Welcome Weekend

Welcome Weekend is an exciting gateway for new students into life as a student at SJC! Over the four days, new students will experience a special welcome party meant to further introduce, invite, and inspire engagement in all it means to be a Monk in the classroom, residential living, and in their co-curricular life. There will be time to continue to get to know your way around campus, to get to know one another before kicking off classes on Monday, time to reconnect with your New Student Orientation group, and for residential students (and commuter camp participants!) to meet their RA and floormates.

At SJC, we distinguish ourselves on the unique and strong sense of community amongst our students, faculty, and staff. Welcome weekend is one of our many traditions that serves to cultivate genuine and lasting connections amongst us to the campus and to each other, and to grow our sense of community.

Move-in suggestions

• Talk to your roommate! Check to see what they are bringing/share with them what you will be bringing so you don’t have unnecessary duplicates.
• Don’t forget the essential - toiletries + personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, soap, shampoo, deodorant). (Shower caddies are very helpful!)
• Bedding - our beds are twin sized - this will help with selecting sheets/blankets, etc.

Commuter Students

Did you know we offer a “Commuter Camp”? Commuter Camp is an opportunity for Commuter Students to live on campus for the first two weeks of the semester in order to fully acclimate to our campus and get to know our community a little better. This program is free of charge for any first-year or transfer commuter student who would like to participate. Students will have the opportunity to:

• Stay overnight in a residence hall for two weeks (first-year residence hall for first-year students and upperclassmen residence halls for transfer students).
• Enjoy eating in Pearson's Café at no cost.
• Attend student activities programming in the evening at ease.
• Make friends and learn more about our campus and resources. We have an exciting opportunity for all new commuter students.

Questions? Please reach out to reslife@sjcme.edu.

Student Health Insurance Program

In accordance with federal law and the College policy, all students must be enrolled in a form of health insurance. To this end, students are automatically enrolled in the Saint Joseph’s College Student Health Insurance Program for which a separate fee is charged, viewable on each student’s billing statement through Student Accounts. All registered full-time students are required to complete the enrollment/waiver process annually.

Students have the opportunity to request to waive the automatic Saint Joseph’s College Student Health Insurance Program, provided the student or family can provide proof of comprehensive private medical insurance coverage that pays for more than just emergency care in Maine. (Medicaid coverage from a state other than Maine or New Hampshire does not meet this requirement). Included are FAQ's that may be helpful.

Go to https://www.studentinsurance.com/Client/1526 and review the information to Enroll or Waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The deadline to complete the process is August 1, 2023.

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