ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First-Year Move-In: Assigned Residence Hall Lobby

• Start your ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 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.

Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Legacy Photo: Memorial Student Union Building, Front Steps

• If you have a parent, grandparent or sibling who graduated from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, join the Development and Alumni Engagement team for a group photo celebrating your family’s ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ legacy.

12:30 p.m. – 1 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ community
  
  Please be advised that the opening procession will involve high-volume music, cheering, and/or clapping. This environment may be challenging for those with sensory sensitivities. Attendees are welcome to bring noise-canceling headphones or earplugs. A designated quiet room will be available in the Green Center for Performance Arts for anyone needing a break.
• Families: Line up along the walkways to cheer on your student.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Class of 2030 Welcome Convocation: Students – Kresge Auditorium, Green Center for the Performing Arts; Families – Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Join President Dr. Lori White and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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.

5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mentor group dinner and team-building activities: Hoover Hall, main dining room

• Your mentor and students in your mentor group will be the first people you come to rely on during your time at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. After having dinner together, your mentor will lead you through a series of team-building activities that will help you get to know one another. Make sure to have your student ID as you will need to use a meal swipe for dinner. You also will need your student ID to enter your residence hall.

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
How we live in the community: Your residence hall floor

• Meet your first-year resident assistant(s) and fellow community members to learn about the expectations we have for our communities and learn about residential policies. Spend time getting to know other students from your class and building community. Your first-year resident assistants will have opportunities for you to foster connections within your residence hall.

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Start your day with breakfast and connect with new classmates in Hoover Dining Hall.

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Mentor Check-In Overview: Location Provided by Mentor

• Meet with your orientation mentor for an overview of the day’s activities and check in to make sure you’re ready for what’s ahead.

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
(Optional) Worship in the Christian Tradition: Gobin Church, 307 Simpson St.

• Join ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Dean of Students, John Mark Day, as he guest preaches at Gobin Church. To walk to the service with a chaplain, meet at Stewart Plaza Fountains at 9:45 a.m.
• For questions about local services, contact the Center for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@depauw.edu. Students not attending worship will meet with their mentor group.

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alumni Social: Stewart Plaza

• Meet ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ alumni and hear about their experiences. Enjoy refreshments like boba, refreshers or iced coffee while making new connections.

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mentor Group Lunch: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Enjoy lunch with your mentor group. This is a great time to connect and ask questions as you settle in.

2:00 p.m.
Class Photo: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Front Steps

• Join your classmates for the official class photo and capture this memorable moment with your new community.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Unity in Community and Freedom of Expression: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

• Take part in an interactive session exploring ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s values of community and freedom of expression. Mentors will help guide activities and conversations.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Title IX Session: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

• Gather and learn about sexual assault prevention. Learn how ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ supports a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Mentor Group Dinner: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Gather with your mentor group for dinner and more conversation.

7:00 p.m.
Student Athlete Orientation: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Moore Theater

• Student-athletes are required to attend this orientation. Meet the athletic staff and learn about expectations for the year.

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Black & Gold Student Initiative: Hoover Hall, Wallace Stewart Dining Room

• Students in the Black & Gold Initiative will gather for programming and community-building activities.

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Casino Night: Memorial Student Union Building, Ballroom

• End your day with a fun Casino Night. Enjoy games, prizes and a chance to meet other new students in a relaxed setting. Bingo and other activities will be available throughout the building.

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Start your morning with a relaxed meal at your own pace before the day’s academic activities begin.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
First-Year Seminar Group Advising: Opening Day Classrooms (locations provided by adviser/mentor)

• Meet with your first-year seminar group and faculty adviser for an overview of academic expectations and to discuss your fall schedule. This is a great chance to ask questions and connect with peers.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Honor Scholars Orientation: Julian Science and Mathematics Center, Auditorium

• Honor Scholars will gather for a special orientation to learn more about program requirements and opportunities.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Language Placement Exams: Julian Science and Mathematics Center, Rooms 108 and 109

• Complete placement exams for language courses as needed. This will help determine your starting level for language study at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Computer Science Placement Exam: Julian Science & Mathematics Center, Room 278

• Take placement exams if you’re interested in computer science CSC125 (skipping CSC121). Staff will be available to answer questions and offer guidance.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Calculus Science Placement Exam: Julian Science & Mathematics Center, Room 147

• Take placement exams for calculus courses. Staff will be available to answer questions and offer guidance.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Individual Advising Meetings: Faculty Advisor’s Office

• Meet one-on-one with your faculty adviser to finalize your schedule and talk about your academic interests. The meeting location will be provided by the academic advisor.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pre-Law Advising Session: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Thompson Recital Hall

• (Optional) For students interested in pre-law. Meet with an advisor to learn more about the pre-law pathway. If unable to attend the information session, please contact Colleen McCracken Renick (colleenmccracken@depauw.edu) to schedule a pre-law advising appointment.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Lunch is available, and mentor groups are encouraged to eat together, but all students may drop in at their convenience.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Science and Research Fellows Informational Meeting: Julian Science and Mathematics Center, Auditorium Room 147

• Meet faculty and current students from Science Research Fellows and learn more about the program.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Environmental Fellows Informational Meeting: Julian Science and Mathematics Center, Prevo Library,

• Meet faculty and current students from Environmental Fellows to learn more about how to be involved in the program..

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ensemble Auditions: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Room 1115

• Interested in music? Attend auditions for instrumental ensembles. Faculty will provide instructions and answer questions about participation.

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Choir Auditions: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Room 0112

• Attend auditions for choir ensembles. Faculty will provide instructions and answer questions about participation.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pre-Health Advising Session: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Thompson Recital Hall

• (Optional) For students interested in pre-health. Meet with an advisor to learn more about the pre-health pathway. If unable to attend the information session, please contact Colleen McCracken Renick (colleenmccracken@depauw.edu) to schedule a pre-health advising appointment.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pre-Engineering Advising Session: Julian Science and Mathematics Center, Room 203

• (Optional) For students interested in pre-engineering. Meet with an advisor to learn more about the pre-engineering pathway. If unable to attend the information session, please contact Oscar Qu (oscarqu@depauw.edu) to schedule a pre-engineering advising appointment.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Dinner is available on your own schedule.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Back to School BBQ: Association for African American Students’ House, 307 E Seminary Street

• Join the AAAS for a campus BBQ. Enjoy food, music and a chance to connect with new friends and returning students. All students are welcome!

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Party in the Park: Bowman Park

• Unwind with live music, games and social activities. This is a wonderful way to relax and meet other new students.

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Queers & Allies (Q & A) Student Meet-Up: Stewart Plaza

• Connect with LGBTQIA+ peers and allies in a welcoming, quieter space. Sponsored by LGBTQIA Services. All students are welcome!

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Begin your day with breakfast.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Green Dot Bystander Training: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

• Take part in a session focused on prevention education and learn how you can help create a safe campus community.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Well-Being Session: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

• Join the Counseling Center staff for a session on maintaining your well-being during your time at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Community Standards Session: Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

• Learn about ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s community standards and expectations from campus leaders and DPU Police. This session covers important information for your success and safety.

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Enjoy lunch with your mentor group or at your own pace.

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
TigerFest!: Bowman Park

• Earn your stripes and learn more about ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s campus. Discover campus resources, student services, and academic opportunities. dj relic will be keeping the music hot, while Campus Activities keeps it cool with free popsicles.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mentor Tours: Campus-Wide

• (Optional) Join your mentor for classroom tours and campus exploration.

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Black and Gold Student Success Initiative: Student Union Building, Ballroom

• Celebrate and build community with peers and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ staff and faculty while enjoying a dirty soda bar.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: Hoover Hall, Main Dining Room

• Dinner is available on your own schedule.

Classes Begin

• Attend your scheduled classes. University photographers may be on campus capturing first-day moments.

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
First Day of Classes Coffee: Burkhart Walk (Outside Roy O. West)

• (Optional) Kick off your first day of classes with coffee and donuts. Enjoy a warm welcome and take a moment to celebrate this milestone.

New Student Orientation helps you feel at home, meet classmates and mentors, and discover resources that will support you from your first semester forward. 

Orientation begins on opening day and runs until the first day of class. All new students are required to attend the full program.

You'll move into your residence hall, attend welcome sessions, learn about academics and campus expectations, explore involvement opportunities and get to know your mentor group. 

Yes; International Student Affairs hosts a Welcome Week for incoming international students, and transfer students follow orientation exercises tailored to their transition.