Greetings! My wife, Jennifer, and I are excited to welcome you to our Juniata community. We look forward to your many contributions and to helping you make a successful transition to college life and our community.
This booklet guides you through important next steps as you begin your college journey. Please do not hesitate to contact any Juniata College staff for assistance or with your questions.
We look forward to seeing you at Orientation. Please introduce yourself to us, as we want to partner with you in making your experience meaningful.
Warm regards,
James A. Troha, Ph.D. President 814-641-3101
presoffice@juniata.edu
CONNECT
Welcome to Juniata College. We’re here to help you.
Office of Campus and Residential Life
(questions related to new student transitions, orientation, campus housing, and general inquiries)
814-641-3323
campuslife@juniata.edu
Student Health Forms
(questions related to required immunizations, intake forms, and local medical providers)
814-506-8463 Ext. 1302
814-643-3205
healthservices@juniata.edu
Office of Financial Planning
(questions related to financial aid)
814-641-3142
financialplanning@juniata.edu
Bursar’s Office
(questions related to billing and payments)
814-641-3188
bursarsoffice@juniata.edu
Registration & Academic Advising
(questions related to academic advising and course registration, AP scores, and college transcripts)
814-641-3165
advising@juniata.edu
Student Accessibility Services
(questions related to disability services, academic or housing accommodations, and assistive technologies)
814-641-5840
accessibility@juniata.edu
Statton Learning Commons
(questions related to academic resources, digital learning, library services)
814-641-3450
stattonlearningcommons@juniata.edu
ACCOUNT SETUP
Look for an email from applications@juniata.edu with the subject line, Juniata College Application Update, instructing you to log into your applicant portal to set up your EagleNet account. You will find instructions in the Status Update area at the top of your applicant portal. Once complete, this Juniata username and password will serve as your credentials for accessing your Juniata email and technology services on campus. Moving ahead, important communication will be sent to your new Juniata email account. Be sure to check your email regularly.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND BILLING
Review the enclosed financial planning and billing guide. If you have not received it already, you will receive your financial aid offer in the mail. If you have any questions about your financial aid offer, contact the Office of Student Financial Planning at financialplanning@juniata.edu or 814-641-3142.
Using your Juniata username and password, review your bill on the Arch through Transact. Instructions for accessing Transact can be found in the financial planning and billing guide. In Transact, you can authorize others, like your parents or guardians, to have access to your billing information, and you can also set up a monthly payment plan.
After June 15, you should waive medical insurance through the college if you have other insurance coverage. Please note: Visa status students are not eligible to waive Juniata insurance. The waiver must be completed at rcmdstudentbenefits.com by August 30 to have the charge for the College’s medical insurance removed from your bill.
ADVISING AND COURSE REGISTRATION
You likely have questions about academic advising and getting registered for your first semester of classes at Juniata College. Watch for an email in mid-May from advising@juniata.edu.
Follow the directions shared in that email so we can match you with an academic advisor and build your class schedule.
• If you are a first-time college student, complete the Class Scheduling Questionnaire by June 5 to receive your customized class schedule by June 25. You will find this questionnaire in the mid-May email you receive from advising@juniata.edu.
• If you are a transfer student, an advisor will work with you to build your schedule after we have received your final transcripts from your previous institutions.
Visit the First Year Academics webpage at juniata.edu/orientation to find additional instructions on several other items you may need to complete to help us build your class schedule. You’ll find instructions there on how to submit Advanced Placement scores and college transcripts and how to take any recommended placement assessments.
During Orientation, you’ll have an opportunity to meet with an academic advisor to answer any questions you have about your schedule and make changes if necessary.
ONLINE EDUCATIONAL MODULES
Prior to your arrival on campus in August, you will need to complete a series of educational modules. These courses cover topics such as alcohol and substance use, healthy relationships and preventing interpersonal violence, and cultivating a community of respect and belonging. We require all first-year students to complete each assigned course because these courses address important issues that will help prepare you for success on campus. These courses will be sent to you via email by July 1 to complete the courses by August 1.
SUMMER ORIENTATION
Summer Orientation is a required experience to help you make a great start! Orientation incorporates opportunities to build social connections with your peers, meet and connect with faculty, and arrange for your first semester on campus. We invite students, families, and supporters to join us.
If you are an international student, you will participate in our International Student Orientation session immediately preceding Inbound 2 and Welcome Week in August.
You must register for the orientation date of your choice at juniata.edu/orientation no later than two weeks prior to the date. Spaces are limited in each session. We understand scheduling can be challenging, please reach out to campuslife@juniata.edu or 814-641-3323 for assistance.
Summer Orientation Dates:
• Friday, June 27
• Friday, July 18
• Monday, July 28
International Student Orientation:
• Arrival: Sunday, August 17
International Student Orientation
• Monday, August 18–Wednesday, August 20
PADDLING
ROCK CLIMBING
ARTS
INBOUND
Inbound is a three-day immersive retreat designed to build social connections through fun experiences and learning about being a Juniatian. Returning students will guide you and a group of peers and help you transition to college, answer questions, and have fun! Inbound is a highly encouraged experience for all first-year students because we know it can help you succeed academically, build skills and social connections, and foster wellbeing as you get started on campus.
Hear what students have to say about their favorite parts of Inbound:
“My favorite part of Inbound was being able to enjoy an activity that I already love with the added experience of doing it with new people.”
“Inbound helped me get more comfortable with dorm living on campus, I met so many new people and created bonds that made my social transition to Juniata much more enjoyable.”
“I’m so thankful for the opportunity as it made me feel less nervous about the school year since I now know some familiar faces.”
Register for Inbound for the best chance at selecting your retreat preferences. The $100 fee for Inbound is added directly to your bill. If the fee would be a barrier to your participation, please contact campuslife@juniata.edu to request financial support. Visit juniata.edu/orientation to view retreat descriptions and get registered!
Inbound Session 1: Fall Athletes will need to choose this session!
Friday, July 18–Sunday, July 20 (Directly following Orientation 2 on July 18, families & supporters will depart after the Orientation session finishes.)
Inbound Session 2:
Thursday, August 21–Saturday, August 23 (Move into your Campus Housing on Thursday.
First-year student programming will continue after Inbound through the first day of classes on Monday, August 25.)
*We ask families and supporters to depart campus while you enjoy Inbound. Juniata College is not able to provide lodging or transportation accommodations to them.
HOUSING
Beginning June 1, complete the New Student Housing Application and Roommate Profile Form through Eagles Nook, our housing software. Applications are due July 1.
Please take time to accurately fill out the form because housing assignments are based on the preferences that you indicate on your application. Our staff will work diligently to match you with someone with similar living preferences. Housing assignments will be sent to your Juniata email account at the beginning of August. Find instructions for completing housing request information at juniata.edu/orientation.
DINING
All residential students have access to dining seven days a week. Commuter students wishing to purchase a meal plan can do so through Eagles Nook. Your meal plan will be loaded onto your Juniata Gold Card and ready for you to use when you move into your residence hall in August. We recommend downloading the “FoodU” app from Parkhurst Dining Services where you can build a profile and view food locations across campus to access their daily hours, menus, and more!
MOVE-IN DATES
Your move-in date to campus this August will correspond with one of the following cohorts:
Fall Student Athletes:
• Dates are team-specific and coordinated by respective team’s coaches.
New International Students:
• Sunday, August 17
Inbound Session 2 Participants:
• Thursday, August 21, 8–10 a.m.
All Other New Students:
• Saturday, August 23, 8–10 a.m.
STUDENT
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you need academic or housing accommodations related to a documented disability or learning difference, visit the Student Accessibility Services website at juniata.edu/student-accessibility to get more information on the process.
If you have further questions, please email accessibility@juniata.edu or call 814-641-5840.
VISA STATUS STUDENTS
The Center for International Education is pleased to provide a special orientation program that is designed to help you integrate to life at Juniata College and life in Huntingdon. This program is required for new international students so that you feel welcomed and have access to the information and resources needed to be successful.
New students will arrive early to get acclimated to campus and prepare for the start of classes. International Orientation will cover everything you need to know as an international student, from topics like the American classroom experience to important information regarding your visa status. There will also be social events and shopping where you will meet and build relationships with student leaders and other students.
International Student Orientation:
Arrival: Sunday, August 17 (Transportation provided to campus from select locations.)
Orientation: Monday, August 18–Wednesday, August 20
Contact Information: international@juniata.edu
STUDENT ATHLETES
In preparation for the upcoming sport seasons, we ask that all students participating in athletics at Juniata College complete the necessary documentation prior to arriving on campus in August. A comprehensive list of all necessary information and processes is outlined on our Juniata Student-Athlete Annual Requirements webpage. For more details, use the QR code below or follow these steps:
Students will be required to complete all NCAA, institutional, sports medicine, and compliance processes before participating. Some of these forms will be completed through the Teamworks Compliance and Recruiting system. Please download the app (available for both iOS and Android devices) and use your Juniata email credentials to login.
TRAVELING TO JUNIATA COLLEGE
AND HUNTINGDON, PA.
Huntingdon is a small town surrounded by a largely rural area, and there is important information to know about getting to campus. Travel by car is the easiest for traveling within the Huntingdon area.
By Car:
Rental cars from an airport may be the most reliable option and provide the most accessibility for getting to campus and around town. There is an Enterprise Rent-A-Car location on the edge of Huntingdon that has limited hours and options but provides a drop-off and pick-up option.
By Train:
Depending on your starting location, traveling by Amtrak train is one of the easiest accessible public transportation options. Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian route travels both directions daily from New York City through Philadelphia and across the state to Pittsburgh with a stop in downtown Huntingdon. The train station is less than a mile from campus, and we can pick you up with prior arrangement.
By Air:
If traveling by plane, the closest airport is State College. With prior arrangement when moving onto campus, Juniata can offer shuttle service from the following airports: State College, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Washington, D.C. (Dulles, Reagan, BWI).
By Bus:
Traveling by bus can be another potential option. State College is the nearest stop location. There is a Greyhound Bus station and a Megabus stop in State College that offers travel options to both local Pennsylvania regions and to metropolitan cities. With prior arrangement when moving onto campus, Juniata can offer shuttle service from these bus stations to campus.
Ride Share:
Even though Huntingdon and the surrounding area lack ride share options, like Uber or Lyft, most of our students share rides with each other. You’ll likely become friends with someone who has a personal vehicle soon after arriving on campus that will help you get around.
Lodging in Huntingdon:
Below is a list of some common hotels and lodging in the Huntingdon area.
Comfort Inn
100 S 4th St, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-693-5075
*If you’re traveling by train or without personal transport, this is the best option for proximity to campus and the Amtrak train station.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
9970 Shaner Blvd, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-643-3672
Huntingdon Motor Inn
6920 Motor Inn Dr, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-643-1133
Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast
317 Penn St, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-599-2803
The Inn at Solvang Bed & Breakfast
10611 Standing Stone Rd, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
814-643-3035
Gage Mansion
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE
New this year, students who wait until October 21 (the end of fall break) to bring their vehicle to campus will receive a parking pass for just $100. Register your vehicle by September 2 to take advantage of this new discount.
Students who want to bring their vehicles on campus after move-in day will have to complete their vehicle registration by August 1. The parking pass will cost $150.
Register your vehicle at juniata.edu/offices/security. Call the Public Safety Office at 814-641-3163 with any questions.
STUDENT HEALTH FORMS
Student health forms are required for all new students and must be received by August 1. Students are not allowed to move in until their completed health have been received. These forms include proof of required immunizations, an immunization waiver if applicable, and the intake forms for our Broad Top Family Wellness Center. Completed student health forms can be emailed to healthservices@juniata.edu or faxed to 814-643-6903.
Student health forms can be downloaded at juniata.edu/orientation. No hard copies of Student Health Forms are accepted at this time.
NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST
☐ Setup your new Juniata email account immediately upon receipt of this packet. Start checking your new Juniata email every day.
☐ Submit your Class Scheduling Questionnaire by June 5.
☐ Register for Summer Orientation two weeks prior to your desired date.
☐ Review your Financial Aid Letter.
☐ Complete your New Student Housing Application and Roommate Profile by July 1.
☐ Complete your online educational modules by August 1.
☐ Complete and submit student health forms by August 1.
☐ Review your student bill on the Arch through Transact in July and set up a payment plan, as needed, by August 8.
☐ Register for Inbound at least two weeks prior to your desired retreat date.
☐ Choose to delay your vehicle arrival on campus for discounted parking or register by August 1 for the full $150 pass price.
☐ Complete Federal Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note if accepting your federal direct loan eligibility.
☐ Request student accommodations through the Student Accessibility Office if desired.
☐ Upload Your Juniata Student ID “Gold Card” photo.
☐ Submit your AP scores and college transcripts from other institutions and take the world language placement exam if needed.
Important Dates
June 27 Friday Summer Orientation 1 July 18 Friday Summer Orientation 2
Aug. 17 Sunday International Student Move-In 21 Thursday New Student Move-In for Inbound Session 2 Attendees 21–23 Thursday–Saturday Inbound Session 2 23 Saturday New Student Move-In for All Other First-Year Students 23–30 Saturday–Saturday Juniata College Welcome Week 25 Monday First Day of Classes
Sept. 7 Sunday Lobsterfest Involvement Fair
Oct. 3–5 Friday–Sunday Homecoming & Family Weekend 18–21 Saturday–Tuesday Fall Break (residence halls open)
