ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥

Skip to main content

First-Year Student Orientation

Our two-part, new student orientation program for first-year students prepares you for an effortless and courage-filled transition to college life and a successful experience during it!

Welcome Monarchs!

There is a lot to adjust to when you start college, so we've designed a required, two-part orientation program for our first-year students to prepare them with helpful resources needed for an effortless and courage-filled transition. Plus, it’s important to have fun as you kick off this next chapter!

When the Orientation program launches, all incoming students who have made their enrollment deposit will receive an email with your welcome letter along with the web address and credentials for your new Monarch account.

Once you’ve logged in, you’ll receive step by step instructions, alerts, and reminders that will guide you all the way through to the first day of class.

Orientation welcome letter schedule
Student Start Welcome Letter Released
Fall semester (August) Mid-April
Spring semester (January) Mid-November

Your Monarch Account

Your Monarch Account is the central place to get ready to join the Monarch community. You’ll receive clearly numbered emails that highlight important forms and tasks that need to be completed before and after attending Summer Orientation. Check your welcome letter for your Monarch Account login credentials!

Fall Welcome

August 21 - 24, 2025

The second part of our Orientation program is Fall Welcome, a three-day event that is all about effortlessly transitioning to your first weekend of your first semester of college! This required program continues where you left off: building on connections you made over the summer. Our Fall Welcome schedule is available here.

At Fall Welcome, you will:

  • Reconnect with classmates, faculty, and staff
  • Receive critical information about student support services
  • Learn where wellness services are located
  • Meet once more with your advisor so you’re extra prepared for class
  • And most importantly, celebrate with social events each evening!

 

 

Summer Orientation is so exciting and fun for a variety of reasons! We welcome our first-year students and families into our loving and energetic ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥'s community!

Bryanna Nelson ’26
Exercise Science & Occupational Therapy | Orientation Team Leader
student photo

Not a First-Year Student?

If you’re not starting college for the first time or you’re an international student, please refer to the appropriate page to learn more about your orientation program.