Jump Start

New Student Orientation!

Welcome to Concordia University Chicago! Jump Start is the required orientation program for all new incoming Cougars. This program is built to give you all the tools you need to feel prepared for your life a CUC student.

This exciting orientation, will introduce you to a variety of campus faculty and staff, understand academic policies and procedures, learn about the many support resources, and become familiar with the different programs, activities, and service opportunities offered to enhance your CUC experience.

New Student Summer Jump Start

To help you become better acquainted with the CUC campus, you must attend one of the Jump Start sessions that will be held in June, July and August. Parents and other family members are encouraged to attend Jump Start with you.

This orientation is filled with important information that will:

  • Introduce you to a variety of campus staff
  • Help you understand academic policies and procedures
  • Teach you about the many support resources
  • Familiarize you with the different programs, offices and activities offered to enhance your CUC experience

This day-long program is designed to equip you with key information, like your course schedule, allow for time to meet friends and learn about the many ways CUC is committed to supporting your educational journey.

Register by reviewing your admission packet for your login credentials, login to Connect.CUChicago.edu, and register for Jump Start in the portal.

New Student Spring Jump Start (January 2026)

Spring Jump Start is our orientation program designed to guide your transition to Concordia University Chicago!

You’ll check-in to the University or move into your residence hall and then experience a full day of engaging informational sessions.  You’ll also have the opportunity to meet new friends, and key staff and faculty who are part of your new community. To help you become better acquainted with the CUC campus, you must attend this Jump Start session.

Check back this fall for details on the Spring '26 Jump Start new student orientation program, happening in early January.

Register by reviewing your admission packet for you login credentials, login to Connect.CUChicago.edu, and register for Jump Start in the portal.