Bio Pioneers
Blizzard: February 24, 2026
Classes before noon on Tuesday, February 24 will remain remote. Review our website for detailed instruction.
Expect to explore many biology fields with hands-on lab and field adventures that will kick off your SHU Pioneer experience.
Learn strategies to succeed in your science coursework, develop critical thinking skills, navigate campus living and learning spaces, explore stress management techniques and immerse yourself in SHU’s biology community.
Program Highlights
- Connecting with peers, advisers and faculty mentors prior to the start of the fall semester
- Getting a head start on learning fundamental science lab and field skills
- Developing data-driven effective study skills
- Exploring biology research opportunities at SHU and around Fairfield County
- Attending workshops and team-building activities focused on stress and time management
- Working with upperclassmen to acclimate to SHU
We look forward to welcoming you to the Bio Pioneers community!
Cost
$465
Contact Information
Christina Morra, Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor
morrac@sacredheart.edu
The biology pre-fall program was an invaluable experience to me because you get to know the biology professors you’ll have for the next 4 years at SHU by doing various lab activities from all areas around the department and gain an understanding of college level science expectations. It’s a great way to meet people in your major, as I’m still in touch with many of the friends I made in pre-fall, and also a nice way to get settled into school before everyone else arrives/classes start. I would highly recommend participating in the biology pre-fall program to anyone who is able.