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The start of fall semester is an exciting time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø! We’ll have lots of activities, just for new students, as you experience the “buzz” of the start of school.

New Student Move-In and Check-In

Thursday, august 29

Let the fun begin! Move-in & check-in day is always a lot of fun. From meeting your roommate and hall mates to meeting your Orientation Crew, you’ll have lots of exciting milestones (and, yes, maybe a few emotional ones. We’re ready!)

Residential Students: Freshmen & Transfer students will select their check-in time through the “Move-in Sign-up” link located on MyMaconWeb, available in August. Move-in activities usually begin around 8:30 am, and families are welcome to join their students prior to the start of New Student programming, which begins at 4 p.m.!

Commuting Students: Freshman & transfer commuting student check-in usually begins at 1 p.m., followed by a Commuting Student Welcome Session and Tour. New Student programming begins at 4 p.m.!

Captains cheer and welcome students to campus during Welcome Week

New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend

Thursday – Sunday

There’s a lot to know, which is why we schedule the whole weekend for all new students (including commuter and transfer students) for Welcome Weekend. Plan to participate in the whole event; A full schedule will be provided to new students during their check-in on Thursday.

Events are a mix of fun, and also helpful, as you meet people and learn to navigate college life.

Rock the Brocks is an event during Welcome Week to introduce first-year students to different spaces around campus. Here, in Brock Rec Center, students were able to participate in volleyball, crafts, basketball, or just relaxing.

Welcome Week

The fun doesn’t stop when classes begin. Welcome Week continues, with opportunities to explore, connect, and have fun! Details regarding Welcome Week festivities are typically released in August.

Meet the Team Orientation and Transitions

Annie Keith Headshot

Annie Keith

Director of New Student Orientation & Transitions

Joshua Sipe Headshot

Joshua Sipe

Associate Director of New Student Transitions