student at Franciscan University.
Welcome to Franciscan University of Steubenville
Welcome to Franciscan University of Steubenville! We are eager for you to begin your time at our academically excellent and faithfully Catholic institution. During your time here, we hope that you take advantage of the opportunity to find your community, pursue your professional goals, and grow spiritually. The Franciscan community is here to help if you have any questions throughout your journey here on our Ohio campus.
Campus Store – 740-283-6271
Information Technology Services Help Desk – 740-283-4357
Security Dispatch – 740-283-6333
Wellness Center
- Trinity Health Clinic – 740-270-3194
- Baron Counseling Center – 740-284-7217
Athletic Department – 740-283-6313
Parkhurst Dining – 740-283-6274
Student Life Office – 740-283-6441
- Dr. Daniel Dentino – 740-283-6490
- Vice President of Student Life
- Mrs. Juliana DeLuca Daugherty – 740-284-5867
- Assistant Vice President of Student Life Services and Events
- Mr. Robert Lesnefsky – 740-283-6335
- Director of Evangelization and Household Life
- Ms. Margaret McKee – 740-283-6335
- Coordinator of Household Life
- Ms. Kelly Colangelo– 740-284-7230
- Dean of Students
- Mr. Dominic Gabriele – 740-283-6515
- Associate Director of Residence Life
- Mr. John Recznik – 740-283-6260
- Associate Director of Student Engagement and Assessment
Enrollment Services
- Admissions – 740-283-6226
- Austria – 740-283-5247
- Career Services – 740-284-5251
- Financial Aid – 740-284-5255
- Registrar – 740-284-5255
- Student Accounts – 740-284-5229
- Center for Success – 740-287-5371
Residence Hall Directors & Coordinators
- Marian Hall RD
- Mary Parkhurst – 740-283-6768
- [email protected]
- St. Francis Hall RD
- Jacob Close – 740-283-6625
- [email protected]
- Lower St. Thomas More Hall RD
- Tara Mankowski – 740-283-8724
- [email protected]
- Upper St. Thomas More Hall RD
- Ashley Ricciardi
- [email protected]
- Trinity Hall RD
- Daniel Beckman – 740-283-6415
- [email protected]
- St. Clare Hall RD
- Tara Mankowski – 740-283-8724
- [email protected]
- St. Kolbe Hall RD
- Tara Mankowski – 740-283-8724
- [email protected]
- St. Junípero Serra Hall RD
- Jack Goodwin – 740-284-6701
- [email protected]
- Padua Hall RD
- Jack Goodwin – 740-284-3754
- [email protected]
- St. Elizabeth Hall RD
- Jonathan Alvarado – 740-283-6201
- [email protected]
- St. Louis Hall RD
- Jonathan Alvarado – 740-283-6201
- [email protected]
- Assisi Heights RD
- Elizabeth Wienold– 740-283-6218
- [email protected]
- Blessed Solanus Casey Hall RD
- Chris Savageau – 740-282-6306
- [email protected]
- St. Agnes Hall, St. Vianney & Scotus RD
- Brigette-Claire Hillaert
- [email protected]
Academic Affairs – 740-284-5343
- Dr. Stephen Hildebrand
- Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Regina Boerio
- Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Dr. David Collins
- Dean, School of Natural and Applied Science
- Dr. Cory Maloney
- Dean, Online Programs
- Dr. Christin Jungers
- Dean, School of Professional Programs
- Dr. Ron Bolster
- Dean, School of Theology and Philosophy
- Dr. Ann Dulany
- Dean of Advising and Academic Operations 740-284-5254
- Ms. Gabriela Taylor – 740-283-6304
- Director of Student Success
- Mrs. Shelby Gianni
- Accessibility Coordinator 740-284-5358
Fall Schedule of Events
(subject to change)
- 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
New Residents Students Move In (per account last name*)
Residence Halls
- A-D New Students Move In after 10:00 am
- E-H New Students Move In after 11:00 am
- I-L New Students Move In after 12:00 pm
- M-P New Students Move In after 1:00 pm
- Q-T New Students Move In after 2:00 pm
- U-Z New Students Move In after 3:00 pm
- 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Off-Campus, Commuter & Graduate/Non-traditional Students Check In
J.C. Williams Center
Receive orientation materials & meal passes
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
New Student Services
Christ the Teacher
ID Cards, Email Accounts, Trinity Health Clinic and Baron Counseling Center, Local Banks, Student Employment (SWOP), Parkhurst Dining (Meal Plans), Mail Center, Career Services, Student Accounts, Center for Success – First Generation Students. Parking Permits: 1519 Assisi Heights
John Paul II Library
Library Services
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Enrollment Services Staff
Christ the Teacher
Available to Meet With New Students and Parents
(Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts)
- 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Campus Tours (10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
Christ the King Chapel Plaza
- 4:30 p.m.- 7:30p.m.
Dinner
Antonian Hall
- 7:30 p.m.- 8:45 p.m.
Grand Opening
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 8:45 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Parent Social With Admissions Staff
J.C. Williams Center
- 8:45 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Graduate Student Wine and Cheese Reception With Faculty
Finnegan Fieldhouse/Aerobics Room
- 9:00 p.m.
Commuter Student Meet & Greet
The Harp and Habit/Franciscan Square
- 9:00 p.m.
New Student Meetings With Residence Life Staff
TBA
- 10:00 p.m.
New Student Small Group Sessions
TBA
- 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast (Complimentary for Parents and Families)
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Navigating Success: The Academic Life with the VP for Academic Affairs and the Center for Success (Students and Parents)
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Graduate, Commuter, and Transfer Students – Advising Session #1
Egan Hall, Cosmas & Damian, and St. Joseph Center
- 11:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Undergraduate Student Academic Advising
Egan Hall, Cosmas & Damian, and St. Joseph Center
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Advising Session #2 (For those who did not attend a Baron Day)
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Advising Session #3 (Last names beginning with the letters A-L)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Advising Session #4 (Last names beginning with the letters M-Z)
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Advising Session #5 (Open to All)
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Course Changes – Egan Hall 103 and Cosmas & Damian Hall 208
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Enrollment Services Staff
Available to Meet With New Students and Parents(Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts)
Christ the Teacher
- 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
New Student Services
ID Cards, Email Accounts, Trinity Health Clinic and Baron Counseling Center, Local Banks, Student Employment (SWOP), Parkhursts Dining (Meal Plans), Mail Center, Career Services, Student Accounts, Center for Success – First Generation Students. Parking Permits: 1519 Assisi Heights
Christ the Teacher
Informational Mini Sessions
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Austrian Study Abroad – Cosmas & Damian – G16
Health & Wellness – JC Williams Center – Leo Room
Fitness, Athletics & Intramurals – Finnegan Fieldhouse – Aerobics Room
Residence Life & Households – JC Williams Center – Fireside Lounge
- 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Austrian Study Abroad – Cosmas & Damian – G16
Leadership Development – JC Williams Center – Margaret Room
Chapel Ministry & Missionary Outreach – JC Williams Center – Leo Room
Residence Life & Households – JC Williams Center – Fireside Lounge
- 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Austria Study Abroad – Cosmas & Damian G16
Campus Technology – JC Williams Center – Margaret Room
Chapel Ministry & Missionary Outreach – JC Williams Center – Leo Room
Parkhurst Dining (Special Dietary Needs) – JC Williams Center – Fireside Lounge
- 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Antonian Hall
- 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Honors Program (Parents and Students In Honors Program) – Cosmas & Damian – G16
Public Safety/Campus Security – JC Williams Center – Leo Room
Fitness, Athletics, & Intramurals – Finnegan Fieldhouse – Aerobics Room
Leadership Development – JC Williams Center – Fireside Lounge
- 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Honors Program (Parents and Students In Honors Program) – Cosmas & Damian – G16
Health & Wellness – JC Williams Center – Leo Room
Fitness, Athletics, & Intramurals – Finnegan Fieldhouse – Aerobics Room
Residence Life & Households – JC Williams Center – Fireside Lounge
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Health & Wellness – JC Williams Center – Aerobics Room
Public Safety/Campus Security – JC Williams Center – Leo Room
Library Resources – JC Williams Center – Fireside Lounge
Slingshot – JC Williams Center – Margaret
- 4:00 p.m.
Opening Mass and Oath of Fidelity (Students and Families)
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Antonian Hall
- 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome to Life at Franciscan (Students and Families)
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 9:00 p.m.
Session for New Students: Welcome Home
Residence Halls
- 9:00 p.m.
Legacy Reception – Alumni Parent Social
The Harp and Habit in Franciscan Square
- 9:00 p.m.
Graduate/Non-Traditional Student Meeting
Finnegan Fieldhouse/Aerobics Room
- 9:45 p.m.
New Student Small Groups
Residence Halls
- 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
Antonian Hall
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Clear Creek Coffee Open
JC Williams Center
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Franciscan University Campus Store & Mailroom Open
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Parent and Student Session: Studenthood: A Way of Life
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Session for Students: Title IX Introduction to Staff
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Session for Parents: New Franciscan University Initiatives and Plans
Christ the Teacher
- 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Session for Students: Personal Vocation
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Session for Parents: A New Chapter for Parents
Christ the Teacher
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Session for Students: Connecting to the Campus Culture
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 12:00 p.m.
Mass
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Lunch
Antonian Hall
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Transfer Student Luncheon: Welcome to the Next Adventure
TBD
- 2:00 p.m.
Free Time Options: Shuttle to Fort Steuben Mall (every half hour)
Meet at Rosary Circle
Campus Store Open
- 2:00 p.m.
Priestly Discernment Program: Students and Parents Meeting and Lord’s Day
St. Junipero Serra Hall
- 2:00 p.m.
FUS Theatre Program Showcase
Anathan Theatre
- 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lord’s Day Celebration (Students and Families)
Residence Halls
- 4:30 p.m.
Vigil Mass
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Antonian Hall
- 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Encounter with Christ with Brian Kissinger
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Orientation Holy Hour
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Baron Blast and Meet the President
JC Williams Center & St. Thomas More Hall Courts
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brunch
Antonian Hall
- 10:30 a.m.
Orientation Closing Mass
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Kickback
JCWC Plaza
- 4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner
Antonian Hall
- 6:00 p.m.
FUS Theatre Program Showcase
Anathan Theatre
- 8:30 p.m.
Semester Kickoff A Sundae for Your Sunday
Finnegan Fieldhouse Plaza
- 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Praise and Worship
JCWC – Gallery Chapel
- 10:30 p.m.
FUS Theatre Program Showcase
Anathan Theatre
- 8:00 a.m.
Classes Begin
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Campus Store and Mailroom Open
- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Job Fair for New Students (ticket required)
Christ the Teacher
- 3:00 p.m.
Convocation and Opening of the School Year Mass
Finnegan Fieldhouse
- 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ministry Fair
John Paul II Library Plaza Area