Class of 2029 Orientation Schedule

A PDF version of the New Student Orientation schedule will be available in late July 2025. 

Friday, August 22

• Residence Hall Move In for New Students
• Commuter Hound Arrival & Check In
• Hound Fair 
• Lunch for Families and New Students
• First Hounds Information Session
• Shuttles begin departing for Matriculation
• Concert on the Green
• Class of 2029 Matriculation
• Farewell to Families
• Orientation Kickoff!
• Class of 2029 Welcome Dinner
• Playfair! 
• Commuter Student Gathering: Part I 
• Residence Hall Meeting: Part I 
• Sundaes on the Circle
• Evening Entertainment sponsored by USG

Saturday, August 23

• Orientation Groups Convene & Breakfast 
• Rotating Sessions with Orientation Group
  • Hound Hunt
  • Our Moravian Community
  • "Tell Us More about the Class of 2029" Survey
• The Center for Inclusive Excellence
• Moravian Mile Class Walk
• Welcome to the Hurd Campus & Lunch
• Afternoon Break
• "Shot of Reality"
• Houndfest sponsored by MAC
• Commuter Student Gathering: Part II 
• Residence Hall Meeting: Part II 
• Evening Entertainment sponsored by MAC
• Midnight Oasis

Sunday, August 24

• Brunch
• Moravian Lovefeast
• Orientation Group Convene
• Rotating Sessions with Orientation Group
  • Gearing Up for Your Future
  • "The Hook Up"
  • Time with your Orientation Group
  • Your Wellness on Campus
• Crossing Ceremony & Class Photo
• Dinner 
• Students with Disabilities & Accommodations: Info Session & Meet Up

Participants needing any type of accommodation or with questions about the physical access provided are encouraged to contact Student Life at 610.861.1503 prior to the program.

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