Schedule of Events: New Student Orientation
Session 1: Wednesday-Thursday, June 17-18
Session 2: Monday-Tuesday, June 22-23
Session 3: Thursday-Friday June 25-26
Session 4: Monday-Tuesday, June 29-30
Day 1 Highlights (Midtown Campus)
- Morning Check-in on Litchfield Hall Plaza (rain: Newbury Hall) & Welcome in Ives Concert Hall
- Students and families arrive, connect with Orientation Leaders, and attend a university-wide welcome. Parents attend selected sessions.
- Late Morning Programming
- Rotations including ID services, technology sessions, and student engagement activities.
- Lunch & Resource Engagement
- Students connect with campus departments and support services through focused informational department visits.
- Afternoon & Evening Engagement
- Sessions focused on involvement, advising, recreation, and community-building activities to include entertainment.
- Evening Community Building
- Residence Life introductions, social activities, and the overnight experience.
Day 2 Highlights (Midtown & Westside Campuses)
- Breakfast & Title IX Program
- Focus on student wellbeing and university expectations.
- Academic Program Sessions
- Students meet with deans, faculty, and some of our returning students to learn about their majors on their respective campuses.
- Westside Experience & Lunch
- Students shuttle to Westside for programming and dining.
- Student Life & Involvement
- Highlights of student engagement, career, athletics, and the arts.
- Closing & Departure
- Closing ceremony in VPAC, return to Midtown, and check-out of Newbury Hall.
Meals, water, and snacks will be provided throughout the day.
* Schedule subject to change. Please check back for additional information.
Please park in the Midtown Campus, White Street Garage, and follow the signs to check in.
