8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First-Year Move-In: Assigned Residence Hall Lobby
Start your ¶¶’`ÉçÇø experience by checking in at your new residence hall during your designated move-in time. Park in the unloading area, pick up your room key, and let our friendly volunteers help you move in and get settled on campus.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Community Lunch: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room
Enjoy a meal and connect with fellow students and families. Students can swipe in with their ID, while families and guests may pick up a meal ticket at the residence hall check-in table. Visit local food trucks for additional options.

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Legacy Photo: Memorial Student Union Building, Front Steps
If you have a parent, grandparent or sibling who graduated from ¶¶’`ÉçÇø, join the Development and Alumni Engagement team for a group photo celebrating your family’s ¶¶’`ÉçÇø legacy.

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
First-Generation Student Photo: Memorial Student Union Building, Front Steps
If you are the first in your family to attend and earn a four-year college degree, come together for a group photo to mark this important milestone with your family and new peers.

1:45 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Convocation Procession Gathering: Students – Outside your Residence Hall; Families – Burkhart Walk, O’Hare Walk and Locust Street (Rain location: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Lower Level, East Hallway)
Residence assistants and mentors will guide you in gathering for the Convocation Procession.

1:50 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Convocation Procession: Throughout campus
Students: Join your fellow new Tigers as you process together toward convocation, led by your residence assistants and mentors. As part of this memorable tradition, you’ll walk through the iconic East College gates – a symbol of your official welcome into the ¶¶’`ÉçÇø community

Families: Line up along the walkways to cheer on your student.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Class of 2029 Welcome Convocation: Students – Kresge Auditorium, Green Center for the Performing Arts; Families – Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room
Join President Dr. Lori White and the ¶¶’`ÉçÇø community for a special welcome and formal address. Families and guests can watch the live stream together in Hoover Hall.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Student Meeting with Faculty Advisers: Location provided by Adviser/Mentor
Meet your faculty adviser, student mentor and first-year seminar classmates. This is your chance to learn more about your upcoming ¶¶’`ÉçÇø experience before rejoining your family.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Family and Friends Welcome Session & Reception: Hoover Hall
Join us for an informative session about supporting your student’s transition to college, followed by a reception to connect with other families and ¶¶’`ÉçÇø community members.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Goodbyes and Departure
Take a moment to say goodbye to your family and take some photos. Parents and families, please plan to depart campus by 5:45 p.m. so students can begin their orientation activities.

Keep an eye out for the full orientation schedule coming soon!