New Student Days
New Student Days is where your Beloit College journey officially begins. You’ll meet your people, connect with mentors, learn Buccaneer traditions, and get comfy on campus—so when classes start, you’re more than ready.
Fall Dates
Aug. 20, 2026 -Aug. 23, 2026
Details
Are you ready? We are, too.
This is it, the moment you have been waiting for. Get ready to connect with your peers, learn more about your resources, and explore your campus home. We are ready to welcome you to campus and join in the fun during New Student Days.
New Student Days 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
Aug. 21st, 2025
- 7:15 - 9:30 a.m. — Breakfast
- 10 a.m. - Noon — Meet with AMP Advisor
- Noon - 1 p.m. — Lunch
- 1 - 2 p.m. — Find Your Classes and Campus Tour
- 2 - 4 p.m. — Building a Better Community through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- 5 - 7 p.m. — Dinner
- 7:30 - 10 p.m. — Residential Life Traveling Carnival!
Aug. 22nd, 2025
- 7:15 - 9:30 a.m. — Breakfast
- 10 - 11:30 a.m. — Bystander Intervention Training
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- Noon - 2 p.m. — Student Employment Fair
- 3 - 4 p.m. — Rest and Recreation
- 3 - 4 p.m. — Introduction to Technology
- 5 - 7 p.m. — Dinner
- 8 - 9:30 p.m. — Field Day
Aug. 23rd, 2025
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Touring and Exploring Downtown Sights
- 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Brunch
- 1 - 4 p.m. — Sand Volleyball Tournament
- 5 - 7 p.m. — Dinner with your AMP Group
- 8 - 9:30 p.m. — Boathouse Bash and Bonfire
Aug. 24th, 2025
- 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Brunch
- 1 p.m. — Beloit College Day at Beloit Sky Carp Game
- 5 - 7 p.m. — Dinner
- 6 - 8 p.m. — Trip to Walmart (Optional)
- 8 - 9 p.m. — SEAL’s Grocery Bingo
Aug. 25th, 2025
- 4:30 p.m. — Convocation
Contact Information
Questions about New Student Days? Please email orientation@beloit.edu.