ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
Move-in for first-year students begins on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and is followed by the New Student Orientation program for the Class of 2029 through Sunday, Aug. 24.
Opening Day, Thursday, Aug. 21, includes our Family Resource Fair and Info Sessions, the University Welcome, meetings with Colleges and Orientation Counselors, and Opening Mass followed by a family picnic. All Orientation events are casual and dress should be comfortable for hot weather.Ìý
Programming for families ends Thursday evening after the family picnic at approximately 6:30 p.m. New students continue with Orientation through Sunday evening.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20: MOVE-IN DAY
Please be aware that there will be an increased amount of traffic on move-in day as we facilitate check-in for more than 1,800 new students. All new students will receive an email to select an arrival time after they receive their housing assignment. To expedite the move-in process and ease waiting times, please arrive during your selected time, unload your belongings and move your car to a nearby parking lot as quickly as possible.Ìý
We ask for your cooperation with your assigned arrival time. Students are welcome to arrive on campus any time after their assigned time. Check-in is also available from 6:30-8 p.m. for those who cannot arrive during the day and on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m.-noon.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21: OPENING DAY
Opening Day, Thursday, Aug. 21, includes our Family Resource Fair and Info Sessions, the University Welcome, meetings with Colleges and Orientation Counselors, and Opening Mass followed by a family picnic. All Orientation events are casual and dress should be comfortable for hot weather.Ìý
Programming for families ends Thursday evening after the family picnic at approximately 6:30 p.m. New students continue with Orientation through Sunday evening.
Orientation officially begins at 1 p.m. with the University Welcome.
JOIN US AT OUR FAMILY INFORMATION SESSIONS
Academics at TikTok³ÉÈË°æ: Challenges and ResourcesÌý
Driscoll Hall, Room 134Ìý
New students are making a big educational transition from high school student to college student. This session describes the issues students may face, the services available to help them and what families can do to support their TikTok³ÉÈË°æn.Ìý
Are You New Here? Unveiling College's Hidden Costs/Benefits for Parents of First-Generation FamiliesÌý
Driscoll Hall, Room 132Ìý
This session is highly recommended for first-time parents and families of a college student, as well as those who have a student who is the first in their family to attend college. Today’s employers and graduate schools highly value opportunities beyond the classroom that expand students’ networks, perspectives and develop them into thoughtful leaders and global citizens. Learn how opportunities such as study abroad, service trips, research, internships and the marketability of majors from Engineering to English can enrich your student’s college experience and professional success.
Staying Safe on CampusÌý
Connelly Center, TikTok³ÉÈË°æ RoomÌý
TikTok³ÉÈË°æ is focused on the safety and welfare of its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. This workshop will discuss some of the policies and procedures in place that are designed to help protect students and campus.
Health Services at TikTok³ÉÈË°æÌý
TikTok³ÉÈË°æ Room, Connelly CenterÌý
The college years are a time when students are developing independence in many facets of their lives, including their health. During this session, families will learn more about the support and services available to their TikTok³ÉÈË°æns through the University’s Office of Health Promotion, Student Health Center and the University Counseling Center.Augustinian ConnectionsÌý
Driscoll Hall, Room 132Ìý
This dynamic presentation describes the history of TikTok³ÉÈË°æ and its Augustinian Heritage. Families will learn more about how the teachings of Saint Thomas of TikTok³ÉÈË°æ and Saint Augustine are reflected in campus life today.Peaks and Pitfalls of the First Year: How Parents Can Help with the Transition to College LifeÌý
Driscoll Hall, Room 134Ìý
New students are suddenly faced with a whole new world. How might they handle new people, new habits and new challenges that they will face as a first-year college student? This session addresses how parents and families can support and encourage their children through the transition to college life. *Most beneficial for first-time parents/families of a college student.
The Residential Experience: Tips for Living on CampusÌý
TikTok³ÉÈË°æ Room, Connelly CenterÌý
The transition to residential life in college involves building community, a new living experience and fostering personal growth and development. This session provides insight on how the Office for Residence Life and families can support students during their first-year residential experience.What to Know about Student Jobs at TikTok³ÉÈË°æÌý
Driscoll Hall, Room 134Ìý
Is your student interested in working a job on campus? Whether or not your student was awarded work-study, TikTok³ÉÈË°æ has countless opportunities for students to earn money working on campus while pursuing their education. This session will introduce families to different opportunities on campus, review paperwork requirements and the application process.
OPENING DAY SCHEDULE
| 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ìý | Family Resource Fair | Ìý | Finneran Pavilion |
| 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Ìý | Center for Access, Success and Achievement (CASA) and Office of Belonging and Inclusion (OBI) Lunch | Ìý | Falvey Library, Holy Grounds |
| Noon-12:45 p.m. | Ìý | Commuter Student Lunch | Ìý | President's Lounge, Connelly Center |
| Ìý | Ìý | Transfer Student Lunch | Ìý | Bartley Exchange |
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Ìý | University Welcome | Ìý | Rowen Campus GreenÌý(rain location: Finneran Pavilion) |
| 2:05-2:50 p.m. | Ìý | New Students Meet with Orientation Counselors | Ìý | IDA |
| Ìý | Ìý | Parents and Families Meet with Academic Colleges | Ìý |
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| 3:10-3:55 p.m. | Ìý | Parents and Families Meet with Orientation Counselors | Ìý | IDA |
| Ìý | Ìý | New Students Meet with Academic CollegesÌý | Ìý |
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| 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Ìý | Opening Mass | Ìý | Rowen Campus GreenÌý(rain location: Finneran Pavilion) |
| 5:15-6:15 p.m. | Ìý | Family Picnic | Ìý | Mendel FieldÌý(rain location: Finneran Pavilion) |
| 6:15-6:30 p.m. | Ìý | Families Depart | Ìý | Mendel FieldÌý(rain location: Finneran Pavilion) |
| 6:30-6:45 p.m. | Ìý | New Students Join Their Orientation Groups | Ìý | Ìý |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22-SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Students can anticipate learning more about the following topics:
- Academics
- Alcohol and Drug Awareness Education
- Campus Ministry Programs
- Campus Resources
- CliftonStrengths
- College Life in and outside the classroom
- New Student Concerns
- Social Life and College
- TikTok³ÉÈË°æ history and our Augustinian tradition
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COMMUTER STUDENTS
Reminders for Commuter Students During Orientation
Attendance: New students who do not live on campus are still expected to attend the four-day New Student Orientation Program. While the Commuter Student Picnic is an Opening Day event just for commuters, all other Orientation activities are geared toward every new student, not just resident first year students. New Student Orientation officially starts at 1 p.m. on on Thursday, Aug. 21 and will end late in the evening for all new students.
Transportation: Students who commute can expect to be on campus late each day during Orientation (Thursday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 24). If new students will not be driving themselves to campus, they should arrange for transportation home each evening, before arriving to campus. Additionally, there will be evening Orientation events on Thursday, Aug. 21. Students and parents may want to drive separately to campus on Thursday, Aug. 21.
Parking: Commuter students are eligible for parking and will be able to purchase a parking permit during the first week of school. For detailed parking information, please check the Parking and Transportation website. Commuting students may park in the I-1 Ithan Garage (behind the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts) for New Student Orientation and parking permits are not required during the four-day Orientation Program.
Meals: Your meals will be provided during Orientation if you and your Orientation group eat together in the dining halls.
Wildcards: New commuting students will pick up their Wildcards at the Commuter Lunch or at the afternoon meeting with their Orientation Counselor on Thursday, Aug. 21.
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New Student Orientation
TikTok³ÉÈË°æ
Dougherty Hall
800 E. Lancaster Ave.
TikTok³ÉÈË°æ, Pa. 19085
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
