Summer Orientation Student Schedule
Below is the Student Summer Orientation schedule. Please visit this to know exactly where you need to be and when. If you have any questions, please ask your Orientation Leader.
Student Schedule Day One
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 – 9:15 a.m. | Residence Hall Check-in | Boland, Villa Theresa Hall, or Corr Hall |
| 8:30 – 9 a.m. | Catholic Mass (optional) | Chapel of Mary |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop Open | May Hall |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Orientation Check-in | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. | Welcome to Orientation! | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | Orientation Small Group Meeting | Group Locations Below |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Rotation Session 1: Lead with Courage (Groups 1-14) | McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Rotation Session 1: Majors & Classes Preparation (Groups 15-27) |
Meehan 103 – Business Alumni Auditorium – Natural Sciences Duffy 120 – Undeclared Liberal Arts Duffy 201 – Education Duffy 203 – Humanities Duffy 204 – Social Sciences Duffy 206 – Math |
| 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch & Campus Tour Rotation (Groups 15-27 dining 12:15 – 1 p.m.; Groups 1-14 dining 1 – 1:45 p.m.) | Roche Dining Commons & Various Locations |
| 2 – 2:45 p.m. | Rotation Session 2: Lead with Courage (Groups 15-27) | McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) |
| 2 – 2:45 p.m | Rotation Session 2: Majors & Classes Preparation (Groups 1-14) |
Meehan 103 – Business Alumni Auditorium – Natural Sciences Duffy 120 – Undeclared Liberal Arts Duffy 201 – Education Duffy 203 – Humanities Duffy 204 – Social Sciences Duffy 206 – Math |
| 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | First-Year Connection Break | Quad |
| 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. |
Rotation Session 3: Residence Life (Groups 1-9), Commuter Life (Groups 1-9), Campus Ministry (Groups 10-19), or Get Involved! (Groups: 20-27) |
May Hall 230 (Commuter Life) McCarthy Auditorium - May Hall (Residence Life) Chapel (Campus Ministry) Martin Auditorium (Get Involved!) |
| 4:25 – 4:55 p.m. | Rotation Session 4: Residence Life (Groups 10-19), Campus Ministry (Groups 20-27), or Get Involved! (Groups:1-9) |
McCarthy Auditorium - May Hall (Residence Life) Chapel (Campus Ministry) Martin Auditorium (Get Involved!) |
| 5:05 – 5:35 p.m. | Rotation Session 5: Residence Life (Groups 20-27), Campus Ministry (Groups 1-9), or Get Involved! (Groups: 10-19) |
McCarthy Auditorium - May Hall (Residence Life) Chapel (Campus Ministry) Martin Auditorium (Get Involved!) |
| 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 6:30 – 7 p.m. | Break & Playfair Preparation | Various Locations |
| 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. | Playfair | W.B. Mason Stadium |
| 8:30 – 11 p.m. | Evening Fun & Entertainment | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
*check your email for your summer housing assignment
Student Schedule Day Two
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 – 9:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Roche Dining Commons |
| 8:30 – 9 a.m. | Catholic Mass (optional) | Chapel of Mary |
| 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop Open | May Hall |
| 9:15 – 10 a.m. | Your Academic Experience |
Meehan 103 & Meehan: Business Majors Pettit & Shields: STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Cushing Martin: Graphic Design Library: All Other Majors |
| 10:10 – 10:55 a.m. | Rotation Session 6: Majors & Classes (Groups 20-27), Involvement Fair (Groups 1-9) or Health & Wellness (Groups 10-19) |
Shields Science Center (Majors & Classes) Involvement Fair (College Center) Health & Wellness (Martin Auditorium) |
| 11:05 – 11:50 a.m. | Rotation Session 7: Majors & Classes (Groups 1-9), Involvement Fair (Groups 10-19) or Health & Wellness (Groups 20-27) |
Shields Science Center (Majors & Classes) Involvement Fair (College Center) Health & Wellness (Martin Auditorium) |
| 12 – 12:45 p.m. | Rotation Session 8: Majors & Classes (Groups 10-19), Involvement Fair (Groups 20-27) or Health & Wellness (Groups 1-9) |
Shields Science Center (Majors & Classes) Involvement Fair (College Center) Health & Wellness (Martin Auditorium) |
| 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. | Orientation Small Group Meeting | See Group Locations Below |
| 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Summer Orientation Closing | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Check Out of Your Residence Hall | Assigned Residence Halls |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Cheerleading Tryouts | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
Small Group Meeting Locations:
Outdoor Locations
- Groups 1-10: Grass area by Martin Center/College Center/May Pavilion
- Groups 11-19: Front of Donahue
- Groups 20-27: Quad
Indoor Locations
- Group 1: Duffy 15
- Group 2: Duffy 17
- Group 3: Duffy 115
- Group 4: Duffy 117
- Group 5: Duffy 118
- Group 6: Duffy 120
- Group Duffy 201
- Group 8: Duffy 203
- Group 9: Duffy 204
- Group 10: Duffy 205
- Group 11: Duffy 206
- Group 12: Duffy 207
- Group 13: Duffy 216
- Group 14: Duffy 220
- Group 15: Duffy 230
- Group 16: May 226
- Group 17: May 230
- Group 18: May 232
- Group 19: Meehan 213
- Group 20: Meehan 214
- Group 21: Meehan 216
- Group 22: Meehan 219
- Group 23: Meehan 246
- Group 24: Meehan 315
- Group 25: Meehan 317
- Group 26: Meehan 322
- Group 27: Meehan 320
Contact Information
The Office of Student Engagement provides opportunities that will empower students to create a fun and positive campus community. The office enjoys a strong working and advising relationship with the Student Government Association, class committees and many of the student clubs and organizations.