FALL 2026 ORIENTATION PROGRAM

THEME: Learn-Lead-Lift Together

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

  • 0720-0830, Dining Center | Breakfast
  • 0900-0950, Mayo Hall Conference Room | Finding Your Crew: Cross-cohort bonding exercises and campus integration activities.
  • 1000-1050, Mayo Hall Conference Room | SUMAC / Mental Health Awareness: Critical resource links regarding student safety, substance awareness, and wellness.
  • 1100-1150, Mayo Hall Conference Room | Academic Integrity and Accountability: Navigating the institutional code of conduct, defining ethical scholarship, and tracking how personal choices safeguard future industry options.
  • 1200-1320, Dining Center | Lunch
  • 1330-1420, Mayo Hall Conference Room | Student Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Title IX reporting options, peer protection, and campus safety architectures.
  • 1430-1520, Mayo Hall Conference Room | Student Wellness and Readiness for Success: Exploring how adaptive wellness strategies, grit, mental resilience, and positive behavioral habits insulate students against stress and foster retention.
  • 1530-1620, Mayo Hall Conference Room | Blueprint for Success: Developing precise strategies for managing timelines, structuring email communication, and organizing professional files for immediate academic success.
  • 1630-1720, Mayo Hall Conference Room | Learn by Doing: Introduction to non-license shoreside internships, corporate co-ops, career center recruiting events, and applied learning fields.
  • 1730-1800, Mayo Hall Patio | Small Group Reflection
  • 1800-1930, Dining Center | Dinner
  • 2000-2200, Bodnar Field| Kickball Tournament Day 2 and Other Activities