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 Damen Student Center. The Damen Student Center is located next to the Main Parking Garage. View the Lakeshore campus map for more information!

The official orientation program will begin at 9:00 AM in Flanner 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.