Transfer Orientation | Kean University

Spring 2025 Transfer Student Orientation

WELCOME TO COUGAR NATION!

We are excited to welcome you to our vibrant community. As you embark on this new chapter of your academic journey, we designed Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) to ensure you have a smooth transition into university life. All incoming Spring 2025 NEW Kean Union transfer students are required to attend. The session includes learning how to navigate campus, registering for classes, finding out about campus support services, meeting your new classmates, and building meaningful connections.

Check back for information regarding Spring 2025 New Student Orientation in December.

Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services is here to provide assistance and accommodations for all students with physical, medical, learning, emotional and/or psychological documented disabilities both temporary and permanent. Any student requiring an accommodation due to a disability needs to contact the Office of Accessibility Services two weeks prior to the session. Office of Accessibility Services can be reached at (908) 737-4910 or accessibilityservices@kean.edu.

Final Steps Checklist

The final steps you have remaining are based on those you’ve already completed.

Orient to campus with a guided tour

Receive faculty advisement

Finalize your financial aid package

Choose a payment plan and pay your tuition bill

Submit your Health Immunization Form

Obtain your student ID

Purchase or rent your textbooks

Complete the Second-Year Student Assessment (SYSA) questionnaire

Optional: Apply for campus housing and/or select a meal plan

Informational Videos

We’ve prepared a series of Orientation videos to help you connect to campus from your first days as a transfer student. Each video provides direct support to new Kean transfer students like you.

Registering for Classes in KeanWISE

Financing your Kean Degree

Purchasing Your Kean Textbooks

Student Health Services

**Kean University Health Services is dedicated to ensuring the health of all students, whether on the Union or Kean Ocean campus. For your convenience, the Office of Health Services has partnered with The Doctor’s Office – Brick to provide care to Kean Ocean students. Many services will be provided at no additional charge, pending a referral is obtained from Health Services.

Referrals to The Doctor’s Office Urgent Care of Brick, whose location and contact information is listed below, can be obtained by calling Health Services at (908) 737-4880 – Monday through Friday – between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Doctor's Office Urgent Care of Brick
686 Route 70
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 262-8200