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New Student Orientation

Summer Orientation: Friday, June 16, 2023

Summer Orientation is a day for incoming Fall 2023 new students and their families that you won’t want to miss! You’ll have the opportunity to meet your roommate, check out your future room, get to know faculty and staff, and meet new friends. Take this opportunity to learn what resources are available to help you succeed over the next few years. Along the way, you will begin to feel the pulse of the SAU community and become an integral part of it. We are excited to welcome you as a future SAU Cougar as you make SAU your new home. Go Cougs!

And don’t miss out on Welcome Weekend 2023!

New Student Orientation Schedule

*Schedule subject to change

  • 8:45 – 9:15 AM – Check-in – McDonald Athletic Center
  • 9:30 – 10:00 AM – Welcome Session – McDonald Athletic Center
  • 10:00 – 10:55 AM – Roommate Meet and Greet – Various Dorms
  • 10:20 – 10:55 AM – Parent Panel Discussion – White Auditorium
  • 11:00 – 11:45 AM – Rotation 1
    • Group 1 – How to Thrive in College – McDonald Athletic Center
    • Group 2 – Academic Session – White Auditorium
    • Group 3 – Lunch – Plaza
  • 11:55 AM – 12:40 PM – Rotation 2
    • Group 1 – Lunch – Plaza
    • Group 2 – How to Thrive in College – McDonald Athletic Center
    • Group 3 – Academic Session – White Auditorium
  • 12:50 – 1:35 PM – Rotation 3
    • Group 1 – Academic Session – White Auditorium
    • Group 2 – Lunch – Plaza
    • Group 3 – How to Thrive in College – McDonald Athletic Center
  • 1:45 – 2:45 PM – Parent Billing and Financial Aid Session – White Auditorium
  • 1:45 – 2:45 PM – Student Activity – Centennial Garden
  • 3:00 PM – Closing Session – McDonald Athletic Center
  • 3:30 PM – Student Life Fair – McDonald Athletic Center