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Orientation Schedule — Parents & Guests

Friday, September 26

 

8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Check-in and Move-in
Upper Gwinn and Residential Areas

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 12:30 p.m. Commuter students are welcome to check in between 12 and 12:30 p.m.

  • 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 12 to 12:30 p.m. and are invited to participate in afternoon programming, explore campus, and join the Welcome Dinner in the evening.  

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tables and Open Houses
Various Locations

Open Houses TBD — stay tuned for more information!


12:30–2 p.m.

Student Services Fair
Martin Square

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.


2–3:30 p.m.

Academic Reception and Forum
Upper Gwinn

Meet our academic leadership and faculty for refreshments, information about our vibrant academic life on campus, and guest lecture demonstrations. 


3:30–4:30 p.m.

Student Financial Services Workshop
Upper Gwinn

Students and Guests are welcome to come learn about Financial Aid packages, navigating their Student Account, and exploring options for on-campus Student Employment. 


4:45–6 p.m.

Welcome Dinner
Tiffany Loop

Enjoy a complimentary 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.–12:30 p.m.), you’ll be invited to begin dinner at 5:30 p.m.


6–7 p.m.

Opening Welcome
Tiffany Loop

Words of welcome, introduction, and blessing from university leadership at the start of an exciting academic year.