Tomorrow is THE DAY! OWU’s Residential Life team, Student Engagement and Success team, and numerous volunteers are working together to plan every detail, making move-in as seamless as possible for new students and families! See below for helpful links to schedules, packing guides, and more.
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. – All new students arrive and go through the New Student Check-In process; Residential students move into their residence hall. Residential Life will be sending more information about going through the new student check-in process. New students who need to arrive early due to camps or programs will be contacted by their coach or program coordinator with their move-in information. Â
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Block Party (Smith Hall Patio) sponsored by The Hall Council
1-3 p.m. – Receptions
- Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Woltemade Economics & Business (WEB) Fellows Welcome Reception (Merrick Hall 301)
- 1 – 3 p.m. – First-Generation Student Family Reception
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (2nd floor Crider Lounge) - 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Legacy Student Family Reception
(Mowry Alumni Center)
3:30-5 p.m. – Bishop Welcome (Branch Rickey Arena) / Convocation (Rock Quad) / First Lap (JAYwalk) Check out the Convocation link for FAQs and information about this event before arrival!
5 – 5:30 p.m. – Sweet Beginnings (JAYwalk) Enjoy a sweet treat with your family on the JAYwalk by the fountain at the conclusion of the First Lap. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Free Time / Say Goodbye to Families / Grab Dinner (The Marketplace in the Hamilton Williams Campus Center) Students on a university meal plan will be able to “swipe in”; guests will be able to pay via cash or card.Â
The rest of the program is for new students only.Â
6:45 -8 p.m. – Camp Oh-Wooo Meeting (students only) Check-in begins at 6:30, the meeting will begin promptly at 6:45.Â
8:15 – 9:15 p.m. – Residential Floor Meeting (students only)
You’ll notice that students have already moved in. OWU welcomed all of our fall sports athletes, Marching Bishops, and Summer Bridge Program participants throughout the month of August. If you have a question, they may be a great resource!
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:Â Orientation
Contact: Brad Pulcini at newatowu@owu.edu