Academic and Student Support for Pharmacy, OT and PT Students

Omaha New Student Orientation August 9-13, 2026

Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Distance Pharmacy, Physical Therapy
Creighton University -Omaha, Nebraska

Denver New Student Orientation July 27-30, 2026

Regis Creighton Occupational Therapy
Regis University-Denver, Colorado

Anchorage New Student Orientation August 3-6, 2026

Alaska Occupational Therapy
University of Alaska-Anchorage

Phoenix New Student Orientation August 12-15, 2026

Phoenix Occupational Therapy, Phoenix Pharmacy, Phoenix Physical Therapy
Creighton University Phoenix Health Sciences -Phoenix, Arizona
 

Purpose of New Student Orientation

The purpose of this orientation is to provide you with a clear introduction to life at Creighton. The central focus is to facilitate your transition into professional education within the context of the Catholic mission and Ignatian tradition of the university. This overarching theme is the integration of the following overlapping dimensions of School life, which you will notice as priorities throughout this orientation:

• Community: We seek to initiate and foster relationships of mutual respect and support among students, faculty and staff. In the Ignatian tradition, this may best be described as the beginning of a process of becoming true “companions” to each other. Becoming a professional involves more than acquiring disciplinary knowledge and skills. This process also involves affirming vocation and is reflected in personal dispositions of solidarity, justice and caring. During the orientation, community is reflected in activities including student socials, dining with faculty, participating in a volunteer service activity and reflection sharing.
• Diversity: We recognize the diversity of backgrounds and experiences of all members of the School. During the orientation, we work to meet the various needs of new students, transfer students, adult learners and other special groups. In the Ignatian tradition, this may best be described as finding the good in all persons. Diversity is reflected in activities including ice-breakers, times for reflection and sharing, exploration of the community through service and exposure to opportunities for involvement.
• Learning: During the orientation, we want you to become aware of the many resources in place to help you succeed as a student. Ignatian pedagogy describes this as attention to the context in which learning takes place. During the orientation, you will see this reflected in opportunities to meet faculty, staff and students from upper classes. You will also get to know your academic success counselors, technology support staff and others who can help you achieve a healthy balance between your academic, professional and personal endeavors.
• Scholarship: You will receive an initial orientation to your academic program and the unique ways in which your discipline contributes to the betterment of society. These sessions reflect our University’s pursuit of truth in all its forms.
• Service: To others, the importance of family life, the inalienable worth of each individual and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity are core values of Creighton. A service opportunity during the orientation highlights the importance our School places on the commitment to prepare professionals who are concerned for others. While you will have the opportunity to participate in a service project, by no means is this the only opportunity you will have to serve each other during the orientation! You were invited to join on of our academic programs because this commitment was already visible in your words and past actions.
• Integrity: All these priorities are integrated into the development of professionals who have integrity. Our policies and procedures are in place to foster an environment in which future professionals can continually grow into people who represent the University, School and their chosen professions with honesty, truthfulness and honor. During the orientation, you will begin to explore the meaning of the oaths you will make as you become a professional.

The Professionalism Ceremony provides insight into the integration of knowledge and skill with altruistic attitudes, values and behaviors. Held in conjunction with and concluding each orientation week, the ceremony emphasizes responsibility to a chosen profession through the academic programs. Representatives from the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions’ faculty, staff and current students welcome new students into their chosen profession and share their experiences of growth and encouragement in curricular and co-curricular involvement.

Ceremony Dates

Alaska Occupational Therapy
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Time 6 p.m.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Gorsuch Commons

Regis Creighton Occupational Therapy 
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Time 5:30 p.m.
Regis University - Denver, Colorado
St. John Francis Regis Chapel

Omaha Occupational Therapy, Omaha and Distance Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Time, 2 p.m.
Creighton University
DJ Sokol Arena at the Ryan Athletic Center
Live Stream Link for Professionalism Ceremony

Phoenix Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Time 10 a.m.
Creighton University - Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Health Sciences Campus

General Information

Guests are welcome to attend each ceremony.

• University of Alaska at Anchorage Campus Map
• Regis University Campus Map
• Creighton University Omaha Campus Map
• Creighton University Phoenix Health Sciences Campus Map
• Ceremony Photos
• Ceremony Photos – 2021 and prior years