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Orientation

Spring 2026 Orientation will take place on Sunday, January 18 and Monday, January 19.

You can view a brief glimpse of Spring 2026 Orientation below and can read previous Orientation schedules for a fuller picture of what it looks like to be welcomed into the Yeshiva University family.

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New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation at Yeshiva University prepares students for years of growth at Yeshiva University. It is an interactive experience with essential information sessions, introductions to college culture, and presentations on Yeshiva University's unique mission and values. New students also begin creating their community of meaning with friends and classmates.

For Spring Orientation, you can view the full schedules of previous years below.

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Typical Fall Orientation Schedule at a Glance

View last year's (Fall 2025) full Orientation schedules: Beren  Wilf


Tuesday: Move in, settle into your new home, meet your resident advisors and connect with your peers and future classmates.  

Wednesday through Friday: Learn how to navigate everything from connecting to the Wi-Fi to choosing and registering for classes. Enjoy Torah opportunities, nights out in New York City, making new friends, and learning about the many resources available for your success.

Shabbat: Enjoy a Shabbat like no other on campus at Yeshiva University

Sunday: Make your final preparations for the first week of classes, have some fun with your new friends, and hang out at our traditional Welcome Back BBQ for all students, new and returning.

Orientation Digital Resources Access

Find Your YU Credentials

Watch a video tutorial to find your YU Credentials.

Find Your YU Credentials

Free Office 365

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CAPS Program

Learn more about the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development's Connections and Partnerships for Success program. 

CAPS Program

Find Your YU Credentials

Watch a video tutorial to find your YU Credentials.

Find Your YU Credentials

Free Office 365

Free Office 365

CAPS Program

Learn more about the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development's Connections and Partnerships for Success program. 

CAPS Program

Important Information for All Incoming Students

Health and Insurance

NYS law requires all students submit an immunization form to the Office of Student Health. The immunization form can be found here and upon completion should be uploaded within your admissions application in the Supplemental Items section at yu.edu/apply. Please be sure to submit the form before your first day of classes, as the law allows only a short grace period before students who are not compliant can no longer be on campus.

All YU students taking 6 or more credits are required to have health insurance. As such, you can either waive the YU medical insurance by submitting a waiver demonstrating comparable insurance coverage in NY or purchase the YU insurance plan. The form to waive out or enroll immediately can be found at https://www.gallagherstudent.com/yeshiva. Please complete this process as soon as possible. Please reach out to yuship@yu.edu with all health insurance-related questions.

Yeshiva University ID Card

Your YUCard is used to gain access to all YU buildings and YU shuttles, serves as your cafeteria card for on and off campus purchases, and serves as your library card. Please upload a photo of yourself to be used to prepare your ID in advance of your arrival using the following guidelines:

  • Picture should be a front facing picture of you alone and should be taken from the chest up.  
  • No hats, bandanas or dark sunglasses.
  • The picture should be taken in front of a solid color background.
  • Smiling is encouraged.

Upload your ID card photo using either the Beren Campus ID card photo upload form (for women) or the Wilf Campus ID card photo upload form (for men).

You'll be asked for your legal name, your YU ID number (800XXXXXX), and the school you are enrolled in (Stern College for Women, Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva College, or Katz School). When you arrive to campus, you will need to present a driver’s license or other photo identification to retrieve your YU ID card.

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