Friday, September 8
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Check-in and Move-in
Upper Gwinn and Residential Areas
Students registered for Early Connections have priority check in and move in from 9:30-10 a.m. Students with last names A–L can move in between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and those with last names M–Z can move in between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Commuter students are welcome to check in between 3:30 and 4:30pm.
- On-campus residential students: Check-in held in Upper Gwinn for all residential halls and apartments. Access to your residence hall will be available only starting at your scheduled check-in time and not before.
- Commuter students: Our commuter students are expected to attend the full Orientation program and can check-in Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m to explore the campus and attend the Welcome Dinner in the evening.
Open Houses and Optional Sessions
The following campus departments and resources will be available for drop in engagements, and campus tours will be hosted by the Undergraduate Admissions office.
- SPU Store
- Time: The Bookstore will be open for general business from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm on this day.
- Location:Campus Store
- The SPU Store will be welcoming new SPU Students with offering special "Move-In Day" pricing on selected items plus prize giveaways throughout the day. We will also be available to assist with any Falcon Advantage - Course Material Program questions.
- Admissions Open House
- Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Meeting location: Martin Square (just north of the Ames Library)
- Undergraduate Admissions will welcome families and guests of incoming students, and answer any question they might have. Students will have the opportunity for personalized tours with their orientation groups throughout the weekend.
- Academic Support Center Tabling
- Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Meeting location: Outside of Lower Moyer Hall
- The Academic Support Center will welcome incoming students, and introduce them to the services the center has to offer!
- Undergraduate Academic Counseling
- Time:11 am - 2 pm
- Meeting location: Demaray Hall Lobby
- Academic Counselors will be available during this time to answer questions about schedules, classes, and anything else related to academics. Please feel free to stop by and meet your Academic Counseling Team
- CIS Open House
- Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Lower Marston Hall
- Computer and Information Systems (CIS) staff will be available to assist you in the “Get Connected” program. If you need assistance or have any questions, visit spu.edu/help, call CIS at 206-281-2982, or stop by the HelpDesk in Lower Marston Hall (regular business hours M–F 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).
- Student Counseling Open House
- Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
- Location: Watson Hall (Bertona Street entrance)
- Students and families are welcome to stop by the Student Counseling & Health Services Center to learn about the services available, meet some of the staff, and ask questions.
- Parent Presentation — Pre-professional health sciences
- Time: 4 - 5 pm
- Location: Demaray Hall 352
- Parents and families can attend this session to learn how to be supportive of the students in the Pre-Professional Health Sciences (PPHS) program. This presentation will be hosted by PPHS faculty.
12–1:30 p.m.
Early Connection Social I
Collegium (lower floor of Weter Memorial Hall)
Early Connections Orientation is an event that runs concurrent with Seattle Pacific University’s New Student Orientation. (Note: Preregistration for Early Connections Orientation was required, and registration is now full due to limited space.) It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, participate in fun activities, and establish a family of support from day one. It’s especially beneficial for incoming students who:
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Are from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities
- Will be a first-generation college student
- Were part of an AVID, College Bound, TRIO or similar college-readiness program
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Check-in and Move-in
Upper Gwinn and Residential Areas
- Students registered for Early Connections have priority check in and move in from 9:30-10 a.m. Students with last names A–L can move in between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and those with last names M–Z can move in between 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Commuter students are welcome to check in between 3:30 - 4:30pm.
- On-campus residential students: Check-in held in Upper Gwinn for all residential halls and apartments. Students will be able to sign up for a check-in window later in the summer after housing assignments are released. Access to your residence hall will only be available starting at your scheduled check-in time and not before.
- Commuter students: Our commuter students are expected to attend the full Orientation program and can check in Friday from 3-4:30pm to explore the campus and attend the Welcome Dinner in the evening.
4:45–5:30 p.m.
Meet Your Orientation Group
Tiffany Loop
Come meet the peers and student leaders who will be journeying with you through your first few days on campus. You’ll get your Orientation Group assignment during check-in — keep an eye out for a sign with you group number on it!
5:30–7 p.m.
Welcome Dinner
Tiffany Loop
Enjoy a complimentary locally catered dinner and connect with other new students and their families. Dinner times are assigned to students and their guests according to their check-in times. If you have a morning check-in time (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), you’ll be invited to begin dinner at 5:30 p.m. If your student has an afternoon check-in time (1:30–4:30 p.m.), you’ll be invited to begin dinner at 6 p.m.
7–8 p.m.
Opening Welcome
Tiffany Loop
Words of welcome, introduction, and blessing from University leadership at the start of an exciting academic year.
8–9 p.m.
First Year All-Area Residential Meeting
Royal Brougham Pavilion
9–10 p.m.
First Year Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Your respective Residence hall floors