Friday, September 25
8–9 a.m.
Student Success at SPU
Upper Gwinn
Learn about SPU’s curriculum, programs, and services that lead to your student’s success in and out of the classroom. Continental breakfast will be provided for all Parent and Guest morning sessions on Friday.
9–10 a.m.
Academic Forum
Upper Gwinn
Meet our academic deans and learn more about the vibrant academic life that your student will be getting involved in.
10–11 a.m.
Leaving the Nest
Upper Gwinn
What will you face as parents and family, now that your student is at college? Learn more at the final parent and guest morning session.
11:30 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
New Student Convocation
Tiffany Loop
One of the bookend traditions at SPU, this formal ceremony of initiation and adoption into the SPU community is led by faculty members robed in traditional academic regalia.
12:30 p.m.
Final Farewells
The family and guest portion of Orientation concludes at the end of New Student Convocation. This is a great time for students to connect one last time with their families and take photos, finalize any details, and to pray together as they step into this next phase of their journeys.