New Student Orientation Schedule

Are you an international student? View the International Student Orientation Schedule.

Wednesday, August 16

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — New Student Orientation Check-in
Theophilus Tower Lawn

Check into New Student Orientation to receive your swag bag and get your schedule for the weekend.

8 – 9:30 p.m. — New Vandal Scramble
Theophilus Tower Lawn

Meet the Orientation Leaders and the Department of Student Involvement on the Tower Lawn for a fun-filled activity to get to know your campus and your classmates.

Thursday, August 17

8 – 9 a.m. — New Student Orientation Check-in (if you didn't check-in on Wednesday)
Theophilus Tower Lawn

Check into New Student Orientation to receive your swag bag and get your schedule for the weekend.

9:30 a.m. — Welcome
Administration Lawn

Hear from Dean of Students, Blaine Eckles and get to know your orientation schedule.

10 a.m. — Orientation Session I
Memorial Gym and Bruce M. Pitman Center

Gold Group — Vandals in the Know

Gold Group — Assigned by Birth Month: Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June

Silver Group — Diversity and Inclusion

Silver Group — Assigned by Birth Month: July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.

11:15 a.m. — Orientation Session II
Memorial Gym and Bruce M. Pitman Center

Gold Group — Diversity and Inclusion

Gold Group — Assigned by Birth Month: Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June

Silver Group — Vandals in the Know

Silver Group — Assigned by Birth Month: July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.

Noon – 1:30 p.m. — Welcome Lunch
Idaho Student Union Building Plaza

Join your Orientation Leaders, families and guests for a welcome lunch, mingling and music.

1:45 – 3 p.m. — Academic College Sessions
Depart from Idaho Student Union Building Plaza
Meet Orientation Leaders at your college sign and walk to your session location.

Learn more about your college and the resources available to you.

3:30 – 4 p.m. — Vandal Family Send-Off
Administration Lawn

You won't want to miss this. It's time to say goodbye and leave with a parting gift. Students, families and supporters will join for a final send-off and a Vandal Family photo.

4 – 5:30 p.m. — Vandal Success Ice Cream Social and Making Friendship Bracelets
Idaho Student Union Building Plaza

Grab an ice cream and CHILL out while making friendship bracelets with your new vandal friends. Get to know our Vandal Success team and end your afternoon with this fun activity.

6 p.m. — Vandal Women’s Soccer vs. Seattle University
P1FCU Kibbie Dome

Come cheer on the Vandal Women’s soccer team as they take on the Redhawks of Seattle University.

8:45 p.m. — Screen on the Green
Theophilus Tower Lawn

Join the Department of Student Involvement for a showing of “Legally Blonde”. This event is free and open to all students.

Friday, August 18

9 a.m. — Meet your Orientation Group
Administration Lawn

Meet back up with your orientation leaders and prepare for the day.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Learn Your Resources

Chose one session during each session time to learn more about the resources available to you.

9:30 – 10 a.m. Session I

• Campus Safety — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 41
  We are focused on creating and maintaining a safe environment for our community. Learn about our services, resources and what you can do to contribute to a safe campus.
• Time Management — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 29
  Academic Coaches will help you get a handle on your time management skills for the fall semester. Learn tips and tricks to balance your academic, social and personal demands.
• Career Services — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 30
  Unlock your career potential: Explore resources for resume building, job search strategies and professional development to excel in your chosen path.
• Student Wellness — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 32
  Prioritize student well-being: Discover resources for mental health, stress management and overall wellness, supporting a thriving academic journey
• Athletics — Clearwater-Whitewater rooms, Idaho Student Union Building
  Go Vandals! Join the excitement of University of Idaho athletics: Cheer on the Vandals, celebrate victories and be part of our passionate sports community

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. — Session II

• Campus Safety — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 41
  We are focused on creating and maintaining a safe environment for our community. Learn about our services, resources and what you can do to contribute to a safe campus.
• Time Management — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 29
  Academic Coaches will help you get a handle on your time management skills for the fall semester. Learn tips and tricks to balance your academic, social and personal demands.
• Career Services — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 30
  Unlock your career potential: Explore resources for resume building, job search strategies and professional development to excel in your chosen path.
• Student Wellness — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 32
  Prioritize student well-being: Discover resources for mental health, stress management and overall wellness, supporting a thriving academic journey
• Athletics — Clearwater-Whitewater rooms, Idaho Student Union Building
  Go Vandals! Join the excitement of University of Idaho athletics: Cheer on the Vandals, celebrate victories and be part of our passionate sports community

11 – 11:30 a.m. — Session III

• Campus Safety — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 41
  We are focused on creating and maintaining a safe environment for our community. Learn about our services, resources and what you can do to contribute to a safe campus.
• Time Management — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 29
  Academic Coaches will help you get a handle on your time management skills for the fall semester. Learn tips and tricks to balance your academic, social and personal demands.
• Career Services — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 30
  Unlock your career potential: Explore resources for resume building, job search strategies and professional development to excel in your chosen path.
• Student Wellness — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 32
  Prioritize student well-being: Discover resources for mental health, stress management and overall wellness, supporting a thriving academic journey
• Athletics — Clearwater-Whitewater rooms, Idaho Student Union Building
  Go Vandals! Join the excitement of University of Idaho athletics: Cheer on the Vandals, celebrate victories and be part of our passionate sports community

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lunch
Idaho Student Union Building Plaza

Grab a bite to eat and relax with your fellow Vandals. Chill out in the shade or join in on some yard games.

1 – 2 p.m. — Current Vandal Q & A Session
Memorial Gym

Current Vandals will share tips, tricks and answer all your questions.

1 – 2 p.m. — University Honors Program Orientation
Summit Room, 4th floor, Idaho Student Union Building

Discover a world of academic excellence, engaging opportunities and like-minded peers. Get ready to explore and excel.

1 – 3 p.m. — Various Orientation Sessions

• Pre-Health Professions — Clearwater-Whitewater rooms, Idaho Student Union Building
• Military and Veteran Services — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 44
• First Generation Students — Teaching and Learning Center, Room 32
• Transfer and Non-Traditional Students — Southside Apartments Community Center
• Vandal Gateway Program — Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center

1 – 3 p.m. — Health and Wellness Tours
Depart from Idaho Student Union Building Plaza

Take care of yourself. Let us show you the resources available on campus.

1 – 3 p.m. — Academic Resource Tours
Depart from Idaho Student Union Building Plaza

Let us show you the locations of some key academic resources.

1 – 5 p.m. — International Student Orientation
International Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center

All international students are required to attend the mandatory immigration check-in and international student orientation sessions.

Check-in starts at 1 p.m.

Learn more about international New Student Orientation.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. — Paint, Plants and Popcorn with CALS Plant and Soil Science Club
Idaho Student Union Building Plaza

Feeling creative? Stop by to paint a pot and get a free plant from our Plant and Soil Science Club!

8:30 p.m. — Meet your Orientation Leaders
Theophilus Tower Lawn

Meet back up with your orientation leaders before heading to Late Night at the Rec.

9 – 11 p.m. — Late Night at the Rec
Student Recreation Center

Join us at the Student Recreation Center for Late Night at the Rec. A fun-filled evening with friends to kick back, enjoy recreating and learn about our programs. Activities include dodgeball, volleyball, basketball, climbing, yard games and destress activities in the Well Space. This event is free and open to all new University of Idaho students.

Saturday, August 19

9 – 11:30 a.m. — SYNC Session 1
Theophilus Tower Lawn

Serving Your New Community (SYNC) is a volunteer opportunity to connect with your new community. Meet other incoming students, explore the Palouse and serve with a great local organization. Closed-toe shoes and long pants required. Please be sure to grab breakfast or lunch before you head out to serve.

Session participation determined by living group:

• Theophilus Tower
• McConnell Hall
• Off-Campus
• On-Campus Apartments
• Alpha Gamma Delta
• Alpha Kappa Lambda
• Alpha Sigma Phi
• Delta Gamma
• Delta Sigma Phi
• Delta Tau Delta
• Gamma Phi Beta
• Gamma Alpha Omega
• Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Lambda Chi Alpha
• Phi Gamma Delta
• Phi Kappa Tau
• Phi Delta Theta
• Pi Beta Phi
• Pi Kappa Alpha
• Lambda Theta Alpha

12:30 – 3 p.m. — SYNC Session 2
Theophilus Tower Lawn

Serving Your New Community (SYNC) is a volunteer opportunity to connect with your new community. Meet other incoming students, explore the Palouse and serve with a great local organization. Closed-toe shoes and long pants required. Please be sure to grab breakfast or lunch before you head out to serve.

Session participation determined by living group:

• Wallace Residence Hall
• Living Learning Communities
• North Campus Communities
• Alpha Gamma Rho
• Alpha Phi
• Beta Theta Pi
• Delta Delta Delta
• Delta Zeta
• Kappa Alpha Theta
• Kappa Delta
• Kappa Sigma
• Pi Kappa Phi
• Sigma Chi
• Sigma Nu
• Tau Kappa Epsilon
• Theta Chi
• Kappa Delta Chi
• Sigma Lambda Gamma
• Omega Delta Phi
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Sigma Lambda Beta

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. — Palousafest
Sixth Street, Tower Lawn

Browse hundreds of student organizations, campus departments and local businesses and non-profits and find out how to get involved with the Palouse community.

Sunday, August 20

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Find Your Classrooms
Depart from Bruce M. Pitman Center Welcome Center, 1st Floor

One of the Vandal REPS campus tour guides will walk you around campus and point out where your classes will be. Bring your class schedule!

1 p.m. — Vandal Women’s Soccer Match vs. University of Washington
P1FCU Kibbie Dome

Cheer on the Vandal Women’s soccer team as they battle the Huskies of the University of Washington.

4 p.m. — Vandal Kick-Off
P1FCU Kibbie Dome/Administration Lawn

Join other new Vandals in the Kibbie Dome as we start your experience off great! You’ll join other new Vandals for the “I” photo, meet with some great campus leaders and engage in the traditional walk toward the Admin Lawn for a relaxing, fun-filled Welcome BBQ afterward!