Fall 2026 Full Schedule
Thursday, August 13
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Move In for Residents
Questions?
Next to most events you will see the initials of the staff member to contact if you have questions! A list of contact information for each is below the schedule.
Friday, August 14
9:00 AM – Distance Orientation
7:00 PM – Game Night; Student Life House
Saturday, August 15
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Move In Day for First Year Students: Move in times have been emailed to each resident
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Food Trucks (Free with Student Move In Day Voucher)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Student Union Takeover; Student Union
8:00 PM Outdoor Movie Night; Campus Green
Sunday, August 16
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Move In Day for Transfer & Returner Students: Move in times have been emailed to each resident
6:00 PM – Mandatory Residential Hall Meetings
7:00 PM – Luau & Volleyball/Pickleball Tournament; Student Life House
Monday, August 17
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; First Year Experience Classes (Start in Martin Hall Auditorium, required for freshman)
TBD – Athletics Event
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Petting Zoo; East Campus (Shuttle provided to East Campus from the SLH)
6:30 PM – Cookout & Bonfire; East Campus
Tuesday, August 18
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; First Year Experience Classes (Start on Campus Green with Into the Streets, required for freshman)
9:00 AM – Into the Streets; Campus Green
6:00 PM – Food Trucks; Campus Green
7:00 PM – Concert & Fireworks; Campus Green
9:00 PM – Sparker Send Off; Campus Green
Wednesday, August 19
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM First Day of Class Celebration: Campus Green
Contact Us
Jana Williams
First Year Experience
Director of Student Engagement
First Year Experience Schedule
In addition to our welcome week activities, Freshman will also have activities for the First Year Experience (FYE).