8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Students with last names A–L can move in between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and those with last names M–Z can move in between 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Commuter students are welcome to check in between 12:15 and 1 p.m.
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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.
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Commuter students: Our commuter students are expected to attend the full Orientation program and can check in Friday from 12:15 p.m to 1p.m., and are welcome to explore the campus and attend the Welcome Dinner in the evening.
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Admissions Table - 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Weter Hall exterior, West entryway)
- Library Tours - 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Ames Library)
- SCHW Greeting Table – 12-4:30 p.m. (SCHW Entryway, Marston Hall)
- Academic Support Table - 12:30-4:30 p.m. (Lower Moyer Hall)
- Special Presentations for Parents of Pre-Professional Health Sciences - 2–3 p.m. (Otto Miller Hall 109)
- SPU Store VIP Event - 2-4:30 p.m. (SPU Store)
- Student Counseling Center Open House - 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Watson Hall Lobby)
- SFS Open Houses – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (SFS Office, Demaray Hall)
- Academic Counseling/Advising Table – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Demaray Hall, main lobby)
12:30–2 p.m.
Come learn about all the amazing resources and supportive staff you have available to you during your time here and beyond. Our team is here for you, and at our Student Services Fair you can learn all about opportunities and resources you have at SPU.
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Student Financial Services Workshop
Students and Guests are welcome to come learn about Financial Aid packages, navigating their Student Account, and exploring options for on-campus Student Employment.
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Words of welcome, introduction, and blessing from university leadership at the start of an exciting academic year.
5:30–7 p.m.
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 an early check-in time (8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.), you’ll be invited to begin dinner at 5 p.m. If your student has a late-morning or early afternoon check-in time (10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.), you’ll be invited to begin dinner at 5:30 p.m.
7–7:30 p.m.
Commuter Student Survival Kits
Grab a Commuter Survival Kit on your way home from Dinner, and learn more about our Collegium space, exclusive for Commuter students.
7–8 p.m.
First Year All Area Meeting (Transfers Welcome)
First Free Methodist Church Sanctuary Area
8–9 p.m.
First Year Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Your Respective Residence Hall Floor
9–10:30 p.m.
First Year Residence Hall Welcome Events
Location To Be Announced at Area/Floor Meetings