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Saturday
August 15
Move-In Day
Staggered — see table★ Required
Welcome Home Move-In
Armand Hammer Alumni-Student Center Parking
Enter at 81st St & University Ave, proceed down Evelyn Roberts Drive. Receive your room key, ORU ID card, and welcome gift at express check-in.
Residence Hall Floor Room # Time
Claudius Roberts 7–8 701–860 7:00 AM
6 601–660 7:30 AM
Susie North 5 501–529 8:00 AM
5 530–560 8:30 AM
Ellis Melvin Roberts 4 401–429 9:10 AM
4 430–460 9:50 AM
3 301–329 10:30 AM
3 330–360 11:10 AM
All Halls 2 201–229 11:50 AM
2 230–260 12:30 PM
Transfer & Commuter Students 11:00 AM
7:00 – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for all new students. Families welcome with self-pay.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM★ Intl. Students
International Student Connect
International Student Center — Claudius, East Wing, Floor 1
Required check-in. Bring your passport, visa, and I-20.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Student Veteran Connect
Armand Hammer Alumni Student Center
Meet fellow veterans and learn about upcoming events. Look for the Student Veteran Connect sign.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM★ Required
Student Health Check-In
EMR Residence Hall, East Wing, Floor 1
Submit all medical assessments and immunization forms to Student Health.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM◆ Recommended
Campus Tours
Armand Hammer Alumni Student Center
Tours depart every hour with an ORU Student Ambassador as your guide.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parent Engagement Connect
Garden Vista Room — Hammer Center, 2nd Floor
Parents: meet the Director of Parent Engagement and find ways to stay connected.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bookstore Open
Barnes & Noble Campus — LRC Floor 3
Get your books before the semester begins and grab ORU gear.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Recharge Zone
Lawn Between Claudius & EMR Residence Halls
Free snow cone from Josh's Sno Shack, iced tea from HTeaO, and community vendors.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Commuter Connect
Armand Hammer Alumni Student Center
Commuters connect with student leadership to prepare for your ORU experience.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students. Families welcome with self-pay.
12:30 – 6:00 PM
Express Check-In Continues
Armand Hammer Alumni-Student Center
Arriving after 12:30 PM? Check in at the Hammer Center — staff available to assist.
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Alumni Parent & Legacy Student Luncheon
Global Learning Center (GLC)
Space is limited — call 918.495.6610 to reserve your spot.
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Parent Information Session
Christ's Chapel
Staff and faculty provide guidance and resources for your student's transition to ORU.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students. Families and guests welcome with self-pay.
7:00 – 8:00 PM◆ Recommended
Welcome Home Service with President Wilson
Christ's Chapel
All new students and families invited. Hear the charge for the Class of 2030 from Dr. William M. Wilson. Business casual dress recommended.
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Welcome Home Reception
Christ's Chapel Lobby
Refreshments and community immediately following the service.
9:30 – 10:00 PM★ Required
Community Meeting
Your Residence Hall & Floor
Meet your leadership team on your wing. They will serve and guide you throughout the week and school year.
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Sunday
August 16
7:00 – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students. Families welcome with self-pay.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM★ Intl. Students
International Student Connect
International Student Center — Claudius, East Wing, Floor 1
Required check-in with passport, visa, and I-20.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM◆ Recommended
Lunch with Floor Leadership
Daystar Dining Hall
Eat with your RA, Chaplain, and Peer Success Coach. Free for new students.
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Lawn Games with Student Association
Lawn Between EMR & Claudius
Football, frisbee, Spikeball, 9-square — hang out with the Student Association team.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students. Families and guests welcome with self-pay.
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Monday
August 17
7:00 – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM★ Intl. Students
International Student Connect
International Student Center — Claudius, East Wing, Floor 1
Required check-in with passport, visa, and I-20.
9:00 – 9:30 AM◆ Recommended
Morning Welcome
Christ's Chapel
Worship and a short devotional to start the day.
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Answers for Transfers
Holy Spirit Room — Christ's Chapel
For first-year transfer students: key info for a successful ORU transition.
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Commuter Q&A
Fenimore Room — Hammer Center, 2nd Floor
Answers and info for commuter students navigating their first year.
9:30 – 11:00 AM★ Required
Navigating the First Year Experience
Christ's Chapel Auditorium
Resources to help you succeed in your first year of college.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students.
1:00 – 4:00 PM◆ Recommended
Campus Tours
Armand Hammer Alumni Student Center
Tours depart every hour with an ORU Student Ambassador.
1:00 – 4:00 PM★ PAVE Students
PAVE Orientation
LRC 237 — Meet at Hammer Center at 12:45 PM
Mandatory for all PAVE students. Learn about the Program for Academic Vision and Empowerment.
2:00 – 5:00 PM★ Math Students
ALEKS-PPL Math Placement
Zoppelt Auditorium — Hamill Center
Required for all new students enrolling in a math course. Bring a fully charged laptop, pencil, and eraser. Info at MathPlacement.oru.edu.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students.
7:00 – 8:00 PM★ Required
Floor Activity
Your Residence Hall
Meet on your floor with your leadership team for a fun activity.
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Tuesday
August 18
7:00 – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM★ Intl. Students
International Student Connect
International Student Center — Claudius, East Wing, Floor 1
Required check-in with passport, visa, and I-20.
9:30 – 11:00 AM◆ Recommended
Growing Spiritually at ORU
Christ's Chapel
Hosted by Spiritual Life, Worship Center, Missions & Outreach, and the Chaplain Program.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students.
1:00 – 2:00 PM★ Required
ORU Information Session
Christ's Chapel
Required for all new students. Important information for your ORU experience.
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Campus Tours
Armand Hammer Alumni-Student Center
Tours depart every hour.
2:00 – 3:00 PM★ Nursing Students
Nursing Orientation
Global Learning Center (GLC)
All incoming nursing freshmen and transfers. Meet faculty and your academic advisor; learn about requirements, schedules, and clinical experiences.
2:15 – 4:15 PM★ PAVE Students
PAVE Orientation — ALEKS Math
LRC 237
PAVE students take the ALEKS Math placement assessment. Bring a fully charged laptop, pencil, and eraser.
2:00 – 3:00 PM★ Business Students
Business Student Orientation
Graduate Center 3114 (GC)
Introductory session with your academic advisor at the Fenimore & Fisher College of Business.
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Veterans Experience Orientation
LRC 2EI & 2E3 — Veterans Lounge & Military Student Learning Center
VA education benefits, disability accommodations, mental health resources, scholarships, and fellowship opportunities.
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Dinner
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students.
7:00 – 8:30 PM◆ Recommended
None Defeats the Gold and Blue!
Global Learning Center (GLC)
Spirit rally with athletes, coaches, and peers. Learn ORU athletic traditions. Major giveaways. Wear your Golden Eagle gear!
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Wednesday
August 19
Academic Day
7:00 – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM★ Intl. Students
International Student Connect
International Student Center — Claudius, East Wing, Floor 1
Required check-in with passport, visa, and I-20.
9:00 – 9:30 AM◆ Recommended
Morning Welcome
Global Learning Center (GLC)
Worship and a short devotional to start the day.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM★ Required
Academic Readiness Workshop
Global Learning Center (GLC)
Required for all new students. Time management, study habits, Vision, D2L, and more.
12:00 – 1:00 PM★ Required
Lunch with Your College
Mabee Center Auditorium
Connect with faculty and fellow students from your college. Lunch provided for all new students.
1:00 – 4:00 PM
New Student Schedule Changes
Mabee Center Concourse
Last-minute schedule adjustments with your academic college. No changes? Head to Walk Your Schedule.
1:00 – 4:00 PM◆ Recommended
Walk Your Schedule
Learning Resources Center — Floor 3
Review your class schedule with your Peer Success Coach before day one.
1:00 – 4:00 PM★ PAVE Students
PAVE Orientation
LRC 237
Critical learning strategies and techniques to help you thrive. Walk through your class schedule before the first day.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner
Daystar Dining Hall
Free for new students.
7:00 – 8:30 PM◆ Recommended
Campus Worship
Christ's Chapel
Worship with the ORU community, led by the ORU Worship Center.
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Thursday
August 20
Classes Begin
First Day of Classes!
Check your schedule in Vision/D2L. Go get them, Golden Eagles.
7:30 – 10:00 AM
Welcome Back Coffee & Donuts
LRC 3 Patio
Free donuts and coffee from Student Association — grab some on the way to class!
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
International Student Lunch
International Student Center to Daystar Dining Hall
Meet students from your country and around the globe. Group meets at the ISC and walks over together.
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Friday
August 21
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM★ All Students
First Chapel of the Year!
Christ's Chapel
All students are required to attend. Commuters: reserved seating in the balcony. Check with your RA for your floor's reserved seating.
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Saturday
August 22
12:00 – 5:00 PM★ Intl. Students
International Student Orientation
Global Learning Center
Required for ALL new international students. Covers visa regulations, classroom expectations, cultural adaptation, and building community at ORU.
5:00 – 8:00 PM◆ Recommended
The Social
Lawn Between Hammer Center & Graduate Learning Center
Live music, cookout dinner, dessert, inflatable games, and giveaways hosted by Student Association. Bring your friends and your student ID!
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