You're #NewToJU!New Student Experience

Four students posing with the mascot, Dunkin.
Future students posing for a photo in Historic Swisher Gymnasium.

Join us for Summer Splash

Summer Splash is an optional experience for incoming first year students. Students will have the opportunity to meet future classmates, stay the night in one of our first year residence halls, explore JAX like a local, and enjoy all that campus has to offer without the pressure of classes! This overnight experience is for incoming first year students only.

Here's what you have to look forward to: 

  • Small group activities with your Summer Splash leaders and future classmates
  • An off-campus excursion to explore one of 探花族鈥檚 beautiful beaches. 
  • Get familiar with campus during our campus-wide ManHunt to find our mascot, Dunkin the Dolphin.
  • Summer Splash FAQ

Stay tuned for our 2024 Summer Splash Dates! 

Get ready for Dolphin Dive In

Being a first year student at 探花族 means the world is your oyster! There are so many opportunities and resources on campus for you to discover and our required Dolphin Dive In orientation experience is designed to prepare you for life as a JU student.  

During Dolphin Dive In, you will take the Freshman Seminar course. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to your peer mentor for the year and engage with your class through various campus activities. After spending your first week on campus, 探花族 will truly feel like your home away from home! All incoming freshman students are required to attend.

Accelerated Spring Freshman Dolphin Dive In dates: 

Optional  Spring Transfer Dolphin Dive In dates: 

Spring Dolphin Dive In Parent Track 

You'll have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions, that will provide you with more information regarding campus resources for you and your student. 

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Join Our Community

Looking for a roommate? Want to connect with other students attending Summer Splash? Join our community on ZeeMee and meet some of the students that will be joining you in the fall!