President’s LETTER
Greetings! My wife, Jennifer, and I are excited to welcome you as a new member of the Juniata community, and we very much look forward to your many contributions. We want to help you make a successful transition to college life and our community.
This booklet guides you through some important next steps as you begin your college journey and will help you answer your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact any Juniata staff for assistance or with your questions.
We look forward to seeing you at Orientation. Please introduce yourself to us, as we want to partner with you in making your experience meaningful.
Warm regards,
James A. Troha, Ph.D. President
814-641-3101 presoffice@juniata.edu
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Welcome to Juniata College. We’re here to help you.
Office of Campus and Residential Life
(Questions related to new student transitions, orientation, campus housing, and general inquiries)
814-641-3323
campuslife@juniata.edu
Academic Resources
(Questions related to academic success)
814-614-3150
academicresources@juniata.edu
Office of Financial Planning
(Questions related to financial aid)
814-641-3142
1-877-JUNIATA (toll free)
financialplanning@juniata.edu
Transfer Students
(Questions related to transferring credits to Juniata and new Transfer Student onboarding requirements)
814-641-3423
transfercredits@juniata.edu
Bursar’s Office
(Questions related to billing and payments)
814-641-3188
bursarsoffice@juniata.edu
Registration & Academic Advising
(Questions related to academic advising and course registration, AP scores, and college transcripts)
814-641-3165
advising@juniata.edu
Student Accessibility Services
(Questions related to disability services, academic or housing accommodations, and assistive technologies)
814-641-5840
accessibility@juniata.edu
Account Setup
Look for an email from applications@juniata.edu with the subject line, Juniata College Application Update, instructing you to log into your applicant portal to set up your EagleNet account. You will find instructions in the Status Update area at the top of your applicant portal. Once complete, this Juniata username and password will serve as your credentials for accessing your Juniata email and technology services on campus. Moving ahead, important communication will be sent to your new Juniata email account. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Financial Planning and Billing
Please be sure to review and complete the steps as outlined in the enclosed Financial Aid Checklist. As you plan for financing your Juniata education, make certain that you have received your Financial Aid Letter, which details all aid resources available to you. If you have not received this letter, contact the office of Student Financial Planning at financialplanning@juniata.edu or 814-641-3142.
Using your Juniata username and password, review your bill on TRANSACT. Instructions for accessing TRANSACT can be found in the financial planning and billing guide. In TRANSACT, you can authorize others, like your parents or guardians, to have access to your billing information, and you can also set up a montly payment plan.
You should waive medical insurance the College if you have other insurace coverage. The waiver must be completed at www.rcmdstudentbenefits. com by August 30, 2026, to have the charge for the College’s medical insurance removed from your bill.
If you are a visa status student, you are required to enroll in a Juniata insurance plan and cannot waive the insurance.
Advising and Course RegistratioN
You likely have questions about academic advising and getting registered for your first semester of classes at Juniata College. Watch for an email in mid-May from advising@juniata.edu. Follow the directions shared in that email so we can match you with your academic advisors and build your class schedule.
• If you are a first-year student, complete the Class Scheduling Questionnaire by June 1 to receive your customized class schedule by June 23. The link to this questionnaire will be in the mid-May email you will receive from advising@juniata.edu. During Summer Orientation, you’ll have an opportunity to meet with an advisor to make changes to your schedule, if necessary
• If you are a transfer student, you will meet in-person with an advisor to schedule your classes during the Transfer Student Advising and Registration session on Tuesday, July 21. Register for the July 20–21 Summer Orientation and then plan to stay for this opportunity. You will be done in time to participate in the July 21–23 Inbound, if you wish.
Visit the Academic Info for New Students webpage at juniata.edu/ orientation to find additional instructions on several other items you may need to complete to help us design the class schedule that’s right for you. You’ll find instructions there on how to submit college transcripts and AP scores and how to take any recommended placement exams.
ONLINE EDUCATIONAL MODULES
You should complete our online educational modules related to alcohol and healthy relationships and community prior to arriving on campus. Modules will be sent electronically to your Juniata email account in early August.
Orientation
Orientation is a required experience to help you make a great start as a Juniatian! Orientation will incorporate opportunities to build social connections with your peers, meet and connect with Juniata faculty, arrange for your first semester on campus, and receive information on additional new student programming for the fall semester that will support your transition. We invite students, families, and supporters to join us for orientation. A one-time cost of $200 is applied to your first semester bill for the New Student Welcome Experience. If you are an international student, you will participate in our international student orientation immediately preceding all New Student Orientation. The orientation session will have opportunities specific to transition to Huntingdon and Juniata. If you are a transfer student, register for Orientation 2 on July 20–21.
Orientation:
Summer Orientation 1
Friday–Saturday, June 26–27
Summer Orientation 2
Monday–Tuesday, July 20–21
Summer Orientation 3
Friday–Saturday, July 24–25
Inbound Options:
Inbound Session 1
Tuesday–Thursday, July 21–23
Inbound Session 2
Wednesday–Friday, August 19–21
Transfer Students:
Transfer Student Advising and Registration
Tuesday, July 21
(Included in the July 20–21 Orientation)
International Students:
International Student Orientation
Monday–Wednesday, August 17–19
Housing
Beginning June 1, please complete the New Student Housing Application and Roommate Profile Form through Eagles Nook, our housing software. Applications are due July 10. Please take time to accurately fill out the form because housing assignments are based on preferences that you indicate in your application. Our staff will work diligently to match you with someone with similar living preferences. Housing assignments will be sent to your Juniata email account. If you have any questions, please email The Office of Campus Life: campuslife@juniata.edu
Dining
All residential students have access to dining seven days a week. Commuter students wishing to purchase a meal plan can do so through Eagles Nook. Your meal plan will be loaded onto your Juniata Gold Card and ready for you to use when you move into your residence hall in August.
Student Accommodations
If you need academic or housing accommodations related to a documented disability or learning difference, visit the Student Accessibility Services website at juniata.edu/accessibility to get more information on the process. If you have further questions, please email accessibility@juniata.edu or call 814-641-5840.
Visa Status Students
The Center for International Education is pleased to provide a special orientation program that is designed to help you integrate to life at Juniata College and life in Huntingdon. This program is required for new international students so that you feel welcomed and have access to the information and resources needed to be successful.
New students will arrive early to get acclimated to campus and prepare for the start of classes.
International Orientation will cover everything you need to know as an international student, from topics like the American classroom experience to important information regarding your visa status. There will also be social events and shopping where you will meet and build relationships with student leaders and other students.
International Student MOVe-in: Sunday, August 16
(Transportation provided to campus from select locations.)
International Student Orientation: Monday, August 17 — Wednesday, August 19
Contact Information international@juniata.edu@juniata.edu
Student athletes
In preparation for the upcoming sport seasons, we ask that all students participating in athletics at Juniata College complete the necessary documentation prior to arriving on campus in August. A comprehensive list of all required information and processes is outlined on our Juniata Student-Athlete Annual Requirements webpage. For more details, use the QR code below or follow these steps:
Students will be required to complete all NCAA, institutional, sports medicine, and compliance processes prior to participation. Many forms will be sent electronically via Teamworks Compliance & Recruiting. Please watch your Juniata email, download the app (iOS or Android), and log in with your Juniata email credentials.
New this Fall: All Division III student-athletes initially enrolling in a Division III institution in the fall are required to have an NCAA ID number. You will acquire this by registering through the NCAA eligibility center.
TRAVELING TO JUNIATA COLLEGE AND HUNTINGDON, PA.
Huntingdon is a small town surrounded by a largely rural area, and there is important information to know about getting to campus. Travel by car is the easiest for traveling within the Huntingdon area.
By Car:
Rental cars from an airport may be the most reliable option and provide the most accessibility for getting to campus and around town. There is an Enterprise Rent-A-Car location on the edge of Huntingdon that has limited hours and options but provides a drop-off and pick-up option.
By Train:
Depending on your starting location, traveling by Amtrak train is one of the easiest accessible public transportation options. Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian route travels both directions daily from New York City through Philadelphia and across the state to Pittsburgh with a stop in downtown Huntingdon. The train station is less than a mile from campus, and we can pick you up with prior arrangement.
By Air:
If traveling by plane, the closest airport is State College. With prior arrangement when moving onto campus, Juniata can offer shuttle service from State College and Harrisburg airports.
By Bus:
Traveling by bus can be another potential option. State College is the nearest stop location. There is a Greyhound Bus station and a Megabus stop in State College that offers travel options to both local Pennsylvania regions and to metropolitan cities. With prior arrangement when moving onto campus, Juniata can offer shuttle service from these bus stations to campus.
Ride Share:
Even though Huntingdon and the surrounding area lack ride share options, like Uber or Lyft, most of our students share rides with each other. You’ll likely become friends with someone who has a personal vehicle soon after arriving on campus that will help you get around.
Lodging in Huntingdon:
Below is a list of some common hotels and lodging in the Huntingdon area.
Comfort Inn
100 S 4th St, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-693-5075
(If you’re traveling by train or without personal transport, this is the best option for proximity to campus and the Amtrak train station.)
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
9970 Shaner Blvd, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-643-3672
Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast
317 Penn St, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-599-2803
The Inn at Solvang Bed & Breakfast
10611 Standing Stone Rd, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-643-3035
Registering your Vehicle
If you would like to have your vehicle on campus, you will want to register your vehicle The cost for having a vehicle on campus is $250 for the students for the academic year. Register your vehicle at juniata.edu/offices/security.
Student Health Forms
Student Health Forms are required for students prior to the start of classes. You should complete the first page. The remaining pages outlining your immunization history and a health evaluation need to be completed by a physician. Health Forms can be downloaded at juniata.edu/orientation. Student Health Forms must be completed prior to August 1.
New student checklist
â–ˇ Setup your new Juniata email account immediately upon receipt of this packet.
â–ˇ First-Year Students: Submit your Class Scheduling Questionnaire by June 1.
â–ˇ If you have AP scores to send to us, request them from College Board by June 20.
â–ˇ Complete your New Student Housing Application and Roommate Profile by July 10.
□ If you’ve earned college credits prior to coming to Juniata, submit your official transcripts to applications@ juniata.edu by July 1.
â–ˇ Complete Student Health Forms by August 1.
â–ˇ Review your student bill in TRANSACT and setup a payment plan as needed by May 6.
â–ˇ Register your vehicle prior to arriving on campus.
â–ˇ Review and complete steps on the enclosed Financial Aid Checklist.
â–ˇ Request student accommodations through the Student Accessibility Office if desired.
â–ˇ Complete your new student online training modules prior to arriving on campus.
IMPORTANT DATES
June:
Summer Orientation 1
Friday–Saturday, June 26–27
July:
Summer Orientation 2
Monday–Tuesday, July 20–21
Inbound Session 1
Tuesday–Thursday, July 21–23
Summer Orientation 3
Friday–Saturday, July 24–25
August:
International Student Move-In
Sunday, August 16
International Student Orientation
Monday–Wednesday, August 17–19
Inbound Session 2
Wednesday–Friday, August 19–21
Move-In for Other First-Year Students
Friday, August 21
Juniata College Welcome Week
Monday–Sunday, August 24–30
First Day of Classes
Monday, August 24
Move-in dates for fall athletes will be coordinated by and communicated to students by their coach.
September:
Lobsterfest Involvement Fair
Sunday, August 30
October:
Homecoming & Family Weekend
Friday–Sunday, October 2–4
Fall Break
Saturday–Tuesday, October 17–20
(Residence halls open)
November:
Thanksgiving Break
Friday–Sunday, November 21–29 (Residence halls open)
December:
Winter Recess Begins
Friday, December 18 (Residence halls closed)