Orientation

Welcome to Longwood, Lancers, your journey starts here!

Orientation is your first official step into life at Longwood University, designed to get you ready for an exciting and successful college experience. You’ll meet your fellow Lancers, explore campus, and connect with faculty, staff, and student peer mentors who are here to support you. From learning about academic expectations to discovering student life and traditions, Orientation is all about making Longwood feel like home.

No need to worry—we’ll guide you every step of the way, answer all your questions, and make sure you feel confident and ready to begin your college adventure. We can’t wait to welcome you!

(Not sure of your registered Orientation day? Call (434) 395-2414 or email us at studentsuccess@longwood.edu.)

2025 Summer Orientation Dates

Monday, July 14

• Sociology, Anthropology & Archaeology, Criminology & Criminal Justice
• History & Political Science
• English & Modern Languages
• Communication Studies
• Psychology

Tuesday, July, 15

• Elementary & Middle School Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education

Wednesday, July 16

• Biology & Integrated Environmental Science
• Business & Economics
• Mathematics & Computer Science
• Chemistry & Physics
• Art
• Music
• Theatre
• Graphic and Animation Design

Thursday, July 17

• Health & Physical Education, Therapeutic Recreation & Kinesiology
• Nursing
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Social Work
• Exploratory Studies

Friday, July 18

• Make-up day for all majors in the morning
• Transfer student day in the afternoon

First-Year Students

Orientation Registration

You will register for Orientation online via instructions sent to your personal email account. The instructions will be sent within one week of the date that your admissions deposit is received and processed.

There is no up-front fee to attend Orientation; the cost is covered in the incoming student transitional fee of $225, which is billed to the student account. Students are invited to bring two guests and must register them in advance of the Orientation program. There is no additional fee for guests.

Contact the Office of the Registrar if you have questions or need more information about course registration.

Transfer Student

Orientation Registration

You will register for Orientation online via instructions sent to your personal email account. The instructions will be sent within one week of the date that your Admissions deposit is received and processed.

Please bring a copy of your official transcript from the previous institution(s) you've attended. This will be helpful for advising and course registration.

There is no up-front fee to attend Orientation; the cost is covered in the incoming student transitional fee of $225, which is billed to the student account. Students are invited to bring guests and must register them in advance of the Orientation program. There is no additional fee for guests.

Course Registration

Before Orientation, we'll send you information through Longwood Live Mail about how to register online for courses in your major. Then you'll meet with your department chair, or a department faculty representative, to talk about your degree plan.

Your department chair may reach out to you first, to help build the best schedule, but either way, we'll be in touch. Please check your Longwood Live Mail regularly so that you can register for classes.