New Student Orientation (Albion-O)
Welcome to your new home!
Albion-O is designed to welcome you to campus and help you build an immediate sense of community, connection, and belonging. You’ll explore campus and downtown Albion, get settled into your new home, make friends, meet staff and faculty, learn about resources and programs available to you during your time at Albion, and, above all, have fun!
Albion-O 2024 will take place Wednesday, August 21 – Sunday, August 25, 2024. The full orientation schedule is below. We look forward to welcoming you to campus soon!
Questions regarding the Albion-O orientation program may be sent to [email protected].
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Move-In (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) – Kellogg Center
- Matriculation Ceremony (4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.) – Goodrich Chapel – All new students, parents and supporters are encouraged to attend!
- Student Welcome and Supporter Sessions
- Student Session (4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.) – Goodrich Chapel – During this session, you’ll learn more about what to expect during Albion-O and get the chance to meet your peers!
- Supporter Session (4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.) – Norris – Learn more about important campus resources and how best to support your student.
- Welcome BBQ Dinner for Students and Supporters (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) – Quad
- All students will eat for free, all other guests will have the opportunity to purchase meal tickets during the move-in process.
- First Floor Meetings with your Community Assistant (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.) – Residence Halls
Thursday, August 22, 2024
- Breakfast (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.) – Baldwin
- Daily Hype (9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.) – Goodrich Chapel
- Building Meaningful Relationships / Morning Session (9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.) – Goodrich Chapel
- Intro to Your Academic Journey and First Year Seminar Session (11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.)
- [Optional] Class Schedule Changes (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) – Registrar’s Office
- [Optional] Meet the Institutes and Centers for Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.) – Upper Baldwin
- Lunch (12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.) – Baldwin
- First Year Seminar Selection (1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) – Meet on the Quad in Albion-O Groups
- Scavenger Hunt (2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) – Goodrich Chapel
- [Optional] Class Schedule Changes (4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) – Registrar’s Office
- Dinner (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) – Baldwin
- Target Takeover (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) – Meet at Ferguson Parking Lot
Friday, August 23, 2024
- Breakfast (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.) – Baldwin
- Daily Hype and Mayor’s Welcome (9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.) – Goodrich Chapel
- Round Robins (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) – Goodrich Chapel
- Microexcursions (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) – Meet on Quad
- [Optional] Class Schedule Changes (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) – Registrar’s Office
- Lunch (12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.) – Baldwin
- Round Robins (1:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) – Quad
- [Optional] Class Schedule Changes (4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) – Registrar’s Office
- Dinner (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) – Baldwin
- Second Floor Meetings with your Community Assistant (8 p.m. to 9 p.m.) – Residence Halls
- Glow Party (9 p.m. to 11 p.m.) – Quad
- Movie at The Bohm (11 p.m.) – Meet at The Rock
Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Breakfast (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.) – Baldwin
- Daily Hype / Class Photo (9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.) – Kresge Steps
- Wear your class t-shirt!
- FYE Peer Mentor Activities (9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.) – Quad
- DEIJ/Belonging Workshop (10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) – Goodrich Chapel
- Closing Session (12 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.) – Goodrich Chapel
- [Optional] Class Schedule Changes (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) – Registrar’s Office
- Lunch (12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) – Baldwin
- [Optional] Social Activities (2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- [Optional] Class Schedule Changes (4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) – Registrar’s Office
- Dinner (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) – Baldwin
- Kaos in the KC (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.) – Kellogg Center
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Sunday has two options:
- An off-campus adventure to South Haven beach (10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) – Meet at Ferguson, or
- Stay on campus and engage in optional social activities
Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Breakfast at Baldwin | |
| 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Campus Walk at The Rock | Come join the Albion-O leaders who will be taking a walk starting at the Rock! Use this time to destress and decompress after a busy week. |
| 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | South Haven Trip (Departs from Ferguson Parking Lot) | Join us for fun in the sun! We will be spending most of the day in South Haven, MI which is right on Lake Michigan. Bring beachwear and sand supplies. |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Time Management Workshop at Kellogg Center 3rd floor Conference Room | As you prepare for your first day of classes, time management will be key. This session will introduce you to critical strategies for managing your time and setting you up for success! |
| 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Yard Games on the Quad | We'll have yard games set up all day on the quad. Gather a group of friends and come hang out! |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Class Schedule Changes at Registrar's Office | Need help with your class schedule? Stop into the Registrar's office for help! |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | First Gen Gathering at Kellogg Center Living Room | Are you the first person in your family attending college? First of all, congratulations! Second of all, you're not alone. Come join other students, faculty and staff who are also first-gen students to connect. |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Texas Student Gathering at Kellogg Center 4th Floor Loft | Missing the Lone Star State? Pop in to connect with other fellow Texans and reminisce about home! Maybe you'll even meet a new friend from your home city! |
| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Class Schedule Changes at Registrar's Office | Need help with your class schedule? Stop into the Registrar's office for help! |
| 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Swingin' at the Shell at Victory Park | Swingin' at the Shell is a free summer concert series that takes place in Victory Park, less than a mile from campus! Join us for some music and enjoying your last evening before classes begin. |
Monday, August 26, 2024
First day of classes!