Resources for Families

2026 Summer Orientation Dates

Tuesday, July 14

Thursday, July 16

Monday, July 20

Tuesday, July 21

Thursday, August 20

Check-In

The one-day orientation session begins with check-in from 9:15-9:45 a.m. in the Center for Innovation & Growth (CIG) for students and in the Knowlton Center for families. (See map for locations.)

Note: Students on the football team need to arrive at 8:30 a.m. at the Packard Center for uniform fittings, after which you will go to Orientation Check-In. (See map for location.)

Orientation Highlights for Parents & Families

University Welcome
Financial Overview and Paying Tuition
Panel of current students "What We Wish Our Family Knew"  Supporting your student's transition to college
Academic overview
Academic advising resources
Financial aid assistance

Required drop-in session for Student-Athletes from 3:30-4:30

 

Full Orientation Schedule

Get to Know Campus

Before heading home, you are welcome to take an optional guided campus tour or venture out on a self-guided tour using the campus map.

 
 

Weekend of Welcome (WOW) is
August 21-23, 2026

Weekend of Welcome (WOW) takes place the weekend prior to the start of classes. Sessions are a continuation of your orientation experience. You will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and fellow students as well as discover the many opportunities our campus has to offer. There are also many social events to help you meet new people and have fun!

WOW is for all new residential, commuters, first-year and traditional-age transfer students, and attendance at many of the sessions is required, so please plan on being on campus for the entire weekend.