BVU Orientation
New students, join us for BVU Orientation. At this day-long event, you sign up for classes with the help of an academic advisor, connect with fellow Beavers, and learn everything you need to know to feel comfortable in what will soon be your new home. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build at BVU!
Orientation 2024 Schedule
- Student Schedule
9-9:30 a.m. | Athletics Meeting for Student-Athletes | Dows Multipurpose Room |
8:45-10 a.m. | Check-in & Breakfast | Fireside Lounge & Siebens Forum |
10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome Address | Dows Grand Ballroom |
10:30-11 a.m. | O-Team Group Activities | South Forum Lawn |
11:05-11:15 a.m. | Academic Success, Expectations, & FERPA | Dows Grand Ballroom |
11:15-11:35 a.m. | Basics of Financial Aid & Business Office | Dows Grand Ballroom |
11:35 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | Lunch | Dows Multipurpose Room |
12:25-12:45 p.m. | Beavers 101 | Dows Multipurpose Room |
12:45-1:05 p.m. | Student Involvement | Dows Multipurpose Room |
1:05-1:25 p.m. | Residence Life - Residential Students | Dows Multipurpose Room |
1:05-1:25 p.m. | Residence Life - Commuter Students | Career & Personal Development |
1:30-2:10 p.m. | Class Schedule Confirmations & 2Fix SOLA & Education | Dows Multipurpose Room |
1:30-2:10 p.m. | Class Schedule Confirmations & 2Fix Business & Science | Forum 100 & 101 |
2:15-2:55 p.m. | Class Schedule Confirmations & 2Fix SOLA & Education | Forum 102 & 103 |
2:15-2:55 p.m. | Class Schedule Confirmations & 2Fix Business & Science | Dows Multipurpose Room |
3-4:30 p.m. | Know Before You Go Beaver Resource Fair, Ice Cream Social, and Financial Aid & Business Office Appointments | Siebens Forum |
- Family Schedule
9-9:30 a.m. | Athletics Meeting for Student-Athletes | Dows Multipurpose Room |
8:45-10 a.m. | Check-in & Breakfast | Fireside Lounge & Siebens Forum |
10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome Address | Dows Grand Ballroom |
10:30-11 a.m. | Mimosa Toast & Parent Activity | Dows Grand Ballroom |
11:05-11:15 a.m. | Academic Success, Expectations, & FERPA | Dows Grand Ballroom |
11:15-11:35 a.m. | Basics of Financial Aid & Business Office | Dows Grand Ballroom |
11:35 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | Lunch | Dows Grand Ballroom |
12:30-12:55 p.m. | Session One: Wellness Center | Dows Grand Ballroom |
12:30-12:55 p.m. | Session One: Center for Academic Excellence | Library 1116 |
12:30-12:55 p.m. | Session One: "Dear Students, I Miss You" | Game Room |
1-1:25 p.m. | Session Two: Wellness Center | Dows Grand Ballroom |
1-1:25 p.m. | Session Two: Center for Academic Excellence | Library 1116 |
1-1:25 p.m. | Session Two: "Dear Students, I Miss You" | Game Room |
1:30-2 p.m. | Break & Refreshments | Siebens Forum |
2-2:25 p.m. | Session Three: Community & Campus Safety | Dows Grand Ballroom |
2-2:25 p.m. | Session Three: ROI: Career Readiness for Your Student | Robert L. Peterson Commodity Trading Room |
2-2:25 p.m. | Session Three: First-Year Success | Geisinger Student Leadership Center (GSLC) |
2-2:25 p.m. | Session Three: "Dear Students, I Miss You" | Game Room |
2:30-2:55 p.m. | Session Four: Community & Campus Safety | Dows Grand Ballroom |
2:30-2:55 p.m. | Session Four: ROI: Career Readiness for Your Student | Robert L. Peterson Commodity Trading Room |
2:30-2:55 p.m. | Session Four: First-Year Success | GSLC |
2:30-2:55 p.m. | Session Four: "Dear Students, I Miss You" | Game Room |
3-4:30 p.m. | Know Before You Go Beaver Resource Fair, Ice Cream Social, and Financial Aid & Business Office Appointments | Siebens Forum |
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