Orientation Schedule
Orientation for new students takes place August 22 - 25, 2024.
Day One
Thursday, August 22nd
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Check-in (Residential New Students Only) Check-in times: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. |
Immaculata University Campus - Great Hall, Green Room, Villa Maria Rotunda - 1st floor |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | International Student NSO | Lettiere Center Conference Room |
| 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch On Your Own | Nazareth Dining Hall, or Off Campus |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Check-in (Commuter Students Only) | Villa Maria Rotunda |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Welcome to IU | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 3:20 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. | Mighty Choices for Mighty Macs | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 4:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Trainwreck | Immaculata University Campus - Loyola Quad, Back Campus, Nazareth Hall |
| 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Relaxation Revival This time is designed for you to decompress, spend time with family, unpack some more, or anything else you feel you need |
Immaculata University Campus |
| 5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Student Panel | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 5:40 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Blessing/Goodbye Farewell Now is the time to say a final goodbye to your family and guests as you begin your IU journey! See them at Family Weekend starting September 20th! |
Back Campus |
| 5:50 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. | BBQ on The Quad | Loyola Quad |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | New Student RA Floor Meetings | Residence Halls |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Commuter Royale | Old Guest Dining Room |
| 8:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. | Champion Kickoff | Back Campus |
Day Two
Friday, August 23rd
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Sunrise Series: Yoga | Alumnae Hall - Small Gym |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Nazareth Dining Hall |
| 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | How to Get Involved? Leadership, SGA, Intramurals | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Title IX Presentation | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | IU Championship | Back Campus & Loyola Quad |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 | Academic Overviews This session is designed for you to meet other classmates in your major, as well as meet with professors from your department, to learn more about your area of study.
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Classroom Buildings |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. | Lunch | Loyola Quad |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Rotating Sessions This session is designed for you to learn about all of the different resources available on campus.
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Loyola Hall Classrooms, Great Hall |
| 4:15 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. | Cardboard Boat Construction | Loyola Quad |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | Loyola Quad |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. | The Great Game | Immaculata University Campus |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | PlayFair | Back Campus |
| 8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. | Cardboard Boat Race | Alumnae Hall - IU Pool |
Day Three
Saturday, August, 24th
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Sunrise Series: Morning DIp | Alumnae Hall - IU Pool |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Nazareth Dining Hall |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Community Service Dismissal | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Pick Up Lunches & Load Transportation | Alumnae Hall Drive |
| 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Community Service | Various Service Locations |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Return to Campus + Break | Residence Halls/IHM Student Center |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. | Small Group Discussion | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Decompress from Stress | Back Campus |
| 3:50 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. | Jeopardy | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 4:10 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | The People You Meet at IU | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 4:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. | Letter to Your Future Selves | Loyola Quad |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Load Bus to Dave and Buster's | Parking Lot D |
| 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 pm | Dave and Buster's | Off Campus |
| 10:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Load Transport Back to IU | Return to Parking Lot D |
Day Four
Sunday, August 25th
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Nazareth Dining Hall |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | IU Mission & Traditions Presentation | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 9:05 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. | Pinning Ceremony | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Class of 2028 Photo Join us for another IU tradition of a class picture. |
Back Campus |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Singing Alma Mater + Closing Ceremony | Villa Maria Rotunda - 1st floor |
| 10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Planting of the Ivy | The Grotto |
| 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Returning Student Move-in | Great Hall, Green Room |
| 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch + Free Time | Nazareth Dining Hall & Campus Wide |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | IU Academics 101 & Campus Tours | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Study Hall | Immaculata University Campus |
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Back Bash | Back Campus |
| 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner *First meal on meal-plan. |
Nazareth Dining Hall |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Floor Meetings Residence hall meetings for returning students. |
Residence Halls |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Mass | Marian Chapel |