First-Year Experience - Customs

Customs New Student Orientation

New Student Move-In

Please note that arrival earlier than your assigned date is not permitted. If you will need to arrive to the area earlier, you should plan to stay in off-campus lodging. Local accommodation links can be found here. 

First-Year Experience - International Move In

International Students

International students on an F-1 or J-1 Visa should plan to arrive on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Students should check in at Dalton Hall between 9am-1pm. 

 

First-Year Experience - Domestic Move In

Domestic Students

Students should plan to arrive on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 between 9am-12pm. Students should check in at their assigned residence hall. 

Orientation

The schedule below is for the Class of 2028. 
The schedule for the Class of 2029 will be posted in May 2025. 

Orientation Schedules

First-Year & International Parent & Guardian

New Student Orientation Schedule

 Please note that the schedule may change without notice. The final printed schedule will be available at move-in. 

  • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • International students check-in at Guild Hall
  • All Day
    • International students complete required paperwork, as assigned (Dalton)***
  • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • Lunch (New Dorm Dining Hall)
  • 5 p.m.
    • International parents & guardians depart campus
  • 5 p.m.
    • Dinner with Customs People (Erdman)***
  • 8 p.m.
    • International Student Social (Campus Center Main Lounge)***

***Required

  • 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
    • Breakfast (New Dorm Dining Hall)
  • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Students move in to assigned residence halls
  • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • International student Social Security Administration trip (required for all international students, advance sign up required)***
  • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • Lunch (Erdman)
  • 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
    • Resource fair for new students & families (Taylor Drive)
  • 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
    • You Got This: Career & Civic Engagement Center Resources (Great Hall)***
  • 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
    • College Life Resource Panel for parents & guardians (Great Hall)***
  • 4 p.m.
    • College Welcome and Reception (Senior Row)***
  • 5 p.m.
    • Students bid families farewell
  • 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    • Dinner and Customs Group Meetings (Erdman and Residence Halls)***
  • 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Traditions & Alumnae/i Association Welcome (McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart)***

***Required

  • 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
    • Breakfast (Erdman)
  • 8 a.m.
    • Medical or Health related fields & professions information session (Old Library 110)
  • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • Employment sign-up (Erdman)
  • 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    • Academic Fair (Dalton 300, Great Hall, & Park Atrium)***
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • Lunch (Erdman)
  • 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    • Health and Wellness on campus (McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart)***
  • 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • Introduction to Title IX (McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart)***
  • 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    • Canaday Land (Canaday Library)
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dinner (Erdman)
  • 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    • Class of 2028 Dessert Reception with President Cadge (Pen y Groes) (See dorm schedule for details)

***Required

  • All Day
    • Completion of online summer tutorials (as assigned)
  • 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
    • Breakfast (Erdman)
  • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • Employment sign-up (Erdman)
  • 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • International student Social Security Administration trip (required for all international students, advance sign up required)***
  • 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    • Community Panel
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • Lunch (Erdman)
  • 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
    • Alcohol and Other Drug Education (McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart)***
  • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Creating Community with Care: Equity & Understanding on Campus (McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart)***
  • 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    • Dinner (Erdman)
  • 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
    • Friday Night Lights

***Required

  • 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. 
    • International students meet at Pem Arch to learn options for banking (walking tour, optional)
  • 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • Brunch (Erdman)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    • International student meeting (required for all international students)***
  • 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Introduction to the Honor Code and SGA***
  • 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    • Dinner (Erdman)
  • 8 p.m.
    • The Drag Show (McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart)

***Required

  • 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • Brunch (Erdman)
  • 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • Shopping trips, advance sign up required (Meet at Pem Arch)
  • 1 p.m.
    • Field Hockey vs. MIT
  • 4 p.m.
    • Soccer vs. Neumann
  • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Dinner (Erdman or New Dorm Dining Hall)
  • 9 p.m.
    • Dorm Meeting (Residence Halls)***
  • 10 p.m.
    • Roommate Agreements (Residence Halls)***

*** Required

  • 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • Brunch 
  • 1-4 p.m.
    • Swim Test, as assigned (Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center, see dorm schedule for details)
  • 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Drop in hour with Peer Mentors (Residence Halls)

Classes begin!

  • 4:30pm
    • Convocation (Senior Row)

Parent & Guardian Orientation Schedule

  • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • Students move in to assigned residence halls
  • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • Lunch (Erdman)
  • 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
    • Resource fair for new students & families (Taylor Drive)
      Representatives will be present from Alumnae/i Relations and Development, Campus Safety, Career & Civic Engagement Center, Dining Services, Financial Aid, Health and Wellness Center, The Impact Center for Community, Equity, and Understanding, Library & Information Technology Services, Student Accounts
  • 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
    • You Got This: Career & Civic Engagement Center Resources (Great Hall)***
  • 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
    • College Life Resource Panel for parents & guardians (Great Hall)***
  • 4 p.m.
    • College Welcome and Reception (Senior Row)***
  • 5 p.m.
    • Students bid families farewell***

***Required