Start Here Tiger IMMERSION DAY
to Holy Family University Tiger Immersion Day Welcome
Dear students and families,
Welcome to Holy Family University! We are delighted you have chosen to begin this exciting new chapter of your educational journey with us. Today marks not only the start of orientation but the beginning of your experience as part of our Holy Family community.
As a comprehensive university delivering an academically excellent, holistic experience, Holy Family is rooted in a mission of service, growth and discovery. Here, students pursue their passions, discover new possibilities and prepare for meaningful lives and careers in a supportive and engaging community. Each of you brings a unique perspective and we are committed to supporting your intellectual, professional, spiritual and personal growth.
Orientation is designed to help you connect with your classmates, faculty, staff and the many resources that will support your success. From meeting professors and student leaders to exploring campus life and learning how to thrive academically and socially, you will begin building the relationships that shape your college experience.
If you still need assistance finalizing course registration, housing or your meal plan, our staff is here to help ensure a smooth and successful start to the semester.
To our families and supporters, thank you. Your encouragement and partnership play an essential role in your student’s journey and we are grateful to be working alongside you.
Holy Family University is more than a campus, it is a caring, values driven community where you will be challenged, supported and inspired. We are honored to welcome you and look forward to all you will accomplish.
Onward and upward in faith and family,
Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D. President Holy Family University
Start Here
Hungry?
Grab lunch at your leisure in the Tiger Cafe from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Resources
Stop by the Resource Fair from Noon to 1:00 p.m. for all your resource needs!
Student ID Photos • Parking Passes • Tech Help • Registrar • Career Development AND MORE
11:30 A.M. (ALL) Check In Begins Campus Center
NOON (ALL) Resource Fair Gym
1:00 P.M. (ALL) Welcome Session Gym
• Overview of Immersion Day
• Academic Program Introductions
1:45 P.M. (ALL) Making the Most of Your Academic Life
(see pg. 8 for details)
• School of Nursing & Health Sciences Library, 2nd Floor
• School of Arts & Sciences ETC Auditorium
• School of Education ETC 4th FloorRoom 415
• School of Business & Technology Campus Center Room 113
• Parents & Support People Gym
1:45 P.M. (STUDENTS) Design Your Future, For our Undeclared Students Campus Center Room 115
2:45 P.M. (STUDENTS) ICE CREAM BREAK! & YARD GAMES Campus Center
2:45 P.M. (FAMILIES & SUPPORT PERSONS)
Deluxe Coffee Break & Thriving at Holy Family Lower Lobby & Gym
Navigating University Life as Families and Support Persons. Join the Dean of Students for an insightful session exploring the college transition, student responsibilities, daily life, academic support, career readiness, wrap-around support services, and the keys to success in and out of the classroom. Hear firsthand from current Holy Family families and administrators as they share insights, experiences, and advice on supporting your student’s journey.
3:15 P.M. (ALL) Understanding Your Financial Obligations Gym
3:30 P.M. (ALL) Office Visits & Tours Campus Wide
Take a tour of our Stevenson Lane Residence Hall or Center for Wellness & Spirituality (see right).
If you have specific questions,a number of offices around campus are ready to help. The Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Accounts and Advising offices are all ready to meet with you!
Notes to Remember!
Residence Hall
Tours
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Visit our first year student residence hall and learn more about the experience of an on-campus, residential student.
Stevenson Lane Residence (SLR) Hall Lobby Open House: Center for Wellness & Spirituality
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Take a self-guided tour showcasing our mental health services, wellness programs, campus Chapel, and mindfulness space (Zen Den) designed to nurture the whole student.
Delaney Hall
Lunch Service Today at the Tiger Cafe was by Metz Culinary - Caring for students like members of our own family.
Serving our campus community during the academic year, Tiger Cafe menus are conceived to introduce, develop, enhance and emphasize nutritional education for students. From healthy ingredients to comforting meals, their promise is to deliver great food from our kitchen to our community.
One of our team members can help you add a meal plan today!
Meal Plans
Special!
Add any Meal or Swipe plan today. Get $50 Flex/Dining Dollars at no extra cost!
A meal swipe includes one entrée, two sides, soup or salad, dessert, and a fountain drink. Each swipe counts as one meal, with plans offering up to three meals per day.
19 MEAL PLAN
$4,560 per semester
• $150 Dining Dollars for use in any oncampus food retail or vending
• Available to all students
• Maximum of 19 meals per week
14 MEAL PLAN
$3,480 per semester
• $100 Dining Dollars for use in any oncampus food retail or vending
• Available to all students
• Maximum of 14 meals per week
Swipe Plans
10 MEAL PLAN
$2,800 per semester
• $75 Dining Dollars for use in any oncampus food retail or vending
• Available to all students
• Maximum of 10 meals per week
7 MEAL PLAN
$1,975 per semester
• $50 Dining Dollars for use in any oncampus food retail or vending
• Available to sophomore, junior or seniors
• Maximum of 7 meals per week
Each “Swipe” consists of one entree, two sides, soup or salad, dessert, and fountain drink.
• All Swipes to be used within the semester
• No carry-over from semester to semester
100 SWIPE PLAN
$2,230 per purchase
+ $100 Dining Dollars for use in any on-campus food retail or vending
75 SWIPE PLAN
$1,776 per purchase
50 SWIPE PLAN
$1,321 per purchase
STUDENT ID CARDS
Why your ID card is important:
• Access campus buildings and residence hall room
• Use your meal plan
• Print items at our on-campus copy machines
• Serves as your official university ID and ID number
• Add funds to your account to use at vending machines and the Bookstore
Scan the QR code and upload your photo for placement on your ID card. Your photo must show your entire head and face and have a blank background. Be sure to include your name and ID number, as well as a good contact phone number, in your email. When you pick up your Tiger ID card at move-in or Launch Day, you’ll need to show one form of ID (state issued ID, diverse license, high school ID, passport).
Don’t miss
Freebie Friday!
Your weekly chance to score swag and fun, one-of-a-kind goodies! Check out the Student Engagement table at the Resource Fair for your Freebie Friday gift and learn more about how you can grab new stuff weekly during the school year.
ONLINE SELFSERVICE AT HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY
- A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR STUDENTS
Top five reasons to visit selfservice today:
• Access your Financial Aid
• Check your class schedule
• Login to your Holy Family Gmail account
• Review and make a payment on your student bill
• Look at Student Planning
PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION
VISIT THE PARENT PORTAL
A new way to stay involved with your student and with Holy Family University.
Your one-stop shop for:
• Access to important campus news and deadlines
• Personalized newsletters on your schedule
• Announcements via email
• Sharing of updates with friends and family
1. Scan the QR code & tap the link to the registration page..
2. Fill out the required vehicle information (license plate, year, make, model, color, pick up location).
3. Submit the form and confirm your registration.
4. Save or screenshot your confirmation.
5. You will be emailed when your permit is ready for pickup.
MAIN ENTRANCE
1. CAMPUS CENTER (CC): Academic Advising, Arcade, Athletics, Campus Ministry, Campus Store, Internships & Career Center, Dean of Students, Dining Services, Esports, Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Mission, Public Safety, Residence Life, Student Engagement, Student Government, Student Lounge, Tiger Café, Title IX
2. ST. JOSEPH HALL: Student Residence, Printing/Duplicating
3. NURSE EDUCATION BUILDING (NEB): Nursing Computer Lab, Nursing Simulation and Practice Laboratory, School of Nursing and Health Sciences
4. HOLY FAMILY HALL (HFH): Academic Affairs, Graphic Arts Lab, Enrollment Services, Facilities, Finance, Financial Aid, Global Initiatives & International Programs, Graduate and Adult Admissions, Human Resources, Institutional
Effectiveness, Institutional Research, Mailroom, Maintenance, Office of Student Accounts, Payroll, Radiologic Science Offices and Lab, Registrar, SAS Faculty Lounge, School of Arts and Sciences, Science Labs
5. LABYRINTH
6. EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (ETC): Art Gallery and Studios, Computer Labs, ETC Auditorium, Interfaith Room, Laptop Kiosk, Saxbys, School of Business & Technology, School of Education, Student and Faculty Lounges, Undergraduate Admissions
7. MARIAN HALL: Advancement, Alumni, Foundation & Government Relations, Marketing and Communications, President’s Office
8. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: Accessibility Services, Archives, Center for Teaching & Learning, Computer Lab, Gallagher Family Makerspace, Help Desk, Information Technology, Lactation Space, Laptop Kiosk, Library Services, Private Student Huddle Rooms, Retention & Persistence, Tiger Tutoring
9 & 10. ALPHA HOUSE: Nursery School, Pre-K,and Kindergarten
11. GARDEN RESIDENCE: Student Residence
12. DELANEY HALL: Chapel, Center for Wellness & Spirituality, Counseling Services, Student Residence, Zen Den
13. STEVENSON LANE RESIDENCE (SLR): Health Services, Student Residence
14. ATHLETIC FIELD & METZ FAMILY FIELDHOUSE
Academic Sessions
Choose the location related to the school that houses your major, or join the “Design Your Future” session for undeclared students.
SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
Library, 2nd Floor
SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Education Technology Center (ETC) Auditorium
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Education Technology Center (ETC), Room 415
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Campus Center, Room 113
DESIGN YOUR FUTURE
Campus Center, Room 115
FAMILIES & SUPPORT PEOPLE Gym
1:45 P.M. (ALL) Making the Most of Your Academic Life
Department faculty will lead students in this session
• Time management, class attendance, office hours and study habits
• High impact practices: internships, experiential learning and research
1:45 P.M. (ALL) Design Your Future For our undeclared students
• Welcome & academic overview
• Majors & programs
• Time management, class attendance, office hours and study habits
• High impact practices: internships, experiential learning and research
1:45 P.M. (FAMILIES & SUPPORT PERSONS) Supporting your Student in Their Academic Journey
Take the opportunity to meet with your student’s school dean
What’s Your Major?
SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
ART
- Graphic Design
- Pre-Art Therapy
- Studio Art
- Teacher Certification (PK–12)
HUMANITIES
- English
- English/Secondary Education Certification
- History
- History/Social Studies/ Secondary Education Certification
- Interdisciplinary Humanities
- Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, and Sociology (PPES)
- Religious Studies
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biology/Pre-Medicine
- Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy
- Biology/Pre-Physician Assistant
- Biology/Secondary Education Certification
- Biotechnology
- Exercise Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics/ Secondary Education Certification
- Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE
- Associate of Science (20-month)
- Bachelor of Science (Current RT License required) CT, M, MR, or VI Specialization
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
- Counseling Psychology (6-Year BA/MS)
- Criminal Justice
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
- Accounting
- Applied Computer Science
- Business Administration
- Business Administration (5-Year BA/MBA)
- Business Analytics
- Computer Information Systems (CIS)
- Cybersecurity Administration
- Cybersecurity and IT Management
- Healthcare Administration and Management
- Marketing
- Professional Sales and Marketing
- Sport Marketing –Management
- Supply Chain Management
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Teacher Certification:
- Early Childhood PK-4
- Early Childhood PK-4/ Special Education PK-12
- Special Education PK-12
SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
- Emergency Medical Services and Leadership
- Health Sciences (AS)
- Integrated Health Promotion
- Nutrition - Nursing
ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
• Connect with alumni for mentorship and to learn about profession of your interest
• Join the alumni network and be a proud member of the family after graduation
SPIRITUALITY, HEALTH & WELLNESS
• Connect with mental health support and counseling services
• Give back to the community by being a mentor for future students
• Contact the dean of students if you’re navigating circumstances that impact your academic persistence and are seeking basic needs support
• Attend campus ministry events, visit the campus fitness center & utilize the zen den
INTERNSHIP & CAREER CENTER
• Attend internship & networking fairs
• Connect with career coaches and explore work study or on campus opportunities
• Register for internship, polish resumes and apply for jobs and internships
ADMISSION/ ENROLLMENT
• Sign up for Orientation-Tiger Immersion Day & Tiger Launch Day
• Connect with Holistic Advisor & plan first semester courses
• Set up student account and understand your financial aid package
ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE
• Attend one of the Tiger Immersion Days and Tiger Launch Day
The Circle of Success
YOUR HOLY
FAMILY UNIVERSITY PATHWAY
FACULTY MENTORS
• Meet with faculty members during office hours
• Reach out to faculty for advising beyond courseworkresearch, internship, career direction etc.
• Discuss with faculty about honors program, study away opportunities through office of global initiatives
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
• Learn about campus resources, policies and student life
• Meet faculty and staff members
HOLISTIC ADVISING
• Access degree requirements and course plans
• Register for courses and monitor to be on track for graduation
• Learn about add/drop and other academic policies
• Attend classes regularly, submit assignments on time
• Learn about early alert systems and respond to alerts and communications
• Monitor grades and connect with tutoring services, peer mentors, library, academic technology and retention and persistence office as needed
PAYMENT PLANS OPTIONS
0% Interest!
Payment Plans provide the ability to pay your tuition and fees over a period of time. Holy Family currently offers 2 payment plans via CashNet Payment Plan Services. Tuition and fees are payable in full at the beginning of each semester.
TUITION PAYMENT PLAN FEATURES
• No interest.
• Nominal enrollment fee for each semester payment plan. Once you are enrolled, Holy Family will be notified electronically.
• No credit check or co-signer needed (this is NOT a loan).
• Payment plans are only for the current semester, not prior balances.
Sign
Up at the Student Self Service Portal
In person payments in the form of Cash and Check can also be made in the Student Accounts Office (HFH 215).
ACCEPTED TYPES OF PAYMENTS
• Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express (all credit and debit card processing is subject to a 2.95% convenience fee)
• Electronic check via Student Self Service Portal (no fee)
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE 5-Month Payment Plan
(12 credits or more a semester)
• 5-month, single-semester payment plan beginning July 1 for the Fall semester November 1 for the Spring semester.
• There is a $35 fee due at the time of registration for a plan.
• Payment Plans are created via the Student Self Service Portal (holyfamily.edu).
4-Month Payment Plan
(other than full-time undergraduate)
• 4-month, single-semester payment plan beginning August 1 for the Fall semester or January 1 for the Spring semester.
• There is a $35 fee due at the time of registration for a plan.
• Payment Plans are created via the Student Self Service Portal (holyfamily.edu).
NOTE
Failure to pay any outstanding balance in full when due will result in a financial hold being placed on the student’s account. A financial hold prohibits future registration and the release of diplomas. All delinquent balances must be satisfied in full to remove the financial hold. Holy Family University reserves the right to transfer delinquent accounts to a contracted collection agency and/or credit bureau.
ACCOUNT IN GOOD STANDING
The Office of Student Accounts will bill students approximately one month prior to the due date and start of classes in each semester. If a student registers after the due date, the initial installment pay-
ment is due at the time of registration. Tuition and fees are payable in full at the beginning of each semester.
Students and their respective bill payers are expected to keep their payment plan in good standing with CashNet by paying in a timely manner.
Failure to make timely payments could result in registration holds on the student’s account.
Students who experience multiple account terminations from the payment plan could have their access to the Payment Plan blocked for future semesters. If a student’s account terminates for a semester, the student cannot enroll in another payment plan until the semester balance has been paid in full to Holy Family University.
A ll Your Books. Zero Hassle.
No stress, no last-minute shopping. Everything’s taken care of before classes even begin:
Automatic Delivery
Your materials are delivered before the first day of class—no extra work on your part.
Convenient Billing
Charge everything to your student account and even use your financial aid!
As a new student at Holy Family University, you're opted in! That means your course materials will be ready when you are—on time, stress-free, and customizable to your preferences. Visit the Campus Store in the Campus Center!
Worry-Free Returns
Don't need 'em? You’ve got 7 days to return materials, no questions asked.
Access your materials, manage your orders, and set your format preference on our website:
Wednesday August 26
New Resident Move-In Day
More details to come from reslife@holyfamily.edu.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
10:00 a.m. – Campus Center
Thursday August 27
Day Trip
We’re going on an adventure!
Students are invited to join us for offcampus trips with Student Engagement and Campus Life. Whether we head to a local amusement park or spend the day exploring Philadelphia, it will be a great kickoff to the year! Pre-registration details to come.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Off-campus Day Trip
Residence Life Late-Night Events
Win Some Swag!
Saturday August 29
Join us for Bingo at Brunch! You’ll quickly learn that bingo is one of our most-loved events on campus, and you’re invited to play along! (Open to all; meal provided for those without a meal plan.)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Bingo at Brunch (11 a.m.)
Residence Life Late-Night Events
AugustFriday28
Launch Day & Convocation
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Details at right
Returning Residents Move-In
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
AugustSunday30
BLOCK PARTY
ALL students, faculty and staff are invited to join us at our annual kick-off Block Party. Join us for food trucks and fun at the SLR parking lot.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2 p.m.
Register Now for Tiger Launch Day
Attending Launch Day is a valuable step in your transition to university life. It offers opportunities to connect with the campus community, meet your peers, access essential resources, and lay the foundation for academic and personal success.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday August 27
Breakfast & Registration
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Campus Center
Convocation
ALL STUDENTS, family members, faculty, & staff are invited to kick off the new school year in a spirit of celebration and community.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Campus Center
Tiger Launch Day
Build connections, gain confidence, and feel ready to start Day One knowing where to go, who to turn to, and how to thrive. FOR STUDENTS ONLY!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Campus Center
This isn’t just orientation—it’s your launchpad. Here’s why you’ll want to be part of it:
• Know what matters: Get clear on how to succeed academically—how to plan courses, manage time, and use support tools.
• Meet your support network: Connect with tutors, advisors, wellness counselors, and tech experts— people you’ll rely on all year long.
• Learn the ropes before it counts: Understand Canvas, email, scheduling, and Holy Family policies.
• Get a head start on your future: Learn how to build your professional brand, find internships, and navigate financial realities early on.
• Find your people: Meet new friends, student leaders, & faculty who care about your success.
• Feel confident on Day One: By the end of Launch Day, campus will feel like home.
