Freshmen Ospreys

We are excited you have made UNF your choice for college!

We hope the Orientation program helps you become familiar with UNF’s expectations, traditions and history. We want you to have a strong start as you begin your college life at UNF. We anticipate that you will greet the upcoming years with enthusiasm and confidence and that you will always be proud to be an Osprey!

Orientation Newsletter: Read Now!

Click on the newsletter below to open the door to the exciting world of becoming an Osprey! There are several items you will need to complete prior to signing up for Orientation so go ahead and get started by reading and following the instructions in the newsletter. 

About Swoopapalooza

UNF’s Orientation Program: Swoopapalooza, is a mandatory program filled with informational sessions, academic advising, course registration, and meeting and interacting with other incoming Ospreys.

The Swoopapalooza program consists of two days of activities. The first day consists of meeting with your Orientation Team Leader (OTLs - The Swoop Squad), meeting fellow incoming Osprey students, learning about UNF's traditions and history, athletics and recreation, and housing. You will have an opportunity to tour the residential properties at the conclusion of the first day. The second day is filled with exciting activities such as, academic advising, course registration, participating in workshop sessions and the student affairs showcase. For complete details regarding the Swoopapalooza program visit the Student Schedule.

Many of the programs are for students and parents to attend together. However, there will be some activities that are just for students (academic advising and course registration is a student-only activity). During the time of the student-only programs there will be a separate Parents Session. See the Parents Orientation Website.

It is MANDATORY that students attend all of the functions of the orientation program however, it is not mandatory that the parents attend.