Welcome Weekend

• Welcome Weekend is required for all new resident and commuter students. We believe this to be a highly valuable time that directly correlates to your future success here at SAU. If there is a conflict with participating in any part of welcome weekend, we ask that you communicate that conflict directly with your Admission’s rep before your arrival, or with Chelsae Burk, Director of new Student Transitions at: Chelsae.Burk@arbor.edu . We invite family to participate on move-in day and no event-registration is required to participate on Friday August 27^th.
• Please check in at the welcome tent located in between Gainey Hall and Dietzman hall upon arrival. This is where you will be greeted by your admissions rep, receive your welcome packet, and room key if residing on campus. If you are living on campus, you will then be greeted at your residence hall by student leaders who are ready to help you move-in. If you are commuting, your admission’s rep will give you directions on your next steps for the day.
• Move-in day for returners is is Saturday, August 28^th after 2:00pm.
• Each new student and their family will receive a FREE meal ticket to join us for a family picnic on Friday. Dine in options will be available, however you are also welcome to bring chairs & a picnic blanket to enjoy your meal outside.
• We will have our traditional ribbon cutting ceremony at 4PM on Friday. This ceremony is for new students and guests to celebrate the beginning of this new college experience and to reflect on the journey of getting to this moment. During this time, we will be dividing by core groups. We will then ask that family and students say their goodbyes and part ways. From this moment on we will only have activities planned for students throughout the weekend. We want parents & families to continue staying involved throughout the academic year. If you have questions about resources we provide on campus, or would like to find out about campus events or ways your student can be involved, etc. reach out to us by phone at: 517-750-6330 or by email at: student.development@arbor.edu

Early Arrival Move-In Dates

If you believe that you are expected to arrival early, all early arrivals require pre-approval through the Housing office, coordinated by your coach or direct supervisor. If you are unsure about whether or not you are expected to arrive early, please contact your coach or supervisor. For early arrival dates, please contact your coach or supervisor.

When you arrive at the welcome tent (which is located next to Gainey Hall) you will receive your welcome packet & room key if residing on campus.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 | 10:00AM-11:00AM | GROUP #1 CHECK-IN

This group includes the following areas for all odd-numbered rooms:

• Andrew’s Hall 
• Gainey Hall 
• Lowell Hall: Alpha, Delta, Gamma Wings

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 11:00AM-12:00PM | GROUP #2 CHECK-IN

This group includes the following areas for all even-numbered rooms:

• Andrew’s Hall 
• Gainey Hall 
• Lowell Hall: Alpha, Delta, Gamma Wings
• Village Suites (new transfer students only **returners can arrive Sat the 28^th after 2pm)