New Student Orientation Schedule 2024

Pre-Orientation For International Students (PO4IS)

Attendance is mandatory for those who require a visa to study in the United States.

Events STARRED and in BOLD are mandatory events for new students.
Schedule subject to change

8:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
Move-In and Orientation Check-In

It’s time to check-in for Orientation (including students who moved in early!) Parents and families check in here, too. Get your room key, MacPass (student ID), name tag, schedule, and class t-shirt here.

More detailed Move-In Day instructions will be shared in August.

10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
Resource Fair

Location to be Announced

Stop by our resource fair to meet staff from Disability Services, Student Employment & Payroll, Information Technology Services, the Sustainability Office, Career Exploration, and more.

11:00-1:00 P.M. 2:00–2:45 P.M.
Zero Waste Lunch

Leonard Center Fieldhouse

2:30–3:30 P.M.
*Scottish House Meeting #1

Various Locations- Check Nametag

Incoming students are divided up into orientation groups called Scottish Houses. Each house is led by student Orientation Leaders (OLs). The name of your House will be communicated to you via email during the summer and can be found on your Orientation name tag. Look for the sign with your Scottish House’s name.

4:00-4:30 P.M.
Orientation Welcome

Leonard Center, Field House

4:30 PM-5:30 P.M.
Welcome to Your Life at Mac

Leonard Center, Field House

5:30-7:30 P.M.
Dinner on Your Own and Family Farewell

8:00–9:00 P.M.
Community Floor Meeting #1 OR Transfer Social

Residence Hall Floor Meeting: Begin to cultivate your residential community by getting to know your floormates and your Resident Assistant (RA).
Various Residence Halls

Transfer Social: Join fellow transfer and exchange students for an evening social.

9:00–11:00 P.M.
Evening Social Program

Location to be Announced

9:00–10:15 A.M.
*Scottish House Meeting #2

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

During this House Meeting OLs will help frame the Orientation experience for new students and lead the group in community-building activities.

10:30–11:45 A.M.
*First-Year Course Meeting OR Transfer/Exchange Orientation Workshop

First-Year Course (FYC) Meeting: Welcome to your initial First-Year Course (FYC) meeting. Get to know your FYC professor, learn about the course, and sign up for an academic advising appointment.
FYC Classrooms – Check Your Nametag

Transfer/Exchange Orientation Workshop: Gather with fellow transfer and exchange students to learn about resources for transfer and exchange students.
DeWitt Wallace Library 206

12:45 P.M.–3:15 P.M.
*Academic Advising Block #1

Faculty Offices

Meet with your FYC professor at your appointed time to discuss your class schedule and academic plans. Advising appointments for first-year students will be arranged during the FYC meeting at 10:30 a.m.

12:00–2:00 P.M.
Academic Programs /Advising & Lunch for Transfer and Exchange Students

Markim Hall, Davis Court

This session is an opportunity for exchange students to meet with Director of Academic Programs & Advising and staff from the Registrar’s Office to make sure you’re prepared for your academic advising appointment. Bring your questions about registration and class selection! Lunch will be provided.

1:15-2:00 P.M.
Wellness Breaks Session #1

Various Locations

Take a pause from Orientation, practice a little self-care, and learn how to maintain health and wellness at Mac.

2:15–3:00 P.M.
Life at Mac Workshops Session #1

Various Locations

Join us for a series of interactive workshops on a variety of topics that will give you the information and tools you need to succeed at Mac.

3:30–4:30 P.M.
*This Matters at Mac Session #1

Leonard Center, Fieldhouse

Our This Matters at Mac series highlights the values and practices that are most important to our community.

4:30-5:30 P.M.
Scottish House Meeting #3

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM session with your Scottish House.

8:00–10:00 P.M.
Evening Social #2

Location to be Announced

9:00 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
*Advising Block #2

Faculty Offices

Meet with your FYC professor at your appointed time to discuss your class schedule and academic plans. Advising appointments for first-year students will be arranged during the FYC meeting on Friday at 10:30 a.m.

11:00–11:45 A.M.
Wellness Breaks Session #2

Various Locations

Take a pause from Orientation, practice a little self-care, and learn how to maintain health and wellness at Mac.

2:15–3:00 P.M.
Life at Mac Workshops #2

Various Locations

3:30–4:30 P.M.
*This Matters at Mac Session 2

Leonard Center, Fieldhouse

Our This Matters at Mac series highlights the values and practices that are most important to our community.

4:30–5:30 P.M.
*Scottish House Meeting #4

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM session with your Scottish House.

8:00–10:00 P.M.
Evening Social #3

Location to be Announced

8:45 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
*This Matters at Mac: – BLUE GROUP

Kagin Commons, Alexander G. Hill Ballroom

Our This Matters at Mac series highlights the values and practices that are most important to our community.

9:00–10:00 A.M.
*This Matters at Mac: ORANGE GROUP

Leonard Center, Alumni Gym

Our This Matters at Mac series highlights the values and practices that are most important to our community.

10:00–11:00 A.M.
*Scottish House Meeting # 5 – ORANGE GROUP

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM session with your Scottish House.

1:45–5:00 P.M.
*This Matters at Mac  – ORANGE GROUP

Kagin Commons, Alexander G. Hill Ballroom

Our This Matters at Mac series highlights the values and practices that are most important to our community.

2:00–3:00 P.M.
*This Matters at Mac – BLUE GROUP

Leonard Center, Alumni Gym

Our This Matters at Mac series highlights the values and practices that are most important to our community.

3:00-4:00 P.M.
*Scottish House Meeting # 5 – BLUE GROUP

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM session with your Scottish House.

7:00–9:00 P.M.
New Student Talent Show

Location to be Announced

 

9:00–10:00 A.M.
*This Matters at Mac

Leonard Center, Field House

Our This Matters at Mac series highlights the values and practices that are most important to our community.

10:00–11:30 A.M.
*Scottish House Meeting #6

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM with your Scottish House. This meeting will also serve as a closing session for the Scottish House group.

1:00–1:45 P.M.
Life at Mac Workshops Session #3

Various Locations

Join us for a series of interactive workshops on a variety of topics that will give you the information and tools you need to succeed at Mac.

2:00–2:45 P.M.
Wellness Breaks Session #3

Various Locations

Take a pause from Orientation, practice a little self-care, and learn how to maintain health and wellness at Mac.

4:00–5:00 P.M.
Orientation Closing and Class Picture

Location to be Announced

5:00–7:00 P.M.
Women’s Soccer Game

Stadium

8:00–9:00 P.M.
*Community Floor Meeting #2

Residence Halls

Connect with your Resident Assistant (RA) and floormates to continue to get to know each other and learn about being a member of a residential community.

First Day of Classes

11:30 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
First Thursday—Opening Convocation

Leonard Center, Alumni Gym

Opening Convocation serves as the official opening of the academic year. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. A complimentary lunch will follow the event!