Next STEPS

Congratulations on registering for your first semester at SJU! 

Now that you are have registered for the fall semester, here are a few action items for you to attend to prior to the start of classes on August 25th:

1. Send final transcripts and exam scores to Admissions

If you have not already done so, make sure to send any final transcripts from high school or dual enrollment and any AP/IB score reports to SJU Admissions.

2. If needed, make schedule adjustments during Add/Drop

Add/Drop for first year students begins on Monday, August 18th and closes on Tuesday September 2nd, 2025.  During this time, you may make changes to your fall schedule. Please review the FAQs below for more information.

3. Identify your faculty advisor's name and contact information in the Nest

In early August, the name and contact information for your faculty advisor will be available in your Student Profile in the Nest. If you intend to make changes to your schedule during Add/Drop, you will need to first communicate with your advisor and obtain a PIN to access your registration in the Nest. For more information, please see below.

4. Prepare for the first day of classes 

The first day of classes for the fall 2025 semester is Monday, August 25th, 2025. 

• Be sure to buy your books early! You can view Textbooks and Course Materials needed for your courses on the Students tab of the Nest under Academic Resources. Posting of materials may vary course to course. 

• View the campus map to get more familiar with the locations of your courses. Practice walking between buildings according to your schedule to feel more prepared for your first day. 

• All academic dates and deadlines are posted on the Academic Calendar. Watch this video for a brief overview of the Academic Calendar and how to utilize it.