Fall New Student Orientation Schedule
Dear New Seahawks!
We are excited to welcome you to campus! The Fall 2025 Orientation dates for undergraduate and transfer students are as follows:
- Commuter Student Experience Day: Friday, August 15, 2025
- New International Student Move-In Day: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
- Residential Student Move-In Day: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Orientation Day #1: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Orientation Day #2: Saturday, August 23, 2025
- City Trips: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Second degree nursing, graduate and doctoral dates are below!
-Dr. Tommy Tressler-Gelok
Dean of Campus Life
2nd Degree Nursing, Graduate and Doctoral Orientation
2nd Degree Nursing, Graduate and Doctoral students will be invited to attend one of two sessions. Attendance at one is required.Â
Session 1- Thursday, August 14 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Zoom
7:00pm Welcome Session, Overview of Wagner, Highlights, Parking, etc.
7:30pm- Breakout Sessions with Programs
To RSVP, please follow this link: Orientation RSVP for 2nd Degree Nursing, Graduate and Doctoral Students.Â
2nd Degree Nursing, Graduate and Doctoral students will be invited to attend one of two sessions. Attendance at one is required.Â
Session 2- Wednesday, August 20 from 4:30pm-6:30pm on Campus (Location TBD)
4:30pm Welcome Session, Overview of Wagner, ID Pick Up
5:00 pm Tour of Wagner
5:30pm- Breakout Sessions with Programs
To RSVP, please follow this link: Orientation RSVP for 2nd Degree Nursing, Graduate and Doctoral Students.Â
New Undergraduate Student Orientation
As a reminder, Commuter Student Experience Day is strongly encouraged for all commuter students. Reserve your free tickets today: CSE Day Ticket Website!Â
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:30 AM | Commuter Check -In | Forchelli Terrace |
| 10:15 AM | Welcome to Wagner | Main Hall Theater |
| 10:30 AM | Parent/Family Session | Main Hall Theater |
| 10:30 AM | Student Session | Oval & Classroom |
| 11:15 AM | Commuter Tours: Students Only | Around Campus |
| 11:15 AM | Parent Reception | Â To Be Announced |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Commuter Student Welcome Party & Information Fair | Trautmann Square |
For those participating in athletics and arriving early, please review your Wagner email for updates on your move-in.Â
**Parents: We will have a remote office set up available for use from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Student Union. All are welcome!
| Time | Event | Location |
| 7:30AM- 12:30PM |
Residential Student Move-In | Residence Halls |
| 11:00AM-1:00PM | Local Information Fair | Trautmann Square |
| 11:00AM-1:00PM | Welcome Lunch | Main Dining Hall |
| 2:00 PM | Move-In Day Welcome | Horrmann Library |
| 2:30 PM | Parent/Family Goodbye | Horrmann Library |
| 2:45 PM | Student Kick Off Event | Hormann Library |
| 4:00 PM | Floor Meeting with RAs | Harborview Lounges |
| 5:00 PM | Floor Dinners | Main Dining Hall |
| 9:00 PM | Welcome Party Outside Harborview | Outside of HVH |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00 AM | Commuter Check-In (advertised 8:30am) | Outside Horrmann Library |
| 9:00 AM | Orientation Kick Off Event | Horrmann Library |
| 9:15 AM | President’s Welcome | Horrmann Library |
| 10:00 AM | OL Time | Oval, Outside |
| 10:45 AM | Campus Fair (Group 1-6) | Trautmann Sqaure |
| 10:45 AM | Lunch (Group 7-13) | Main Dining Hall |
| 10:45 AM | Expectations (Group 14-21) | Sprio 2 |
| 11:45 AM | Campus Fair (Group 7-13) | Trautmann Sqaure |
| 11:45 AM | Lunch (Group (14-21) | Main Dining Hall |
| 11:45 AM | Expectations (Group 1-6) | Sprio 2 |
| 12:45 PM | Campus Fair (Group 7-3) | Trautmann Sqaure |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch (Group (1-6) | Main Dining Hall |
| 12:45 PM | Expectations (Group 14-21) | Sprio 2 |
| 1:30 PM | Convocation 2.0 (1:45PM Start) | Horrmann Library |
| 2:45 PM | Major Orientation Sessions | To Be Announced |
| 3:45 PM | Major Socials | To Be Announced |
| 5:15 PM | Dinner Group A | Main Dining Hall |
| 6:15 PM | Dinner Group B | Main Dining Hall |
| 7:15 PM | Commuter Student Social | Commuter Student Lounge |
| 8:30 PM | Glow Party | To Be Announced |
| 11:00 PM | Late Night After Party | To Be Announced |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast- Optional | Main Dining Hall |
| 9:00 AM | OL Meet Up! | Oval |
| 9:15 AM | Class Photo | Hameline Stadium |
| 10:15 AM | Community Resources & Safety (Groups 1-13) | Spiro 2 |
| 10:15 AM | Involvement (14-21) | OL Classrooms |
| 11:15 AM | Community Resources & Safety (Groups 14-21) | Spiro 2 |
| 11:15 AM | Brunch (1-13) | Main Dining Hall |
| 12:15 PM | Involvement (1-13) | OL Classrooms |
| 12:15 PM | Brunch (14-21) | Main Dining Hall |
| 1:15 PM | Intercultural Awareness Workshop (1-13) | OL Classrooms |
| 1:15 PM | Safety at Wagner (14-21) | Spiro 2 |
| 2:15 PM | Intercultural Awareness Workshop (14-21) | OL Classrooms |
| 2:15 PM | Safety at Wagner (1-13) | Spiro 2 |
| 3:15 PM | OL Time | OL Classrooms |
| 5:00 PM | Dinner – Group B (14 – 21) | Main Dining Hall |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner- Group A (1- 13) | Main Dining Hall |
| 7:00 PM | Social Event | Oval |
| 9:00 PM | Casino Night | Main Dining Hall |
| 11:00 PM | Late Night After Party | To Be Announced |
Transfers will be eligible to go through a 1 day orientation workshop on Friday, August 22, 2025!
| Time | Function | Location |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast- Optional | Main Dining Hall |
| 8:00 AM | Commuter Transfer Check-In
(Residential can report directly to the Library) |
Outside Main Hall |
| 9:00 AM | Orientation Kick Off Event | Horrmann Library |
| 9:15 AM | President’s Welcome | Horrmann Library |
| 10:00 AM | Community Resources & Safety | Manzulli Boardroom |
| 10:45 AM | Involvement & Traditions | Manzulli Boardroom |
| 11:15 AM | Intercultural Awareness Workshop | Manzulli Boardroom |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | Main Dining Hall |
| 12:45 PM | Campus Fair (Group 7-13) | Outside |
| 1:30 PM | Convocation 2.0 (1:45PM Start) | Horrmann Library |
International Student Orientation
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:00 AM | Breakfast | Main Dining Hall |
| 10:00AM | International Orientation | To Be Announced |
Students will need to complete their orientation series in addition to this experience.Â