7 a.m.–12 p.m. | Morning Arrival Check-in (REQUIRED for all incoming residential students)
Red Lot A, North Campus (see move-in map)
Students and families arrive to campus and check in during their designated time slot. Residence hall keys will be distributed here.
7 a.m.–12 p.m. | Residence Halls Open for Move-In (REQUIRED for all incoming residential students)
Respective Residence Halls
7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Orientation Check-In (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Leedy Theater, Mund College Center
Join us at check-in to pick up your Student ID card, first-year mentor information, orientation t-shirt, orientation name tag and parent and family meal tickets.
8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Info Desk & Resource Tables
Mund College Center
- Vehicle Sticker Distribution Table: Stop by the Campus Safety table to pick up your vehicle sticker for parking access on campus. Additional stickers are available at the Campus Safety Office (143 N. College Ave.).
- Student ID Photos: If you have not already submitted a photo for your Student ID, stop by the table to get your picture taken.
- Other Resource Tables: Financial Aid, Xfinity, Lebanon Federal Credit Union, Lebanon Transit Authority, Metz Nutritionist
8 a.m.–6 p.m. | IT Open Desk Hours
Tweedie Meeting Room, Mund College Center
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Parent/Family Drop-In
Bishop Library
Before departing campus and after saying goodbye to your student, parents and families are invited to connect with College staff and administrators. Parents and families will also have the opportunity to write an encouraging letter to be distributed to their student during their first week of classes. A special gift will also be available for purchase to be delivered with the letter (ranging from $5-10).
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Water Ceremony
Peace Garden
Families are invited to stop by anytime to partake in the water ceremony. You can take part in this unique and meaningful LVC tradition of connecting home and campus by bringing your water from home to symbolize the transition to your new “home”.
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. | Lunch for New Students and Families
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center
Incoming students and their families can stop over anytime to enjoy lunch.
12–12:45 p.m. | Annual Children of Alumni Photos (Legacies)
Miller Chapel Steps (Social Quad) side
All children of parents or grandparents who attended LVC are invited to participate in this annual tradition. We will take a group photo of all new legacies and photos with any of their family members who attended LVC.
2–2:30 p.m. | Transfer Student Welcome (T)
Leedy Theater, Mund College Center
2:30–3 p.m. | Commuter Student Welcome (C)
Leedy Theater, Allan W. Mund College Center
3:30 p.m. | Goodbyes & Well Wishes
Parents and families bid farewell to their students.
3:45–4:05 p.m. | Class Photo (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Arnold Field
The incoming students will gather for their first LVC photo. All incoming students are invited to participate, including transfer and commuter students. Be sure to wear your orientation t-shirt for the photo!
3:45-4:15 p.m. | Parent/Family Welcome Presentation
Bishop Library
Join your fellow Dutchmen parents/families for an official welcome to the college.
4:15 p.m. | Student Welcome Presentation (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Lutz Recital Hall, Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center
Join your fellow Dutchmen for an official welcome to New Student Orientation 2024!
4:30–5 p.m. | First-Year Mentor Meetings (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Various Locations
Meet your First-Year Mentor and the classmates in your New Student Orientation small group.
5–7 p.m. | Dinner
Mund College Center/Various Locations
7–8 p.m. | Residential Life Floor Meetings (REQUIRED for all new residential students)
Respective Residence Halls
7–8 p.m. | Commuter Students Social (C)
Mund Patio, Mund College Center (Rain Location: Living Room, Mund College Center)
Come connect with other commuters and get to know some of your classmates.
8–9:30 p.m. | Maximize Your Buzz (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Lutz Recital Hall, Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center
Learn what every college student needs to know about healthy decision making with this interactive presentation.
9:30–11 p.m. | Target Run
Depart from Miller Chapel steps
Forgot any essentials? Take a bus trip to Target for your last-minute needs. This is a private shop event exclusively for incoming LVC students.
9:30-11 p.m. | Card Bingo
Tent on the Academic Quad
Relax on campus and win fun prizes while playing Card Bingo.
