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New Student Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation 2026

Friday, Aug. 21, to Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

Aug. 21 is largely a move-in day with a welcome ceremony and farewells in the late afternoon. Family and friends are invited to participate in events on Aug. 21.

Class of 2030

Times and locations are subject to change.  

Students will receive information on how to access the finalized schedule, their NSO group numbers, etc. upon completion of online pre-orientation.

New Student Orientation (NSO) is a time for new students to begin building relationships and networks that are essential to assisting in a sense of belonging in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ community (College and surrounding community). All sessions will provide information that will assist you in many ways during your experience at º£½ÇÊÓƵ College. All are strongly encouraged and expected to attend and engage in all sessions. A variety of fun events planned for you while you build lasting friendships. We look forwarding to hosting you during your first week at º£½ÇÊÓƵ College!

 

*Events and activities denoted with an asterisk (*) are open to family and family friends.

  • Students moving in with the help of alumni

    Friday, Aug. 21

    8 a.m.–noon *Check-in

    8 a.m.–noon *Student Health and Wellness – Discussion of Outstanding Health Requirements

    8 a.m.–noon *New Student Orientation Info Desk

    8 a.m.–2 p.m. *Residence Hall Move-in

    8 a.m.–3 p.m. *Family and Guest Lounge

    9 –11 a.m. Varsity Practice

    9–11 a.m. *Dining Information Table

    9 a.m.–Noon *Technology Services Desk

    9 a.m.–2 p.m. *Student Employment Paperwork

    10 a.m.–noon *First-Generation and Low-Income Table

    11–11:30 a.m. *Dietary Tour of Dining Services

    11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. *Lunch

    2 p.m. *Jumaa: Muslim Prayer

    2–3 p.m. NSO Energizer

    3 p.m. *Families and Guests Seated for Welcome Ceremony

    3:30–4 p.m. *Welcome Ceremony

    4–4:30 p.m. Class photo

    4–5:30 p.m. *President’s Reception for Families and Guests

    4:45–5:30 p.m. *Farewells and Goodbyes

    5:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner with NSO Group

    5:30–6:30 p.m. *Shabbat Service

    6:30–7:30 p.m. *Shabbat Table Dinner and Kabbalat Shabbat
    Please RSVP to Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay by Aug.14 with the number of guests and any dietary needs to ensure your meal for this event.

    7:30–8:15 p.m. First Floor Meeting

    8:15–10 p.m. Illumination Ceremony

    *Events/Activities denoted with an asterisk (*) are open to family and family friends

  • Night on Mac Field with students playing a glow in the dark game

    Saturday, Aug. 22

    6–8 a.m. Varsity Practice

    8–9 a.m. Breakfast

    8:30 a.m. Invitation Only - Disability Services Breakfast

    9:30 a.m.–noon. º£½ÇÊÓƵ Farmers Market

    9:20–10:20 a.m. Sexual Respect Session / Substance Use

    10:20–10:30 a.m. Break

    10:30–11:30 a.m. Sexual Respect Session / Substance Use

    11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch

    1–3 p.m. First Tutorial Meeting

    3–5 p.m. Languages and Cultures at º£½ÇÊÓƵ

    4–6 p.m. Varsity Practice

    5:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner

    7:30–9 p.m. All Campus Jamboree

    9–11 p.m. Arcade Night

     

  • Skateboards in holder inside of building

    Sunday, Aug. 23

    8–9 a.m. Breakfast

    8 a.m.–noon Individual Advising Appointments

    9–11 a.m. Varsity Practice

    11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. NSO Group Campus Resource Tour

    11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch

    12:30–1:30 p.m. First-Generation and Low-Income College Student Lunch and Student Panel

    1:30–2:30 p.m. The Importance of Your Safety While at º£½ÇÊÓƵ / CLS (Careers, Life, and Service) Exploratory Adviser Meetings

    2:30–2:40 p.m. Break

    2:40–3:40 p.m.  The Importance of Your Safety While at º£½ÇÊÓƵ / CLS (Careers, Life, and Service) Exploratory Adviser Meetings

    4–6 p.m. Individual Advising Appointments

    4–6 p.m. Varsity Practice

    5:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner

    6:15–7:30 p.m. Sunday Dinner with Rev. Cassandra

    7:30 p.m. Roommate Contracts Meeting

    9 p.m. Ahmed Al-Kadri (Comedian)

  • Students laughing and walking around outside carrying plates of food

    Monday, Aug. 24

    8–9:00 a.m. Breakfast

    8 a.m.–5 p.m. Individual Advising Appointments

    8 a.m.–5 p.m. Registrar open consultation for registration questions

    9–11 a.m. Student Health and Wellness – Discuss Outstanding Health Requirements

    9–11 a.m. Varsity Practice

    9–11 a.m. º£½ÇÊÓƵ Singers Auditions

    11 a.m.–12 p.m. YGB (Young, Gifted and Black) Choir Information Session

    9–11 a.m. Student Employment Paperwork

    9 a.m.–12 p.m. Placement Consultation with Math, Statistics, Computer Science, & Physics

    10:45–11:30 a.m. Becoming Global º£½ÇÊÓƵians

    11 a.m.–12 p.m. Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Information Session

    11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch

    1:30–2:30 p.m. Dining Employment Training

    2–3 p.m. Music Department Information Session

    2–3:30 p.m. The º£½ÇÊÓƵ Social Justice Walking Tour

    3–5 p.m. Cultural Open Houses

    4–6 p.m. Varsity Practice

    5:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner

    6:15–9 p.m. Sunset paddle + campfire & s’mores at Jacob Krumm

    Preregistration Required Available Mid-August

    6:15–9 p.m. Sunset hike + campfire & s’mores at Jacob Krumm

    Preregistration Required Available Mid-August

    6:15–9 p.m. Sunset hike + campfire & s’mores at Rock Creek

    Preregistration Required Available Mid-August

    9 p.m. Madame Mystery (Hypnotist)

  • Students in a color powder paint cloud

    Tuesday, Aug. 25

    8–9 a.m. Breakfast

    8–10 a.m. Individual Advising Appointments

    9–11 a.m. Varsity Practice

    10 a.m. Register for 1st course (4 credits)

    10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Department Resource Fair

    11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The º£½ÇÊÓƵ Social Justice Walking Tour

    11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch

    1–2 p.m. Getting Grounded: Awareness, Engagement, & Action

    2 p.m. Register for remaining schedule (up to 18 credits total)

    2:30–4:30 p.m. Get into º£½ÇÊÓƵ: Flavors of 50112

    4–6 p.m. Varsity Practice

    5:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner

    8–11 p.m. Night at the Bear

    9–11 p.m. Grant O. Observatory

  • Students sitting on the floor in small groups talking and laughing

    Wednesday, Aug. 26

    8–9:00 a.m. Breakfast

    8 a.m.–5 p.m. Registrar Office Hours

    9–11 a.m. Varsity Practice

    9 a.m. Canoe at Rock Creek State Park

    Preregistration Required Available Mid-August

    9 a.m. Hike at Uhlenhopp Arboretum

    Preregistration Required Available Mid-August

    9 a.m. Hike at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve

    Preregistration Required Available Mid-August

    9 a.m. Bike to Rock Creek State Park

    Preregistration Required Available Mid-August

    11 a.m.–noon Colloquium Topic 1

    Noon–1:30 p.m. Lunch

    1–2 p.m. Colloquium Topic 2

    1–2:30 p.m. Get Ready for your Fall Semester to Begin

    2–3 p.m. Colloquium Topic 3

    2:30 p.m. NSO Group Check-In

    3:30–7:30 p.m. All Campus Welcome Festival

    Rain Plan: Rescheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2–6 p.m.

    4–6 p.m. Varsity Practice

    6–7:30 p.m. All Campus Welcome Dinner

     

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