Please note that the following times and activities are subject to change.
Thursday, August 22nd
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM:
Outside Ross Sports Center - Pick up your packet and other essentials
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM:
Move-In - Room keys and I.D. cards available in Ross Sports Center
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM:
Post Office Open - Joyce Hall Basement. You may stop by and pick up your mailbox number and key. Do it today, if possible, before the rush on Sunday!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM:
Knight Stand Open - Lobby of Alliot Student Center, open for light refreshments
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM:
Complimentary Lunch for all - Alliot Student Center
12:00 - 4:00 PM:
Information Technology Helpdesk Device Setup - Saint Edmund's Hall Lobby, Durick Library (main floor)
Get help with registering your mobile devices, computer accounts and setup, and other computer related questions.
3:00 PM:
Photo of Saint Michael's Alumni and their New Students - Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel - Front Steps
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM:
Residence Hall Meeting - Lyons Hall, Joyce Hall 1st & 2nd Floors - McCarthy Arts Center
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM:
Residence Hall Meeting - Ryan Hall, Joyce Hall 3rd & 4th Floors - McCarthy Arts Center
5:30 PM:
Dinner and Group Meetings with your Orientation Leaders!
Check with Orientation Leaders if you are uncertain of your group number. Located between Ross Sports Center and Durick Library. Rain location will be Ross Sports Center.
6:30 PM:
Class of 2017 Photo - Join your classmates for your first photo! - Ross Sports Center
7:00 PM:
New Student Convocation - Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel
Families, friends, significant others - all are invited to attend as we welcome and accept the class of 2017 into the academic life of Saint Michael's College.
8:15 PM:
Fun for all - a crazy, fun tradition! - Ross Sports Center
10:00 PM:
Residence Hall Floor Meetings - Get to know the folks that you will be living with this year! Snacks provided!
Friday, August 23rd
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM:
Breakfast - Alliot Student Center
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM:
Second Language Assessment/New Student Survey (2 sessions)
For first year students who have not attended Summer Academic Orientation and have not yet taken a placement assessment. Please check your orientation packet for specific time and location for assessment.
9:00 AM - 11:25 AM:
Library Orientation and Campus Tours - See packet for details
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM:
What Happens From Here: Transitions and Transformations
Eddies Student Lounge, 2nd floor Alliot Student Center. Conversations with staff regarding students and family support at Saint Michael's College.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM:
Knight Stand Open - Lobby of Alliot Student Center is open for light refreshments.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM:
Students with Learning Differences and their Families - Farrell Room - Saint Edmund's Hall
11:30 AM:
Community Liturgical Celebration/Opening Mass - Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel
12:00 - 4:00 PM:
Information Technology Helpdesk Device Setup - Saint Edmund's Hall Lobby, Durick Library (main floor)
Get help with registering your mobile devices, computer accounts and setup, and other computer related questions.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM:
Lunch - Alliot Student Center
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM:
Library Orientation Sessions and Campus Tours - See packet for details
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM:
Dinner - Alliot Student Center
8:00 PM:
Dance Party - Alliot Student Center
Saturday, August 24th
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM:
Continental Breakfast - Alliot Student Center
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM:
Information Technology Helpdesk Device Setup - Saint Edmund's Hall 221C
Get help with registering your mobile devices, computer accounts and setup, and other computer related questions.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM:
Academic Programs Fair - A chance to meet with professors from every major and minor offered on campus -Ross Sports Center
11:00 AM - 12:00:
Summer Reading Presentation - A panel presentation on the summer reading. McCarthy Arts Center
Orientation Groups 19 - 36.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
Transfer Student Luncheon - Eddies Student Lounge, 2nd Floor Alliot Student Center
12:00 - 2:00 PM:
Student/Faculty Lunch - Alliot Student Center
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM:
Meet With Academic Advisor and Produce a Writing Sample (Required) - An opportunity to meet with your academic advisor, who will be assisting you throughout your academic career with decisions involving classes, majors, and minors! You will also be asked to write a brief essay. Bring your laptop if you have one and see your packet for locations!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM:
Summer Reading Presentation - A panel presentation on the summer reading. McCarthy Arts Center
Orientation Groups 1 - 18.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM:
Dinner - Alliot Student Center
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM:
Autumn Olympics - Fun and friendly competition with orientation groups! - 300's Field
9:00 PM:
Hypnotist - Ross Sports Center
Sunday, August 25th
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM:
Breakfast - Alliot Student Center
9:30 AM:
"Connections" - Ross Sports Center - GET YOUR BRAID!!! An Orientation Tradition
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Knight Stand Open - Lobby of Alliot Student Center open for light refreshments.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
Lunch - Alliot Student Center
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM:
Catch the shuttle to the Champlain Valley Fair! - *Shuttle leaves from the Tennis Courts every 40 - 45 minutes*
1:30 PM - 3:45 PM:
Athletic Orientation - McCarthy Arts Center
All new students recruited to participate in a Varsity sport this academic year are required to attend this session. You will hear first-hand from upper class athletes, meet future teammates, and learn expectations.
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM:
NCAA Eligibility Meeting - McCarthy Arts Center
Required of All athletes (first year, sophomore, junior, senior), who have not yet attended this meeting this year.
5:00 PM:
Athletics BBQ - all Varsity athletes (all years)
7:00 PM:
Opening Liturgy - Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel
Monday, August 26th
Good luck on your first day of classes!
4:30 PM:
Mandatory meeting for all first year honors program students - McCarthy Arts Center
5:00 PM:
President's BBQ for first year honors program students
Emmaus Courtyard - between Saint Edmund's Hall and Jeanmarie Hall