New Student Orientation
new student orientation
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New Student Orientation is a mandatory program designed to help you transition to Medaille University. Join us to learn the ins and outs of life as a Maverick. Register today!
Orientation Schedule
Friday, August 26, 2022 – New Student Resident Move-in & Resident Orientation
10:00am – 4:00pm New Student Resident Check-in & Maverick Move-in | Main Building Foyer
Family Campus Tours Available @ 11am, 1pm, 3pm | Admissions House
4:00pm – 5:00pm Resident Student Blackboard Basics 101 | Assigned Spaces
5:00pm – 7:30pm Resident Student Dinner | Sullivan Center Dining Hall
7:30pm – 8:30pm Residence Life Orientation | Main Building Lecture Hall
9:00pm – 11:00pm Outdoor Movie | Quad (Rain: Sullivan Center Gym)
Bring a blanket/lawn chair
First 100 new resident students receive a FREE Medaille Blanket!
Saturday, August 27, 2022 – New Student Orientation Day 1
10:30am – 12:30pm Resident Student Brunch | Sullivan Center Dining Hall
Resident & Commuter Check-in for New Student Orientation Program Day 1| Sullivan Center Garage Doors/Dining Hall
11:30am – 12:30pm Honors Welcome (Honors Students Only) | Sullivan Center President’s Dining Room
12:30pm – 1:30pm Orientation group ice breakers 1 lead by OLs around campus
1:30pm – 2:00pm Academic Convocation Line-Up | Main Building Lecture Hall
2:00pm – 3:00pm Academic New Student Convocation | Sullivan Center Events Arena
Livestream will be available for family and friends (www.medaille.edu/nso)
3:00pm – 3:45pm Meet Your Faculty Members | Assigned Classrooms
3:45pm – 4:45pm Commuter Student Blackboard Basics 101 | Assigned Spaces
4:45pm – 5:45pm Mavericks Making Moves | Sullivan Center Events Arena
5:45pm – 7:00pm Resident Student Dinner | Sullivan Center Dining Hall
7:30pm – 9:30pm Join us for an evening of fun campus programming to celebrate the new semester!
Sunday, August 28, 2022 – New Student Orientation Day 2
10:30am – 12:30pm Resident Student Brunch | Sullivan Center Dining Hall
Resident & Commuter Check-in for New Student Orientation Program Day 2 | Sullivan Center Garage Doors/Dining Hall
11:30am – 12:30pm First Year Scholars Program Welcome | Sullivan Center President’s Dining Room
12:30pm – 1:30pm Orientation group ice breakers 1 lead by OLs around campus
1:30pm – 3:30pm Rotating Sessions
3:30pm Commuter Student ID Pick-up | Sullivan Center Garage Doors/Dining Hall
Tickets for below new student events will be given out at Sunday Check-in:
3:45pm – 6:30pm Canalside Buffalo Waterfront Boat Tour – Meet Outside @ North Hall Painted Buffalo
Limited Tickets Available
4:00pm – 6:00pm Double Decker Bus Tour – Meet Outside @ Sullivan Center Tower
Limited Tickets Available
3:45pm – 7:45pm Galleria Mall & Target Outing – Meet Outside @ Main Building Circle
5:00pm – 7:00pm Resident Student Dinner | Sullivan Center Dining Hall
Monday, August 29, 2022 – First Day of Classes