Day 1

8 a.m. to noon

New Student Move-In

8 a.m. to noon

Finalization

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Settle In To Your Room

1 p.m.

Welcome Session for ALL New Students and Families  

5 p.m.

Picnic on the Plaza

6 p.m.

Parents Depart

6 to 8 p.m.

Bowling

6 to 8 p.m.

IT Support in Smith 120  

9 p.m.

Dayton Residents – Special meeting in the Sherman Center  

10 p.m.

Floor Meetings  

Day 2

11 a.m.

Chapel in the Sherman Center  

11:45 a.m.

Lunch in Weston Food Court
Sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Mitchell

12:30 p.m.

Food Drive for the Mitchell Food Pantry

3 to 5 p.m.

IT Support in Smith 120

3 to 5 p.m.

All-Campus Swimming at Mitchell Aquatic Center, Hitchcock Park

5 to 6 p.m.

All-Campus Picnic at Hitchcock Park  

6 to 7 p.m.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Ultimate Frisbee at Hitchcock Park  

7 to 8 p.m.

DWU Volleyball “Blue & White” Match at the Christen Family Wellness Center

8 a.m. to noon

Freshman Student Move-In .   If you’re going to move into a dorm, now is the time to do it!   Moving crews will be in the Dayton loop from 8-10 a.m. ready to carry in everything you’ve worked for a week to pack.   Just pull up to the front door and we’ll do the rest.   Report to the Dayton Hall loop for your key. If you come after that time, please call the residence life hotline at (605) 770-1593 and we will meet you in Dayton Hall to give you your key.

8 a.m. to noon

Transfer Student Move-In.   Report to Allen Hall to check into your room.   If you come after that time, please call the residence life hotline at (605) 770-1593 and we will meet you in Allen Hall to give you your key.

8 a.m. to noon

Finalization.   All students must complete finalization in the Rollins Campus Center prior to the beginning of classes.   We will have your student ID, ask you to confirm your contact information, your medical requirements and your classes, and wrap up your financial arrangements with the university.   Also be sure to fill out your vehicle registration if you bring a car (have your vehicle’s license plate number ready).  

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Settle In To Your Room.   While nothing will ever be the same as home, your dorm will be more comfortable if you settle in and make your space your own.   Who knows – you might even find you like spending time in your room!

1 p.m.

Welcome Session for ALL New Students and Families.   Even if you’re a fall sport athlete and you’ve been on campus for a while, you’ll need to be here.   Families, whether you came to a registration day or not, you’re invited to come to this session, too.   Meet the student life staff, meet our president and our campus leadership, and hear about everything that’s going on this fall to celebrate our 125th anniversary.   You’re a member of the 125th incoming class – how exciting!  President’s Council will serve ice cream to commemorate the event.

5 p.m.

Picnic on the Plaza.   Enjoy your first meal on campus by gathering on Jackson Plaza for a picnic.   You’ll find a complimentary meal pass for two guests in your orientation packet.   Additional guests are welcome to purchase the meal for $5.

6 p.m.

Parents Depart.   It’s time!  

6 to 8 p.m.

Bowling.   Gather with your NSO group and carpool to the Village Bowl for free bowling.   If you’re wearing flip flops now, remember to bring socks for those always-stylish bowling shoes.  

6 to 8 p.m.

IT Support in Smith 120.   If you would like help getting your personal computer on the network or need help using any of your logins to access our IT resources, come to the computer lab in Smith Hall for expert assistance.

9 p.m.

Dayton Residents – Special meeting in the Sherman Center.   You won’t want to miss this.

10 p.m.

Floor Meetings.   Get to know your Resident Assistant (RA) and the other residents on your floor.   Be sure to attend this fact-filled meeting.

11 a.m.

Chapel in the Sherman Center.   Chapel attendance is encouraged.   It’s fun, plus it’s a great way to start your Sunday morning. Come dressed to go right to the food drive after lunch.

11:45 a.m.

Lunch in Weston Food Sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Mitchell

12:30 p.m.

Food Drive for the Mitchell Food Pantry.   This service learning project is part of LearnStrong 101.   You’ll find out what the follow-up assignment is in your LST 101 class this week.   Oh – and it’s a great way to explore Mitchell and introduce yourself to your new community!

3 to 5 p.m.

IT Support in Smith 120.   If you would like help getting your personal computer on the network or need help using any of your logins to access our IT resources, come to the computer lab in Smith Hall for expert assistance.

3 to 5 p.m.

All-Campus Swimming at Mitchell Aquatic Center, Hitchcock Park.   Meet the rest of the DWU student body.   Everyone is invited to the pool to celebrate DWU’s 125th year.

5 to 6 p.m.

All-Campus Picnic at Hitchcock Park.   Weston Food Court will be closed – all students are invited to bring their IDs and eat at the park.

6 to 7 p.m.

FCA at Hitchcock Park.   Join us for a game of Ultimate Frisbee and win prizes!

7 to 8 p.m.

DWU Volleyball “Blue & White” Match at the Christen Family Wellness Center - Don’t miss the first opportunity of the year to support your Tiger athletic teams.   You will get to witness the first blocks, digs and kills of the year during this inter-squad scrimmage!