Tips
Wear comfortable shoes to orientation!
Eat something before you arrive.
Bring your school ID and password for the computer session; it really helps!
Some students bring a backpack or bag to help carry around orientation information and handouts.
Quotes
"Be yourself"
-Jessica Beer
"Try new things, branch out and break open your shell"
-Jay Horning
"Get involved"
-Brittany Ingle
"Don't be afraid to put yourself out there because everybody is in the same boat as you."
-Nicole Keinath
"Just relax, this is a completely different ball game."
-Patrick Mitoraj
Photos from '09
Freshmen Orientation
If you are under the age of 21 and you are a first-time college student, you need to attend Freshmen Orientation weekend, August 26-28. There are two steps to the sign up process. Students (not parents) are asked to complete these steps so we can get to know you better. Please complete both steps.
Questions? Contact Student Life at 260-399-8100
Students who complete the following Educational Planning Questionnaire will be entered in a drawing with the chances of winning their fall semester books, University of Saint Francis apparel, or other University of Saint Francis prizes.
Schedule of Events
Friday Aug. 26 - Orientation Begins
- 8:00 am – Noon: Move in to your residence hall
- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Lunch (provided for students living on campus and their parents only)
- REQUIRED FOR ALL FRESHMEN STUDENTS—RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUTER
2:30 - 3:30 pm: Check-in for Orientation - 3:00 - 5:30 pm: Orientation Activities
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm: Dinner
- 7:30 - 11:00 pm: Orientation Activities
Saturday Aug. 27 - Orientation
REQUIRED FOR ALL FRESHMEN STUDENTS—RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUTER
- 8:30 am - 9:00 pm: Orientation Activities (Meals provided)
- 9:30 - 11:30pm: Movie on the Lawn
Sunday Aug. 28 - Orientation continues
- 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Tours of Campus by Major