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New Student Orientation Schedules

Come prepared.

Orientation is a busy time for incoming students. Between moving into your new home and acclimating yourself to our campus life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Take some time to review the 2025 highlights schedules below to get a sense of what content you can expect this August. 
  • For new residential students, these activities will begin just after your move-in appointment on Thursday, August 21. 
  • New commuter students should plan to participate beginning the morning of Friday, August 22, through Tuesday, August 26.
Table of the various orientation schedules available.

Class of 2029 First-Time-In-College Students

Our orientation schedule is the best of all worlds: it's academic, it's social, and it's unique — just like our university. Community is a significant part of our orientation process, and you go through the experience alongside those in your residential community. While everyone gains exposure to the same content and information, each residence hall will have its own unique schedule of events.

<-- Select Your Residence Hall/Orientation Group via the Left-Hand Navigation Bar to view your New Student Orientation Schedule!

Transfer, Exchange & Joint Degree Programme Host Students

Tailored to you, being an experienced student, your orientation schedules look different from the traditional first-time-in-college freshman experience, but include all of the great opportunities to meet one another and learn about our community's expectations and resources.

<-- Select Your Incoming Student Type via the Left-Hand Navigation Bar to view your New Student Orientation Schedule!

Questions?

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