Welcome to Orientation
Get ready for a series of unforgettable experiences that make up Orientation. Our exciting lineup is guaranteed to help you hit the ground running, so let's get started!
First-up Features
Orientation begins with not one, but multiple opportunities to get your semester going! RSVP and let us know which ones you'll attend (hopefully all of them!) and them keep an eye on your OwlMail for more details.
#1: Ironbirds Game
JUN 17 | Arrive 6:30 PM | Game Starts 7:05 PM
Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium | RSVP
- Geared to adult students
- Can bring one person
- Check in at the Harford table to get your wristband for entrance to Club
- Social event, meet other adult students, ask questions of staff
- Food and soda is included.
#2: Fighting Owls Frenzy
JUL 23 | 12–3 PM
Financial Aid & College Store Day | RSVP
It's few hours of crazy excitement to get all you need for the semester! Get your books, purchase some swag, get your student ID, pay your bill, learn about some last-minute scholarship and financial aid opportunities . . . And did we mention we'll have giveaways and discounts to The College Store? See you there. NOTE: Bring a government-issued photo ID and get your Harford ID the same day!
New Student Orientation in Two-Parts
#3: Framework for Success
Mandatory Online Orientation
Available as of JUN 1
To access orientation:
- Login to OwlNet using your Harford credentials and click the Brightspace | ALL card.
- Go to: My Courses > All > New Student Orientation
- From there, access instructions and the four main sections.
- Complete each section before moving to the next.
- After completing each quiz, click "content" in the menu bar to navigate to the next section.
#4: Fighting Owls Take Flight
Mandatory In-Person Reception
Saturday AUG 23 | 1–3 PM | RSVP
This inspirational and interactive reception allows you to mingle with faculty and staff, meet new friends, and familiarize yourself with everything Harford. The event is for traditional age as well as adult students—and we've even got stuff for parents A parent orientation will take place at the same time. It's the perfect way to kick-off the semester!
- This event is mandatory for all new students. Readmits and transfers are also invited and welcome to attend.
- If parents are attending, indicate them as "guests" on the RSVP form.
Passport Program
#5: First Semester Passport Program
Takes place during your first semester at Harford.
This program designed to help new students (including transfer students and those
returning after 2+ years), successfully navigate their journey at Harford while having
some fun along the way! Engage in activities, attend events, and complete essential
steps to ensure success—all leading up to a chance to win scholarships and prizes.
Complete the form below each time you complete a First Semester Passport stop during the semester. The more stops you complete, the more chances you have to win gift cards, or if you're lucky, the grand prize—a $500 scholarship!
RSVP today and be on your way to becoming #FightingOwlsFierce.
You're on your way to being #FightingOwlsFierce and Orientation will get you where you need to go. If you're new to Harford, no matter your age, these events are for you!