Fall Orientation will begin with New Student move-in on Friday, Aug. 15. Please contact the Student Development office with any question at 785-833-4329. Thank you!
Schedule updated July 17, 2025.
Fall 2025 Orientation
#PackTogether
Day 1 – Friday, Aug. 15
8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Check-in (Mabee Arena and Muir Gym)
8 a.m.-3 p.m.: Yard Games and Activities (Bevan Green and SAC Patio)
1-3:30 p.m.: Settle in to your new home
3 p.m.: Parent Meeting (Sams Chapel)
4:15 p.m.: Convocation and Class photo (Mabee)
5 p.m.: Dinner, Tailgate and Yard Games (SAC and Bevan Green)
8-10 p.m.: Pool Party (GreatLIFE Salina)
Day 2 – Saturday, Aug. 16
7:15 a.m.: Rise and Shine with the Y (SAC Patio)
9:15 a.m.: Campus Serve, by orientation group (Mabee Arena)
Noon : SGA/CAB/Student Clubs Cookout and activities fair (SAC Parking Lot)
2 p.m.: Bystander Training and Campus Safety (Mabee)
3 p.m.: Residence Hall Orientation (Mabee)
5-7 p.m.: Dinner in Bieber Dining Hall
7-10 p.m.: Late night at the Y (Pros vs. Joes) (YMCA)
Day 3 – Sunday, Aug. 17 (Returning Student move in from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
9:30 a.m.: Campus Ministries Devotional (Sams Chapel)
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: All Pack Brunch (Bieber Dining Hall)
1:30 p.m.: Campus Involvement Orientation
- Athletics by Team
- Fine Arts
3 p.m. : Get to know KWU
- RAs and Peer Mentors lead activities for Orientation groups
- Find Your Class
- Get to know Salina
4 p.m.: Academic Orientation (WE Classroom)
Transfer Students meet in Peters Science Hall (PSH) 201
5:30 p.m.: Tailgate (Presidents Pavillion) (Game Atmosphere Orientation)
7 p.m.: Staff/Faculty vs. Student Kickball game (Graves Family Sports Complex)
8 p.m.: Women’s Soccer Scrimmage (Graves Family Sports Complex)
Day 4 – Monday August 18
7:30 a.m.: Where’s my Class? (Cash Cab)
7:30 a.m.: Admin Offices open
3 p.m.: Faculty Scavenger Hunt (Instagram Challenge)
Day 5 – Tuesday August 19
8 a.m.: YOGOWYPI (FTF and Transfer) (Mabee Arena)
10:15 a.m.: YOGOWYPI Debrief (WE Classrooms)
