New Student Move-in
Today is the day! All new students, including commuter students, should arrive on campus and participate in the day’s events.
Fall Dates
Aug. 19, 2026
Spring Dates
Jan. 14, 2026
Details
Orientation Leaders help first-year students and their families with registration packets on move in day.
It’s finally time! Please plan to arrive during working hours (8-4:30 p.m. CT).
Families are welcome on campus during move-in to help you get settled. New Student Days programming is for students only.
New Student Move-In Day Schedule
Aug. 20th, 2025
- 7:15 - 9 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Campus and Community Resource Fair
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — New Student Check-In
- 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Campus Tours
- 2 - 3 p.m. — Welcome Reception for First Generation Students and their Families
- 3:30 - 4 p.m. — Students & Family Farewell
- 4 - 5 p.m. — Students: Meet Your Orientation Leader
- 4 - 5 p.m. — Families and Parent Reception: Until Next Time
- 5 - 6 p.m. — Students: Dinner with your Orientation Leader
- 6 - 8 p.m. — Trip to Walmart
- 8 - 9 p.m. — Meet your RA
- 9 - 10:30 p.m. — Powerhouse Takeover