Commuter Student Orientations
Students with an approved housing exemption or those with an exemption currently in process are eligible to attend one of the 1-day, commuter student orientations on either Friday, June 21 or Wednesday, July 10. These two sessions do not have an overnight stay requirement associated with orientation.
Below is a sample schedule for the Summer 2024 1-day commuter student orientations.
Check-in for the 1-day, commuter orientations will be from 8:00-8:45 AM in the Sullivan Center for Student Services. The official orientation program will begin at 9:00 AM in Galvin Auditorium.
First-Year Student Orientation Schedule:
8:00-8:45AM Check-in
9:00 AM Welcome Session
Small Group Activities with Orientation Leaders
Lunch in Damen Dining Hall
Educational Sessions from key campus resources
Campus Resource Activities
Presentation from Campus Safety
Parent/Guest Orientation Schedule:
8:00-8:45AM Check-in
9:00 AM Welcome Session
Information Sessions from:
Office of the Dean of Students
Bursar's Office
Academic Resources Panel
Dean of Students Panel
Concurrent Sessions from:
Residence Life
Wellness Center
Study Abroad
Campus Ministry
Lunch will be provided in Damen Dining Hall
Students and parents/guests will receive detailed schedules at check-in. Students are expected to participate in the full program. Please plan your arrival to, and departure from, campus, accordingly. Sessions for parents and guests are optional.