New Student Orientation

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Residential Student Arrival
See the full arrival schedule for your move-in time

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lunch
The Caf, 2nd floor of the Todd Wehr Center
Students and their families can enjoy a complimentary welcome lunch in The Caf.

2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Commuter Student Arrival
A.W. Clausen Center for World Business

3 p.m.-4 p.m.

Commuter Student Reception
Todd Wehr Center, 128 Rooms

2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Sign the Kissing Rock and Photos with Ember
Kissing Rock

Take part in a Carthage tradition and sign your name to the Kissing Rock! Ember Firebird will also be available for photos!

4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

New Student and Family Welcome Dinner
Trinity House Lawn
Join President Swallow for dinner and music to celebrate the Class of 2028! To assist with planning, we kindly ask that students and families RSVP to this dinner. 

6:30 p.m.

New Student Small Group Meet Up
Campus Drive
New students will meet their small groups and get to know each other through ice breakers and activities!

7:30 p.m.

All Class Photo
Augie Schmidt Field
The Class of 2028 will gather for their official class photo!

8:00 p.m.

Evening Social Program: Nerdology Pop Culture Game Show
A.F. Siebert Chapel

 Join your small group and participate in Nerdology, an exciting game show that tests your pop culture expertise. This program features engaging games, interactive audience participation, and challenging trivia questions. Play to win prizes and put your knowledge to the test!

9:30 p.m.

Floor Meetings for Residential Students
Assigned Residence Hall Floor

Meet your resident assistant and get to know your neighbors for a brief meeting before spending your first night on campus.

 

7 A.M.-9:30 a.M.

Breakfast 
The Caf, 2nd floor of the Todd Wehr Center
Students and their families can enjoy breakfast in The Caf. Students with an active meal plan can use their meal swipe. Families and students without a meal plan may purchase their meal at the door.

9:30 a.M.

Chapel Service
A.F. Siebert Chapel

10:30 a.M.-11:00 A.M.

Black Student Union Meet Up
Todd Wehr Center, 128 Rooms

Meet student representatives from the Black Student Union.

11:00 a.M.-11:30 A.m.

Mi Gente/Latinx Student Meet Up
Todd Wehr Center, 128 Rooms

Meet student representatives from Mi Gente.

10:30 A.M.-12 p.M.

Campus Resource Fair
Hedberg Library
All first-year students and their families are invited to learn more about campus resources, meet select faculty advisors, and plug into the campus community. Attendees will be able to meet with career coaches, speak with faculty advisors, complete student employment forms, and interact with support staff from all areas of the College.

11:30 A.M.-1:30 p.M.

Lunch 
The Caf, 2nd floor of the Todd Wehr Center
Students and their families can enjoy lunch in The Caf. Students with an active meal plan can use their meal swipe. Families and students without a meal plan may purchase their meal at the door.

11:30 A.M.-1:30 p.M.

Family Farewell Snack Stop
Kissing Rock
After saying your final “see you later!” to your student, stop by the Kissing Rock to grab a snack before you hit the road.

1:30 p.M.

Small Group Meeting
Assigned Small Group Meeting Space

2:00 p.m.-4:45 p.M.

Presentation and Activity Rotation
Various Locations

New students will attend various presentations with their small groups. Additional information about presentations and locations can be found on the mobile schedule in the Guidebook app.

5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.M.

Presentation and Activity Rotation
Various Locations

New students will attend various presentations with their small groups. Additional information about presentations and locations can be found on the mobile schedule in the Guidebook app. Dinner in the cafeteria will be included in this rotation.

8:00 p.M.

Small Group Meeting
Assigned Small Group Meeting Space

8:30 p.M.

Evening Social Program- VIP Night
Campbell Student Union

Join us for food and entertainment in the Campbell Student Union! The Carthage bookstore will be opening and offering special deals for new students and Parkhurst will be featuring new snacks for all to try!

 

7:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast
The Caf, 2nd floor of the Todd Wehr Center

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Small Group Meeting 
Assigned Small Group Meeting Space

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Sex Rules Program
A.F. Siebert Chapel 
An engaging, empowering, and enlightening program about sex, sexuality, and sexual assault awarenress and prevention. Learn more at sexrulesshow.com. 

12:00 P.m.-1:30 P.m.

Small Group Meeting and Lunch Rotation
Assigned Small Group Meeting Space

Students will rotate between a small group meeting and lunch in the Caf with their small groups.

1:30 P.m.-3:30 p.m.

The Great Game
Across Campus
Orientation small groups will compete against each other to complete an information centered scavenger hunt across campus!

3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

LGBTQIA+ Student Meet Up
Todd Wehr Center, 128 Rooms
Meet students from the LGBTQ*SA  and learn about programs and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community at Carthage.

4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

First Gen Student Meet Up
Todd Wehr Center, 128 Rooms
Meet students from 1G, the first generation college student organization and get connected with other First Gen students

5:00 P.m.-6:30 p.m.

Dinner with Your Small Group
The Caf, 2nd floor of the Todd Wehr Center

7:00 p.M.

You Belong Here
A.F. Siebert Chapel
Join a community gathering for an interactive experience to highlight ways to make the most of your college experience, create strategies, and find inspiration to develop your best self!

8:00 p.M.

Evening Social Program- It’s Cooler by the Lake 
Tower Patio
Join us for ice cream, lawn games, music, and more as we enjoy a cool summer night on Lake Michigan. Play a game of beach volleyball or tiedye a pillow case (all materials provided.)

7:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast
The Caf, 2nd floor of the Todd Wehr Center

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.M.

Presentation and Activity Rotation
Various Locations

New students will attend various presentations with their small groups. Additional information about presentations and locations can be found on the mobile schedule in the Guidebook app. 

12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.M.

Small Group Meeting and Lunch Rotation
Assigned Small Group Meeting Space

Students will rotate between a small group meeting and lunch in the Caf with their small groups.

6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.M.

UNITY Mixer
Todd Wehr Center, 128 Rooms