Customs New Student Orientation
New Student Move-In
Please note that arrival earlier than your assigned date is not permitted. If you will need to arrive to the area earlier, you should plan to stay in off-campus lodging. Local accommodation links can be found here.
International Students
International students on an F-1 or J-1 Visa should plan to arrive on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Students should check in at the Student Life and Wellness Building between 9am-1pm.
Domestic Students
Students should plan to arrive on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 between 9am-12pm. Students should check in at their assigned residence hall.
Orientation Schedules
The Customs New Student Orientation Schedule for the Class of 2030 will be available May 27, 2026. The schedule below is currently tentative.
New Student Orientation Schedule
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Open House and International Student Welcome***
- International students must attend upon arrival to campus to check-in and receive their room key.
- Location: Student Life and Wellness Building
- Open House and International Student Welcome***
- 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Lunch
- Location: New Dorm Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 5 p.m.
- International parents & guardians depart campus
- 5 p.m.
- Dinner with Customs People***
- Location: New Dorm Dining Hall
- Dinner with Customs People***
- 7 p.m.
- International Student Social***
- Location: Campus Center Main Lounge
- International Student Social***
***Required
- 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Breakfast
- Location: New Dorm Dining Hall
- Breakfast
- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Students move in to assigned residence halls
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- International students sign up for Glacier tax account ***
- Location: Dalton Hall Room 20
- International students sign up for Glacier tax account ***
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Lunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 1 pm. - 3 p.m.
- Resource fair/Snack Break for new students & families
- Location: Taylor Drive
- Resource fair/Snack Break for new students & families
- 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Class Photo***
- Location: Merion Gree
- Class Photo***
- 4 p.m.
- College Welcome and Reception***
- Location: Senior Row
- College Welcome and Reception***
- 5 p.m.
- Students bid families farewell
- 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner and Customs Group Meetings***
- Location: Erdman and Residence Halls
- Dinner and Customs Group Meetings***
- 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Traditions & Alumnae/i Association Welcome***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Traditions & Alumnae/i Association Welcome***
***Required
- 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Breakfast
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Breakfast
- 8 a.m.
- Medical or Health related fields & professions information session
- Location: Old Library 110
- Medical or Health related fields & professions information session
- 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Employment sign-up
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Employment sign-up
- 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Academic Fair ***
- Locations: Dalton 300, Great Hall, & Park Atrium
- Academic Fair ***
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Lunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Title IX***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Introduction to Title IX***
- 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Canaday Land
- Location: Canaday Library
- Canaday Land
- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Dinner
- 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Class of 2029 Dessert Reception with President Cadge***
- Location: Pen y Groes (See dorm schedule for details)
- Class of 2029 Dessert Reception with President Cadge***
***Required
- All Day
- Completion of online summer tutorials (as assigned)
- Location: Guild 102
- Completion of online summer tutorials (as assigned)
- 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Breakfast
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Breakfast
- 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Employment sign-up
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Employment sign-up
- 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Honor Board and SGA***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Honor Board and SGA***
- 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Lunch
- Erdman Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Alcohol and Other Drug Education***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Alcohol and Other Drug Education***
- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Creating Community with Care***
- McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Creating Community with Care***
- 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Dinner
- 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Friday Night Lights
***Required
- 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- International Student Welcome Breakfast and Information Session***
- Required for all international students
- Location: Student Life and Wellness Building
- International Student Welcome Breakfast and Information Session***
- 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Brunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Brunch
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Swim Test***
- Required for those who are able to complete the swim requirement with the swim test
- Location: Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center, (see dorm schedule for details)
- Swim Test***
- 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Dinner
- 8 p.m.
- The Drag Show
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- The Drag Show
***Required
- 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Brunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Brunch
- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Dinner
- Location: Erdman or New Dorm Dining Hall
- Dinner
- 9 p.m.
- Dorm Meeting***
- Location: Residence Halls
- Dorm Meeting***
- 10 p.m.
- Roommate Agreements***
- Location: Residence Halls
- Roommate Agreements***
*** Required
Classes begin!
- 4:30PM-5:30PM
- Convocation***
- Location: Senior Row
- Convocation***
Parent & Guardian Orientation Schedule
- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Students move in to assigned residence halls
- Students move in to assigned residence halls
- 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Lunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
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- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Resource Fair/Snack Break
- Resource Fair/Snack Break
- 4 p.m.
- College Welcome and Reception***
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- College Welcome and Reception***
- 5 p.m.
- Students bid families farewell***
***Required