IntroDUCKtion

The Honor Board is responsible for ensuring that the undergraduate community upholds the Stevens Honor System. As part of your Pre-Orientation and welcome to Stevens, you need to complete the appropriate Honor System Modules in Canvas. By completing this module, you will have completed one part of your induction into the Stevens Honor System. The second part of your induction will take place during the Annual New Student Convocation. To complete this module, please log into my.stevens.edu/ and click on the "Canvas" icon in the left icon grid. Once you are in Canvas, please find and complete the "Honor System Seminars" course. Please reach out to the Honor Board Executive Board at [email protected] with any questions.

Discusses hazing, Title IX and sexual violence prevention. Encourages students to apply the concepts to their own lives and consider the effects of certain behaviors on themselves and on the people around them.

Explores the topics of change and stress and helps students to recognizethe importance of mental health and how to get help when needed.

Explains some of the risks that come with being in the first year when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Provides students with information to make decisions that will work for them, help them and give them ways to help their friends.

Focuses on the value of understanding how to personally contribute to more inviting, equitable and diverse campus communities. Rather than prepare students to engage in debates related to social justice and/or systemic issues, this course seeks first to establish a foundation of cultural competency and cultural humility that includes empathy-building, compassion, individual values mapping, bystander intervention skills and self-care.

Adjusting to Academics 

In this webinar, Undergraduate Academics staff members will discuss tips on making a successful adjustment to college, discuss your fall schedule, and give you strategies for academic success at Stevens. You can also ask any questions you may have related to academics. 

You Belong: Finding Your Sense of Belonging at Stevens

Finding community is an important step to success in your college experience. Join the Office of Student Culture and Belonging and the director of the First Year Experience to learn about pathways to finding your place at Stevens.  

Making the Transition to College 

This webinar will be facilitated by representatives from Undergraduate Student Life and will explore what we have in store for you throughout the summer, Pre- Orientation Orientation, Move-In and starting your experience at Stevens! There will also be an opportunity for live Q&A with staff and current students.  

Making Campus Feel Like Home for Commuter Students

Join Dr. Leo Pedraza, Assistant Dean and Director of Undergraduate Student Life, along with members of the Commuter Student Union to learn about resources and support networks available to commuter students on campus. 

Links to register for IntroDUCKtion webinars will be shared to students' Stevens email.

Parent and Family Orientation

This session will provide information about the vast network of resources available to your student to support their wellness, academic success, and holistic development as a Stevens student. This session will be facilitated by Dr. Sara Klein, vice president for Student Affairs and Ken Nilsen, dean of students. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the presentation. 

Making the Transition to College for Parents and Families

This session will explore how you can help your student thrive at Stevens as they adjust to a new environment. From understanding warning signs to recognizing adjustment challenges, we want to equip you with helpful resources to support your student throughout that process. This session will be facilitated by Ken Nilsen, dean of students, and Dr. Eric Rose, director of Counseling and Psychological Services. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the presentation.  

Supporting Your Student's Academic Transition to College

This session will help you understand the academic course load and rigor at Stevens, and offer strategies of how to support your student in the transition from high school to college academics. This session will be facilitated by Eve Riskin, Dean of Undergraduate Education and Carolynn Weirick, Parent and Family Relations Coordinator. 

We encourage you to attend the zoom hangout session that aligns with your major or school. These virtual hangouts will allow you to meet fellow Ducks in your major as well as many of our Peer Leaders.  

Major/School Hangout: School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science

Major/School Hangout: School of Business

Major/School Hangout: Engineering Programs

Major/School Hangout: Computer Science Programs .

Major/School Hangout: Systems and Enterprises

Major/School Hangout: Science Programs

These zoom hangouts are based upon your personal interests and identities. Students are encouraged to register for all applicable hangouts to connect with other students.  We will also have peer leaders available for Q&A at each of the hangouts.

Getting Involved In Hangout: Professional Associations

Community Gathering for Women

Getting Involved In Hangout: Media (Radio, Television, News)

Community Gathering for First Generation and/or Limited Income (FLI) Students

Getting Involved In Hangout: Identity-Based Organizations

Community Gathering for Students with Disabilities

Young Alumni Hangout

Community Gathering for Students of Faith

Community Gathering for Students of Color

Getting Involved In Hangout: Arts and Music

Getting Involved In Hangout: Electronics and Gaming

Community Gathering for LGBTQ+ Students

Getting Involved In Hangout: Recreation and Sports