Congratulations and Welcome to Felician University!
Let’s get started by following the steps below.
The Fall Semester begins in August. Navigate through the essential steps outlined below to seamlessly transition into your academic journey at Felician University. View The Academic Calendar to stay informed about important dates and events throughout the semester.
*2024-2025 Academic Calendar will be released in April 2024*
If you have any questions as you complete the Orientation steps, please contact us at orientation@felician.edu.
Step 1 – Register for Orientation
New/Transfer Student Orientation Dates:
- Wednesday 6/26/24 9am-5pm
- Wednesday 7/10/24 9am-5pm
- Wednesday 7/24/24 9am-5pm
- Wednesday 8/7/24 9am-5pm
Location: Wellness and Recreation Center (WaRC) at One Felician Way, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Step 2 – Academic Support
Course Registration
Your Academic Advisor from the Center for Academic Success & Effectiveness (C.A.S.E.) will reach out to assist you with academic advisement and course registration.
Please note that transfer students with more than 60 credits will have a faculty advisor. Check with your admissions counselor for more information. For videos to help guide you, please visit https://felician.edu/academics/office-of-the-registrar/register-online/.
If you have any questions or have not received any communications from an academic advisor a week after you have completed the tuition deposit steps, please send an email to case@felician.edu.
Office of Accessibility Services
Felician University is committed to providing equal access to students with documented physical, sensory, learning, and psychological disabilities. We work with students on a case-by-case basis to determine reasonable accommodations in accordance with the policies underlying Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the ADA Amended Acts of 2008.
Prospective and enrolled students are required to initiate contact with this office to receive services or to arrange appropriate accommodations. We welcome any questions and requests for information. Please Click Here for our FAQ.
Contact Information:
Carolyn Kehayan MA, LDT-C, Coordinator, Office of Accessibility Services
- Email: kehayanc@felician.edu
- Phone: 201-559-6050
- Office: Lodi Campus, Kirby Hall Room 104
Elizabeth Noreika, Administrative Coordinator
- Email: noreikae@felician.edu
- Phone: 201-559-6047
- Office: Lodi Campus, Kirby Hall Room 103
Step 3 – Technology Accounts and Devices
View the webpage Getting Started as a New Student for information on accessing your Felician email and other university platforms.
If you have trouble setting up your accounts, please see the Felician IT Help Desk Portal page.
*You may not be able to log-in until after you are registered for Fall 2024 classes*
Step 4 – Health Forms
Incoming new and transfer students should take the following steps to become health-compliant.
- Visit the Wellness Services page
- Download and complete the student health forms
- Visit https://felician.medicatconnect.com/ under My Felician Hub to upload your completed documents to our Student Portal- MAKE SURE TO ENTER THE DATES OF ALL OF YOUR VACCINES
- Email wellness@felician.edu and let us know your forms are complete
Wellness Services will NOT be accepting any physical (paper) documentation.
If you have any questions, please email Wellness Services wellness@felician.edu or call us at 201-559-3337.
Step 5 – Felician Hub
In the Hub, you can access and plan your courses, communicate with your advisor, register, pay your bill, sign up for a payment plan, view your financial aid, and apply for graduation. Once registered for classes, you can easily access the online course platform Brightspace.
Log in to the Felician Hub and Brightspace to become familiar with this helpful platform before the start of the semester.
Step 6 – Student ID Card/Parking Permit
Once you are registered for your course(s) you may obtain your Student Identification Card and parking sticker at the Security Office on the Rutherford campus. Your ID and parking sticker will be valid throughout your degree program. Please bring a valid vehicle registration and a valid vehicle insurance card to obtain your parking sticker.
Parking stickers are required to park at our two campuses. If you will be attending one of our programs at an off-site location, please check with your site director for parking information.
It is important to obtain your parking sticker during the first week of classes by visiting the Rutherford Security Office located in Elliot Terrace.
Step 7 – Housing
On-campus housing is available for students interested in residing on-campus while they complete their degree programs. If you are interested in living on campus, the housing application and contract can be found at Residence Life – Felician University of New Jersey
Step 8 – Bookstore
Once you receive course information from your instructors shortly before classes start, you can purchase your textbooks and supplies at the Felician Bookstore. The bookstore will also be available at the New Student Orientation. It’s also a great place to purchase spirit wear and accessories.
Step 9 – Attend one of the in-person New Student Orientations
Make sure you are dressed comfortably, ready to meet new friends, and start this exciting journey! If you plan to bring a parent who would like to stay for the day, please complete the following Parent RSVP form.
Step 10 – New Student Celebration! We would like to get to know you!
Complete the form below to be featured on our Instagram page during the first week of classes. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win a number of prizes!
