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 April 3, 2025
Fall 2025 Orientation
#PackTogether
Day 1 – Friday, Aug. 15
8 a.m. – Noon: Check-In (Mabee Arena and Muir Gym)
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Yard Games and Activities (Bevan Green and SAC Patio)
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Settle in to your new home
3 p.m.: Parent Meeting (PSH 201)
4:15 p.m.: Convocation and Class photo (Mabee)
5 p.m.: Dinner: Tailgate and Yard Games (SAC and Bevan Green)
6 – 10 p.m.: Back to School Bash (Downtown Salina)
Day 2 – Saturday, Aug. 16
7:15 a.m. – Rise and Shine with the Y (SAC Patio)
9:30 a.m. – Campus Serve (by orientation group)
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 am-5 pm)
9:30 a.m. – Campus Ministries Devotional (Sams)
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)
5:30 p.m. – Tailgate (Presidents Pavillion) (Game Atmosphere Orientation)
7 p.m. – Staff/Faculty vs Student Kickball game (Stadium)
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)
