Weather Alert
EARLY CLOSURE MARCH 4 - Due to the forecast for severe winter weather, Creighton's Omaha campus will close at 7 P.M. this evening.
All in-person classes, clinics, and events, regardless of start time, are asked to end by 7 P.M. For those needing a shuttle, please visit my.creighton.edu for the most up-to-date maps and schedule. Shuttles will run until 8 P.M. this evening. We encourage you to be mindful of other closures or impacted services across the city as well.
Employees, including those classified as responsible for “essential operations” should review Creighton's Weather and Emergency-Related Absence Policy and work with your immediate supervisor on expectations for job functions during this curtailment of campus operations.
Please be take proper winter weather precautions throughout the day and contact public safety at 402.280.2911 for any emergencies.
Summer Preview
Prepare for your first semester at Creighton!
Summer Preview for incoming new students is a two-day overnight program covering everything you need to prepare for your first semester on campus. You’ll have the chance to meet with a faculty advisor, register for classes, meet other students, and gain more insight into campus life prior to joining us in the fall! This is a required program for all incoming new students.
Summer Preview is specifically designed to support you throughout your transition to Creighton. We also offer a track for parents and families to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Bluejay Family!
Registration opens on May 1 in your new student portal. On-campus and virtual options will be available.
What to Expect at Summer Preview
Summer Preview is designed to set you up for success as you begin your journey at Creighton. This orientation experience is packed with all the information you’ll need to feel confident and prepared for your first semester.
Your Summer Preview experience will include:
- A welcome session where you’ll meet our Summer Preview guides – current students who will be your guides throughout orientation.
- Opportunities to connect with faculty and staff while learning about academic expectations and support services
- Insights into campus life, student organizations, and ways to get involved
- Dedicated time to get your questions answered so you feel ready for the fall semester
- The chance to meet fellow Bluejays and start building your Creighton community.
With the support of our summer preview leaders and staff, you’ll leave feeling excited for what’s ahead and confident as you begin your life at Creighton.
Summer Preview Dates
Summer Preview 2025 Orientation Sessions
- Monday and Tuesday, June 2-3, 2025
- Thursday and Friday, June 5-6, 2025
- Monday and Tuesday, June 9-10, 2025
- Thursday and Friday, June 12-13, 2025
Summer Preview dates are on a first-come first-served basis. We encourage you to register as soon as you are able as each session has a limited capacity.
Helpful Tips for Summer Preview
Your course registration time is on day two of your session. You will receive a registration time in your email. This time cannot be changed, so please plan accordingly.
Bring a laptop or tablet to complete the advising and course registration process. If you do not have a personal device, there will be laptops that you can borrow for your appointment.
During registration, each college will have a designated registration space in the Harper Center Ballroom. Please arrive to the Harper Ballroom 10-15 minutes ahead of your registration time.
All students have 24 hours to complete the course registration process starting at your assigned registration time. You must register for classes on a laptop or tablet and be in a location with stable internet connection; we do not recommend registering for classes on a mobile device. Zoom registration support rooms are available for virtual Summer Preview participants. More information will be shared to your Creighton email address the night before your assigned registration date.
Students will stay on campus during their summer preview program. All rooms come equipped with bed linens, towels, soap, pillow and blanket. We ask you bring the following:
- Toiletries
- Water bottle
- Laptop and charger
What to leave at home
Tobacco products
Creighton University is a tobacco-free campus that includes smokeless tobacco.
Pets
Only service animals are allowed in the residence halls.
If you are arranging your own transportation to campus, please use the following address to get to campus: 602 N 20th St Omaha, NE 68178. This will drop you off near the Harper Center.
If you have already indicated to us that you would like transportation to/from the airport, a member of the Summer Preview team will contact you the day before your arrival to coordinate that trip.
Upon arrival, please park in one of the approved parking lots (Lots E95, E85, E75, E98, and the lower two levels of Parking Garage G5) and proceed to the Mike & Josie Harper Center to complete the check-in process.
You’ll see directional signage for the walk from the parking lots to the check-in location.
As a part of the Summer Preview experience, we invite students and families to give back to the Creighton Community by donating items to the Creighton Cupboard. The Creighton Cupboard is an on-campus food pantry that serves our undergraduate, graduate, and professional students impacted by food insecurity.
Please consider bringing the following items to support the Creighton Cupboard:
- Personal Hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene, diapers, etc.)
- Non-perishable food items (breakfast bars, microwaveable meals, rice, pasta, broths, canned chicken)
- Other items can be found on the Creighton Cupboard website
- No expired items will be accepted
Q:Is attendance at Summer Preview required?
A:
Yes, all first-year students must attend Summer Preview in order to register for classes. You'll get the chance to meet your peers, learn all about Creighton, and get a first look at where you'll be living for the next four years. Summer Preview is your first step as a Bluejay!
Q:What assessments are required before Summer Preview?
A:
You will need to complete the Quantitative Assessment for New Students, a College Readiness Survey, and a Language Placement and Competency Exam prior to Summer Preview. You can find more details on these assessments here.
Q:Are parents and/or family members required to attend Summer Preview?
A:
While not required to attend, we have programming and information sessions for families and we would love for you to join us! Each student can bring up to 2 guests for an additional fee of $75 per person. Housing and transportation are not provided for families.
You can find a list of hotels near campus here.
Q:What if the session I want to attend is full?
A:
Not to worry, we will place you on a waitlist. Please register for an available date and if a spot opens up on your preferred date, we will notify you.
Q:Will there be additional Summer Preview dates?
A:
Summer Preview will only take place during the dates listed above. In-person and virtual sessions are available for your convenience.
