
Customs New Student Orientation
New Student Move-In
Please note that arrival earlier than your assigned date is not permitted. If you will need to arrive to the area earlier, you should plan to stay in off-campus lodging. Local accommodation links can be found here.

International Students
International students on an F-1 or J-1 Visa should plan to arrive on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Students should check in at Dalton Hall between 9am-1pm.

Domestic Students
Students should plan to arrive on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 between 9am-12pm. Students should check in at their assigned residence hall.
New Student Orientation Schedule
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- International students check-in/paperwork completion***
- Location: Dalton Hall
- International students check-in/paperwork completion***
- 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Lunch
- Location: New Dorm Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 5 p.m.
- International parents & guardians depart campus
- 5 p.m.
- Dinner with Customs People***
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Dinner with Customs People***
- 8 p.m.
- International Student Social***
- Location: Campus Center Main Lounge
- International Student Social***
***Required
- 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Breakfast
- Location: New Dorm Dining Hall
- Breakfast
- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Students move in to assigned residence halls
- 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Lunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Resource fair for new students & families
- Location: Taylor Drive
- Resource fair for new students & families
- 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
- Philadelphia Snack Break
- Location: Taylor Drive
- Philadelphia Snack Break
- 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- College Life Resource Panel for parents & guardians***
- Location: Great Hall
- College Life Resource Panel for parents & guardians***
- 3:00 p.m - 3:45 p.m
- Wellness on Campus pt. 1 for new students***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Wellness on Campus pt. 1 for new students***
- 4 p.m.
- College Welcome and Reception***
- Location: Senior Row
- College Welcome and Reception***
- 5 p.m.
- Students bid families farewell
- 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner and Customs Group Meetings***
- Location: Erdman and Residence Halls
- Dinner and Customs Group Meetings***
- 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Traditions & Alumnae/i Association Welcome***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Traditions & Alumnae/i Association Welcome***
***Required
- 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Breakfast
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Breakfast
- 8 a.m.
- Medical or Health related fields & professions information session
- Location: Old Library 110
- Medical or Health related fields & professions information session
- 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Employment sign-up
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Employment sign-up
- 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Academic Fair
- Locations: Dalton 300, Great Hall, & Park Atrium
- Academic Fair
- 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Lunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Wellness on campus pt. 2***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Wellness on campus pt. 2***
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Title IX***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Introduction to Title IX***
- 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Canaday Land
- Location: Canaday Library
- Canaday Land
- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Dinner
- 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Class of 2028 Dessert Reception with President Cadge
- Location: Pen y Groes (See dorm schedule for details)
- Class of 2028 Dessert Reception with President Cadge
***Required
- All Day
- Completion of online summer tutorials (as assigned)
- Location: Guild 110
- Completion of online summer tutorials (as assigned)
- 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Breakfast
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Breakfast
- 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Employment sign-up
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Employment sign-up
- 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Honor Board and SGA***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Honor Board and SGA***
- 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Lunch
- Erdman Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Alcohol and Other Drug Education***
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Alcohol and Other Drug Education***
- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Creating Community with Care***
- McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- Creating Community with Care***
- 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Dinner
- 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Friday Night Lights
***Required
- 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Brunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Brunch
- 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Resource Scavenger Hunt***
- 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Dinner
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Dinner
- 8 p.m.
- The Drag Show
- Location: McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart
- The Drag Show
***Required
- 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Brunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Brunch
- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Dinner
- Location: Erdman or New Dorm Dining Hall
- Dinner
- 9 p.m.
- Dorm Meeting***
- Location: Residence Halls
- Dorm Meeting***
- 10 p.m.
- Roommate Agreements***
- Location: Residence Halls
- Roommate Agreements***
*** Required
- 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Brunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Brunch
- 1-4 p.m.
- Swim Test, as assigned
- Location: Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center, (see dorm schedule for details)
- Swim Test, as assigned
- Time TBD during Dorm Meeting
- Drop-in Hour with Peer Advisor
- Location: Residence Halls
- Drop-in Hour with Peer Advisor
Classes begin!
- 4:30PM-5:30PM
- Convocation
- Location: Senior Row
- Convocation
Parent & Guardian Orientation Schedule
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Students move in to assigned residence halls
- 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Lunch
- Location: Erdman Dining Hall
- Lunch
- 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Resource fair for new students & families (Representatives will be present from Alumnae/i Relations and Development, Campus Safety, Career & Civic Engagement Center, Dining Services, Financial Aid, Health and Wellness Center, The Impact Center for Community, Equity, and Understanding, Library & Information Technology Services, Student Accounts)
- Location: Taylor Drive
- Resource fair for new students & families (Representatives will be present from Alumnae/i Relations and Development, Campus Safety, Career & Civic Engagement Center, Dining Services, Financial Aid, Health and Wellness Center, The Impact Center for Community, Equity, and Understanding, Library & Information Technology Services, Student Accounts)
- 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Snack Break
- Location: Taylor Drive
- Snack Break
- 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- College Life Resource Panel for parents & guardians (Great Hall)***
- 4 p.m.
- College Welcome and Reception (Senior Row)***
- 5 p.m.
- Students bid families farewell***
***Required