Orientation

Fall 2026 Orientation will take place from Tuesday, August 25 through Sunday, August 30.

We're so excited to welcome you for New Student Orientation 2026, focusing on "A Unique Education!"

You can view a brief version of the schedule below and see the entire schedules for previous years further down. The full digital schedule of all sessions will be available to students by logging on to CampusGroups starting on August 17.

Fall New Student Orientation Dates and Times

New Student Orientation at Yeshiva University is how your YU story begins.

Move-in begins at 11am on Tuesday, 8/25 on both undergraduate campuses. Parents, family, and friends are welcome to join us on move-in day and get excited about what YU holds in store.

Orientation is a full-day experience from Tuesday through Sunday. Expect to build friendships that last, encounter ideas that challenge and inspire you, and discover what it means to be part of a community shaped by both Torah and the world.

Typical Fall Orientation Schedule at a Glance

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

Tuesday: Move in and settle into your new home. Meet your Resident Advisors, connect with your floor, and begin finding your place on campus

Wednesday through Friday: Explore everything YU has to offer, from academic resources and career support to Torah learning, student life, and nights out in New York City. These days will be fun and full of meaningful growth opportunities..

Shabbat: Enjoy a Shabbat like no other on campus at Yeshiva University, surrounded by community in a place where this is what Shabbat is meant to feel like.

Sunday: Close out Orientation with new friends at our traditional Welcome Back BBQ, then step into your first week of classes ready to begin.

Orientation Digital Resources Access

Find Your YU Credentials

Watch a video tutorial to find your YU Credentials.

Find Your YU Credentials

Free Office 365

Learn how to set up your free Office 365 account.

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

Find Your YU Credentials

Watch a video tutorial to find your YU Credentials.

Find Your YU Credentials

Free Office 365

Learn how to set up your free Office 365 account.

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.