Below is a brief overview of dates & times of major Orientation events. For descriptions and more details see the schedule for each day that is located below. Detailed Orientation schedules will be available upon arrival at Orientation.

New Student Orientation Schedule

Day 1 : Saturday, August 30, 2008

• Orientation Help Center (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) EMU Student Center
• Residence Hall Move-In/Check-In (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Residence Halls
• Hospitality Center – (9 a.m to 2 p.m.) Eastern Eateries
• Commuter Student/Family Check-In (9:30-10:15 a.m.) EMU Student Center
• Commuter Student/Family Session (10:30-11:45 a.m.) EMU Student Center
• Fusion Family Picnic (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) Bowen Field House/ University Park
• Parent/Family Sessions (1:10-3 p.m.) Various Locations
• Commuter Student Small Groups (1:10-2 p.m.) Various Locations
• Eastern Expectations (various) EMU Student Center
• Convocation Ceremony (4-5 p.m.) Convocation Center
• Parent/Family Departure (5 p.m.) Convocation Center
• Student Group Formation (5-5:45 p.m.) Convocation Center
• Student Dinner (5:45-6:45 p.m.) Convocation Center
• Evening Activity (7-8 p.m.) Convocation Center
• Student Bussed to Main Campus (8-9 p.m.) Convocation Center
• Residence Hall Floor Meetings (9-10:30 p.m.) Residence Halls
• Commuters Late Night at the Rec (8:45 p.m.to 1 a.m.) Rec/IM Center
• Residents Late Night at the Rec (10:30 p.m.to 1 a.m.) Rec/IM Center

Day 2 : Sunday, August 31, 2008

• Orientation Help Center (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) EMU Student Center
• Breakfast (9:15-10:15 a.m.) The Commons
• Group Kick-off (10:15-10:45 a.m.) Bowen Field House
• Life in the Classroom (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Various Locations
• Lunch (12-1 p.m.) Alexander Lawn
• Campus,Class and Library Tours (various 1 – 5:45 p.m.) Main Campus
• CloseUp Theatre Troupe (various 1-4:30 p.m.) Pease Auditorium
• CloseUp Discussions (various 1-5:45 p.m.) Various Locations
• EaglePalooza at the Student Center (5-8 p.m.) EMU Student Center
• Playfair! (8:15-9:45 p.m.) Bowen Field House
• Late Night Entertainment (9:30 p.m.to end) Various Locations

Day 3 - Monday, September 1

• Breakfast (9:15-10:15 a.m.) The Commons
• Group Kick-off (10:15-10:45 a.m.) Bowen Field House
• Lunch (12:45-1:45 p.m.) The Commons/Eastern Eateries
• Explore EMyoU! (1:30-5 p.m.) Various Locations
• Places to Go (11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) Various Locations
• Fajita Fest (5-8 p.m.) University Park
• Late Night Entertainment (8 p.m.to end) Various Locations