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UMM Home > Student Activites > Programs > Orientation > Orientation Schedule
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New Student Orientation Schedule
Sunday, August 24
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First Year Students and Transfer Students arrive |
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| 8:30 am –1:00 pm |
Move in and Residence Hall Registration |
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| 10:00 am – 2:30 pm |
Orientation Check in |
Mall (rain/heat: SC lobby)
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| 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
Food Service Building
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| 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Local Business Expo/Parent Fair
Local Morris businesses and campus services will be on hand to show what opportunities and services are available.
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Student Center , Oyate Hall |
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Opening Convocation and Welcome
This will be the formal beginning of school and welcome to UMM. Hear greetings from Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson; Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Sandy Olson-Loy and Student Body President Eagan Heath.
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PE Center |
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Parents chat with the Chancellor
Parents, take this opportunity to meet UMM's Chancellor and ask questions.
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Orientation Group Meeting 1
Students, this is your first chance to meet your Orientation group and group leader. Check your personalized schedule for your group number and meeting location.
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Scheduled Rooms |
| 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm |
Introduction to the Multi-Ethnic Student Program
Learn about the history of the program as well as what services are currently available.
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Student Center , Cougar Room. |
| 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm |
UMM Community Picnic
In the case of inclement weather this will be moved into the Food Service Building . Enjoy a complimentary picnic on the Mall with members of the UMM faculty and staff.
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Gay Lake (rain/heat: Food Service) |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Floor Activities
Meet your RA and neighbors. Take this time to get to know the people around you in your residence hall.
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Individual Halls |
| 10:00 pm – 12:00 am |
Film |
The Morris Theatre |
Monday, August 25
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Breakfast (with Orientation group)
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Food Service Bldg |
| 9:15 am – 9:30 am |
Orientation Group Meeting 2
These meetings will focus on preparing students for the academic rigors of UMM learning about the academic opportunities available to them.
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Scheduled Rooms |
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am |
Academic Choices
Explore the vast opportunities available to you in your academic career at UMM.
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Student Center , Edson Aud. |
| 10:45 am – 11:45 am |
Advisor/Advisee Meetings
Meet with your academic advisor to go over your class schedule and begin planning for the future.
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Faculty Offices/sch. locals |
| 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch (With Community Advisor & Floor)
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Food Service Bldg |
| 1:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Tour I, Block Sessions and Settle In
Attend introduction sessions to the Library, Computing Services, and the University One Stop program. This is also your chance to audition for placement in University musical ensembles and begin learning your way around the campus.
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Floor Night
(dinner from 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm with Floor)
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Individual Residence Halls |
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Alumn Ice Cream Social
A new tradition to begin your future. The UMM Alumni Association welcomes new students with an ice cream.
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Student Center, Oyate Hall |
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Extravaganza (attend with floor)
An Orientation tradition, watch as your RAs and OGLs present a little bit of UMM life with a comic edge. |
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Student Center , Edson Aud |
Tuesday, August 26
| 7:15 am – 8:30 am |
Breakfast (with Orientation group)
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Food Service Bldg |
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Orientation Group Meeting 3
This meeting will address issues of social norms on campus. It will help students to focus on what social opportunities are available to them at UMM.
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Scheduled Rooms |
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Tour II, Block Sessions and Settle In
Attend introduction sessions to the Library, Computing Services, and the University One Stop program. Learn your way around campus and figure out where your classes will be.
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| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Lunch (with Community Advisor & Floor)
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Student Chat with the Chancellor
Take this opportunity to meet Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson in this interactive question and answer forum.
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HFA Recital Hall |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
College Challenges
Building a safe and respectful community.
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Student Center , Edson Aud. |
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Activities Fair (Dinner at food stations)
Come explore the many different student organizations at UMM. Find at least two you are interested in joining. Fun carnival food will be available.
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Food Service Bldg |
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Individual Halls |
Wednesday, August 27
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Classes Begin |
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Multi-Ethnic Student Program Reception |
MRC Lounge |
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