Fall 2024 New Student Orientation Schedule:

New Student Move-in Day will be Thursday, August 22nd. Students will be able to pick a move-in time along with their housing assignment. Students should check the housing portal to view times. Access the housing portal.

Orientation is mandatory and will be from Thursday, August 22nd- Sunday, August 25th.

New Student Orientation: Fall 2024

Thursday, August 22

9AM-3PM  Residence Halls Open/ Check-in/ Get Your ID Card. Offices Open for Questions/ Photobooth/ Bookstore (Optional) 

10AM-1PM Dunkin’ Donuts Truck: Take a break and enjoy a sweet treat - Fowler Parking Lot (while supplies last) (Optional)

11AM-1PM Tour of the Dining Commons or Bookstore (Optional) 

11AM-2PM Lunch in the Dining Commons-Walton Hall 

3PM-3:45PM Parent Reception: Meet the Deans & Leadership - Kea-Guffin tent (Optional) 

4PM Welcome Reception and Pinning Ceremony: President Dr. Matthews, Chaplain Dr. Modica, Dean of Students Dr. Shane - Gym

5PM Welcome BBQ Dinner: Sodexo- Walton Patio (families welcome). After dinner, families say goodbye! 

6PM Welcome to Orientation & Meet Your Orientation Leaders: Director of Student Engagement Krista Duffy - Olson Field 

7PM Game Show: Test your knowledge for a chance to win cash! - Gym (optional) 

8:30 PM Residence Hall Meeting: Learn your Residence Life Staff & policies -Gym

Friday, August 23

9AM-10AM Breakfast with Orientation Group: Meet with your leader- Walton Hall (optional) 

10AM-11:45AM Collegiate Empowerment: Get a Life, Discover Your Real GPA: Learn about what the college experience really looks like and how to succeed- Gym 

11:45AM Group 1 Lunch, Group 2 Icebreakers with Orientation Leaders 

12:30 PM Group 2 Lunch, Group 1 Icebreakers with Orientation Leaders 

1:30PM-2:45PM Collegiate Empowerment: 1 Reason Why Not: What every college student needs to know about mental health- Gym

3PM-5PM Networking Fair: Meet offices around campus that will be crucial to your success at Eastern- KG Tent 

5PM-6:15PM Dinner- Walton Hall 

6:30PM-7:30PM- Faculty Firesides: Meet your INST 150 & 151 Professor- McInnis Hall 

8:30PM Handel’s Ice Cream Truck: Grab a sweet treat and talk with your class - Mcinnis Patio (Optional) 

Saturday, August 24

9AM-10AM Breakfast with Orientation Group: Meet with your leader- Walton Hall (Optional) 

11:30AM-1PM Lunch- Walton Hall 

1PM-4PM  Block Party: Come out for lawn games, inflatables, music,and food trucks- Fowler Parking Lot (Optional) 

5PM-7PM Dinner-Walton Hall 

7:30PM EU Social: Stop by for s'mores, firepit, and a DJ all sponsored by Student Activities Board 

Sunday, August 25

10AM Campus Worship Service: Come worship with us on campus- Mcinnis Auditorium (Optional) 

12PM Brunch -Walton Hall 

1PM-3PM Trip to Devon Shopping Center to Acme & Target (Optional) 

5PM Our Time to Rest: Come join us for yoga, a craft station, wellness shots, drinks and snacks -Gough Great Room (Optional) 

5PM-7PM Dinner - Walton Hall

8:30PM First Floor Meetings: Meet your hallmates in Residence Halls 

Monday, August 26

First Day of Classes!