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Welcome to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ! 

We are eager to welcome you and your family to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ community and offer you events and programs designed to help you support your student in their first year at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

New Student Orientation takes place from Wednesday, August 20 - Sunday, August 23, 2025 for all new students. 

Area hotels tend to book quickly; out-of-town families are encouraged to reserve a hotel room well in advance. On-campus housing is not available for families during New Student Orientation.

Parking during family programming is complimentary. Families may park free of charge in either of the visitor parking structures during orientation.


Highlights on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025:

 

Family Liturgy

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Varsity Theatre

Join us for a welcoming Family Liturgy at 6:00 pm CST, Varsity Theatre. 


New Student Convocation 

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | The Al McGuire Center 

All new students and their families are invited to attend the New Student Convocation located at the Al McGuire Center at 7:30pm. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Leadership and the College Deans will formally welcome you to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ community. Please note that there is limited seating for this event and some views are obstructed.


ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ New Student & Family Guide

Be sure to utilize this resource as your one-stop shop for all new student and family information including schedules, maps, handouts, and more. The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Guide will be used throughout SPARK, Orientation, and the 2025 - 2026 academic year!

Download the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ app to your phone by going directly to the  or  and searching for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Guide!


Review some additional resources to support your student's transition: