Orientation Schedule
Orientation for new students takes place August 21 - 24, 2025.
Day One
Thursday, August 21
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Residential Move-In | Immaculata University Campus - Great Hall, Green Room, Villa Maria Rotunda - 1st floor |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | International Student NSO | Faculty Center Lounge |
| 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch On Your Own | Nazareth Dining Hall, Off Campus |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Commuter Student Check In | Villa Maria Rotunda - 1st floor |
| 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 Theater |
| 4:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | The People You Meet at IU | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| 4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Student Panel | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| 4:50 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Island Survival (Icebreaker programming) | Back Campus |
| 5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Blessing/Goodbye Farewell | Back Campus |
| 5:50 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. | BBQ Dinner on the Quad | Loyola Quad |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | New Student RA Meeting | Residence Halls |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Commuter Royale | Old Guest Dining Room |
| 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | “Vibe Check” Welcome | Back Campus |
Day Two
Friday, August 22
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Sunrise Series: Morning Dip | 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 Theater |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Title IX Presentation | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Academic Overviews | Classroom Buildings |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | IU Academics 101 | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Mighty Mac Field Day | Back Campus |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | Lunch | Loyola Quad |
| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rotating Sessions/Presentations |
Loyola Hall Classrooms/Great Hall
|
| 5:15 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. | Cardboard Boat Construction | Loyola Quad |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Loyola Quad |
| 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 23
| 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 Theater |
| 9:45 a.m. -10:00 a.m. | Pick up Lunches and 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 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. | Decompress the Stress + OL Group Gathers | Loyola Quad |
| 3:25 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | OL Group Discussion/Campus Ministry Social | Loyola Quad |
| 3:45 pm - 4:15 p.m. | Letter to Your Future Selves | Loyola Quad |
| 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Kahoot.it | Alumnae Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | Loyola Quad |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Load Transport to Trip | Parking Lot D |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Thrillz! (Off-campus programming) | Off Campus |
| 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Load Transport Back to IU | Return back to Parking Lot D |
Day Four
Sunday, August 24
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast | Nazareth Dining Hall |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | IU Mission and Traditions Presentation | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Presentation of Ivy Pins | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Class of 2029 Photo | Back Campus |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Planting of the Ivy | The Grotto |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Singing Alma Mater & Closing Ceremony | Villa Maria Rotunda - 1st floor |
| 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 | Dining Hall/IU Campus |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Mighty Macs Movie | Alumnae Hall |
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Back Bash 4:30 p.m. - New Student Orientation Winner Announcement |
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 Halls |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Mass | Marian Chapel |