Spring Orientation

We're so excited to see you on campus soon!

Check out the details below for arrival information and our spring orientation schedule. 

Spring 2025 New Student Orientation

Thursday, January 23

9:00am–Noon
New students arrive to campus. For directions to Principia and a campus map, go here.

After you move into your house, complete the following:

• Head to Howard Center and visit the Campus Security Office (bottom level) for your student ID card, and bike or car registration if needed. Note: Security closes for lunch from 12-1pm.
   
• On the same level as security, stop by the mailroom to pick up any packages and/or learn about how students are notified for future pick-ups.
   
• On the main floor of Howard Center, which we call the Concourse, find your assigned student mailbox using the student directory.

11:30am-1:00pm     
Dining hall open for lunch

1:00-1:45pm
Academic Dean’s Tour
Starting location is School of Government 151-E

1:45-2:15pm
Academic Technology meeting
School of Nations 103B

2:25-2:55pm
Intro to Library Resources meeting
Marshall Brooks Library, 1st floor

3:00-4:00pm
Advising & Academic Success meeting
School of Government 264

4:00-4:30pm
Registrar’s Office meeting
School of Government 118

5-6:30pm 
Dining hall open for dinner

After 6:30pm
Student Life meeting led by your RC
House living room

Friday, January 24

7:30-9:00am
Dining hall open for breakfast

9:30-11:00am
Writing Baseline
Writing Center Office in Library

11:30am-1pm     
Dining hall open for lunch

1-5pm is open; Check with your RC and RA for upcoming house activities

5-6:30pm 
Dining hall open for dinner

Saturday, January 25

7:30-9:00am
Dining hall open for breakfast

Starting at 11:30am for lunch, new students start using their ID card to pay for meals

5-6:30pm 
Dining hall open for dinner

SUNDAY, January 26

7:30-9:00am
Dining hall open for breakfast

10:15-11:40am
Sunday School and Elsah Church
Van shuttle leaves from School of Government flagpole at 10:15am

11:30am-1pm     
Dining hall open for lunch

5-6:30pm 
Dining hall open for dinner