New Student Orientation

Orientation我们很高兴你能参加我们2024年秋季的三部分迎新体验, Ready, Set, Griffins!

Part One: Griffin Ready

At Griffin Ready Days, 在了解GMercyU的学生资源的同时,你将花时间在校园里与现在和未来的格里芬学生在一起, opportunities, and more. 您还将在学术顾问的支持和指导下注册课程.

Families are very welcome at Griffin Ready Days! We have a special schedule just for those who will be joining you. Save the dates below; registration opens soon. 请注意:你只需要参加一个格里芬准备日,他们可能是专业/项目特定的.

First-Year Student dates: June 25, 27; July 15, 18
Transfer Student dates: June 5 and July 17

All students who've submitted their deposits have been emailed instructions for how to register for Griffin Ready sessions. Haven't received an email? Contact your admissions counselor or admissions@fzhgej.com

Part Two: Griffin Set

After attending a Griffin Ready day, you will receive an invitation via email to our Griffin Set Canvas site. In Canvas, 在第一天上课之前,你会找到在线资源和额外的待办事项.

Part Three: Griffin Orientation

Griffin Ready and Griffin Set have led to this final step ... welcome to Griffin Nation!

Orientation will prepare you for academic success, foster positive relationships with all members of our community, 将您与支持性资源联系起来,并加强GMercyU的使命和核心价值观. Save the date for our upcoming orientation programs; registration opens soon:

Transfer Orientation: August 14, 2024 (one-day program)
First-Year Orientation: August 23-24, 2024 (two-day program)

If you have any questions, please reach out to orientation@fzhgej.com.

Mission

Orientation prepares students for academic success, fosters positive relationships with all members of our community, 将学生与支持性资源联系起来,并向学生灌输GMercyU的使命和核心价值观. 我们的迎新领导很高兴能在格里芬准备日见到你们,并欢迎你们回来! Get ready to join #GriffinNation! Meet your Orientation Leaders below!

Frequently Asked Questions (Fall)

Griffin Ready Days and Orientation are required.

转学方向适用于从上一所学校获得24个或更多学分的人. It is highly recommended, but not required.  如果你是一个居民转学生,你需要参加第一年的迎新活动.

Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions about either event! Contact admissions@fzhgej.com about Griffin Ready Days and orientation@fzhgej.com about Orientation.

 

Please note Orientation is for students only. 

家庭被鼓励参加格里芬准备日,他们将加入我们的教师, staff, 我们将向您展示我们的“仁慈好客”版本,并欢迎您和您的家人来到我们的格温内德仁慈大学社区. At this session, you will hear about some of the resources we offer to keep students healthy, engaged, and active participants in campus life.

房屋分配信将在7月的第一周寄回家,并将共享您的建筑, room, and roommate contact information.  

GMercyU's move-in day for fall athletes is Friday, August 16, 2024.

第一年住院医师的入住日和24学分以上的转学医师的入住日是周四, August 22, 2024. 您的住房分配信将包括住宿学生入住的具体时间和地点.

For more questions and information for living on campus, please reach out to reslife@fzhgej.com. 

Transfer Student Orientation is highly recommended. It will introduce you to the culture, traditions, 并为你的第一学期做好准备.

你还将获得在大学生活中取得成功所需的信息和资源. 

Orientation will introduce you to the culture, traditions, 并为你的第一学期做好准备. 你还将获得在大学生活中取得成功所需的信息和资源.

The weekend includes fun activities to help you bond with other new Griffins, a service project, prizes, and tons of info sessions and activities. 你也会在狮鹫国度的庆典上正式加入狮鹫国度!    

Orientation is mandatory for all first-year and resident transfer students.

If you have any questions, please contact orientation@fzhgej.com.

Please see GMercyU's campus map to find the parking lot closest most convenient for you.

We're happy to answer any questions you have! Please reach out to orientation@fzhgej.com or call 215-646-7300, ext. 21020.

If you have Griffin Ready questions, please contact admissions@fzhgej.com

You can also follow us on Instagram @gmercyustudentengagement

Meet Your Fall 2023 Orientation Team Leaders!

Orientation Leader
Karam Aldarwich '24
About Me: Senior, Biology major, Resident
趣事:“我在中东出生长大,10岁的时候搬到了美国."
我喜欢GMercyU的原因:“伟大的社区和互相推动的习惯在我们的生活中取得成功."

  

Orientation Leader

 
Maya Campbell '26
About Me: Sophomore, Social Work major, Commuter
有趣的事实:“我喜欢柯基,我在一个竞技游泳队待了8年甚至更长时间."
What I Love About GMercyU: "Everyone is so welcoming, and helpful. They set up a lot of events between classes occasionally."

 

Orientation Leader

 
James Davey '25
摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站我:大三,历史和中等教育专业,荣誉课程,通勤者
Fun Fact: "I own an accordion."
我喜欢GMercyU的原因:“这所学校有很多以通勤者为重点的课程."

  

Orientation Leader

 
Samanta Disha '26
About Me: Sophomore, University Studies major (intended for Nursing),  Commuter
Fun Fact: "I can crack the entirety of my spine very loudly. I'm basically my own chiropractor."
我喜欢GMercyU的原因:“我喜欢Gwynedd的一点是,我的很多朋友都来自不同的专业,比如放射治疗, X-ray, Respiratory Therapy, and Psychology, but we are still taking the same general requirements. We hope to work in the same hospital or unit in the future. Ultimately, I am surrounded by health professions, and I love it." 

Orientation Leader

 
Alexis Erazmus '26
About Me: Sophmore, Nursing major, Resident
Fun Fact: "I love the beach!"
我喜欢GMercyU的原因:“小,友好,社区,可以看到校园里的每个人!"

 

 

Orientation Leader

 
Alyssa Fortunato '24
About Me: Senior, Nursing major, Commuter
趣事:“去年夏天,我参加了格温内德的护理海外学习项目,在爱尔兰度过了三个星期."
What I Love About GMercyU: "The community of people. I have made so many amazing friends through Gwynedd, and this school really feels like my second home."

  

Orientation Leader

 
Bri Godwin '26
About Me: Sophomore, Early Education and Special Education, Resident
Fun fact: "I'm on the lacrosse team!"
What I Love About GMercyU: "Everyone here is so willing to help you." 

 
 

Orientation Leader

 
Justin Hartranft
About Me: Junior, Public Health major, Commuter
Fun fact: "I play guitar in a band on campus."
What I Love About GMercyU: "I love walking around and exploring different trails."

 

 

Orientation Leader

 
Sydney Hertzog '24 (for BHS) and '25 (for MSOT)
About Me: Senior, Occupational Therapy major, Commuter
Fun Fact: "I love hiking and exploring new places."
我喜欢GMercyU的原因:“与教职员工建立个人联系的能力."

 

 

Orientation Leader

 
Patrick Hinckle '26 (but may be able to graduate a year early)
About Me: Sophomore, Computer Information Science (Web Design) major, Resident
有趣的事实:“我喜欢在业余时间玩电子游戏,我喜欢晚上散步."
What I Love About GMercyU: "The community is accepting of others."

 

Orientation Leader

 
Erin Huggard '25
About Me: Junior Social Work major, Resident
Fun Fact: "I love country music."
What I Love About GMercyU: "One thing I love about Gwynedd is the community. 我喜欢格温内斯的所有员工随时准备在学生需要的时候帮助他们. It is always nice to see friendly faces around campus as well!"   

Orientation Leader

 
Cari Jones '26
About Me: Junior, Public Health major, Resident
Fun Fact: "I love, desire, and strive to encourage other people."
我喜欢GMercyU的原因:“我喜欢GMercyU的原因是这所大学提供的人和俱乐部. I love how, especially upon living on campus, 一个是能够在适应摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站的同时认识其他人并成为朋友."

Orientation Leader

 
Elisabeth (Liz) Kerper '24
About Me: Senior, Gerontology major, Commuter
趣闻:“我和格温内斯默西大学一起参加过两次春假!"
What I Love About GMercyU: "The community and all the people that I have met!"

Orientation Leaders


Joshua Kolasa '25
About Me: Junior, Biology major, Commuter
趣事:“我想用我的学位来研究生态学,重点是寄生虫学."
What I Love About GMercyU: "The great community around campus, especially between the teachers and students."


Orientation Leaders


Emma Larsson '25

About Me: Junior, Early Education and Special Education major, Commuter
Fun Fact: "I have a learning disability."
What I Love About GMercyU: "That everyone makes me feel like family."   


Orientation Leaders
Cheyanne Looby '24

About Me: Senior, Nursing major, Psychology minor, Resident
Fun Fact: "I love all things art and have been drawing since the second grade."
我喜欢GMercyU的原因:“欢迎的社区和结交新朋友的友谊."

 

Orientation Leader


Lada Melius '24

About Me: Senior, Nursing major, Resident
Fun Fact: "I am the captain of the cheer team!"
What I Love About GMercyU: "The beautiful campus and close relationships."

 

 

Orientation Leader

 
Shyanne McGonigle '26
About Me: Junior, Biology and Philosophy major, Commuter
Fun Fact: "I am allergic to watermelon!"
我喜欢Gwynedd Mercy的原因:“我喜欢Gwynedd Mercy的一个原因是它很容易建立网络和联系."

 

 

Orientation Leader


Ines Monsalve '26

About Me: Sophomore, History with Secondary Education major, Commuter
Fun Fact: "I love to bake, especially pumpkin bread!"
What I Love About GMercyU: "The campus in the fall!"

 

  

Orientation Leader

 
Joseph O'Malley '25
About Me: Junior, Occupational Science major, Resident
Fun Fact: "I have my boating license."
What I Love About GMercyU: "The community."

 

 

Orientation Leader
Samantha Peralte '25

About Me: Junior, Nursing major, Resident
Fun Fact: "I used to play three sports!"
What I Love About GMercyU: "How close everyone is with each other." 

 


Orientation Leader
Toni Robinson '26
About Me: Sophomore, Early Education and Special Education major, Resident
有趣的事实:“我在instagram上有一个美食博客,因为我喜欢出去享受新的体验!"
我爱GMercyU的原因:“当我踏上校园的土地,开始我的周六参观之旅的那一刻, I was truly taken back by the everlasting welcome and kindness that was present. 我很好奇地了解到格温内斯·默西提供动手学生教学的机会. 考虑到我从十年级就开始教书了,回到教室是必须的. Overall, 格温内德仁慈大学似乎不仅接受我,而且接受社会上的每个人,无论种族, religion, style, sex, or grades. 我很荣幸能参与分享和传播这所大学的仁慈价值观."

Orientation Leader

 
Maya Scheuerman '26
About Me: Sophomore, Nursing major, Resident
趣闻:“我曾经从施文克斯维尔的珀基曼溪划到米夫林堡/机场附近的特拉华河."
我喜欢GMercyU的原因:“我喜欢这里有这么多学习和帮助别人的机会." 

 

 

Orientation Leader

 
Annie Wenrich '26
About Me: Sophomore, Nursing major, Resident
Fun Fact: "I have an Emotional Support Animal on campus; she is a cat named Dottie."
What I Love About GMercyU: "The community atmosphere."

  

Orientation Leader

 

Ethan Wharton '25
About Me: Junior, Nursing major, Resident
Fun Fact: "I can solve a Rubix Cube!"
What I Love About GMercyU: "The clubs."

Preview

Wondering what New Student Orientation is like? Here's a sneak peek!