Fall 2023

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Time Event Location
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Get Your EagleCard EagleCard Office, Bldg. 13
Get Your Mail Key Mailroom, Bldg. 11
Finalize Payment on Student Account Balances Cashier's Office, Bldg. 13
Transfer Evaluation Questions Registrar's Office, Bldg. 12
9 a.m.-Noon
1-4:30 p.m.
Disability Support Services Questions Hazy Library and Learning Center, Bldg. 43, Room 109
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Womens' and Diversity Center Open House Student Union, Bldg. 16, Room 107
1-4 p.m.

Advising and Registration (optional)

For students in need of assistance with their class schedule.

AC-1 Atrium, Bldg. 74             
4-6 p.m.

Ice Cream Social with Campus Leadership

Students only. Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life.

Outside Haas Commons, Bldg. 73

Parent/Family Orientation

Parents and guests only. Let your student get settled and join us for Parent/Family Orientation. This session will include a reception, educational presentation and college meeting.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80
5-6:30 p.m.

Air Force and Army ROTC Information Meeting

Hear more about Air Force and/or Army ROTC. Cadets who attended Zero Week do no need to attend.

Haas Chapel, Bldg. 46
5-8 p.m.

Shuttle Service to Local Shopping Centers

Free transport for students to Fry's Food Store and Walmart. Sponsored by Student Government Association.

Haas Commons Bus Stop
8-10 p.m.

Student Social Activities

Students only.

Various locations

Thursday, Aug. 24 (Students: Wear Your Nametag Today!)

Time Event Location
9-10 a.m.

Student Welcome & Kickoff

Mandatory for new ERAU students.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80
10:15 a.m.-3 p.m.

Meet with Your Orientation Leader/Lunch

Mandatory for new ERAU students. Group types include first-time freshmen (split by major), transfer students and veteran students.

Check your ERAU email after August 20 for your small group location.
3-4:30 p.m.

Featured Speaker: Hoan Do, Let's Talk Success

Mandatory for first-time freshmen.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80
6:30-8 p.m.

UNIV 101/CAM Meeting and Dinner

College of Engineering
College of Business, Security & Intelligence

Various. Check your ERAU email.
5-7 p.m.

Dinner with Your Orientation Group

College of Aviation
College of Arts & Sciences

Earhart's Dining, Bldg. 45
8-9:30 p.m.

Hooray! Building a Community Out of Classmates

Watch in amazement as the entire group is transformed from individual classmates into a caring community.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80

9:30 p.m.

Late Night S'mores (weather permitting) Outside of Bldg. 80

Friday, Aug. 25 (Students: Wear Your Nametag Today!)

Time Event Location
9-10 a.m.

Convocation (business casual attire requested)

Mandatory for new ERAU students.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80

10:30-11:45 a.m.

College Meeting Group 1

  • College of Engineering (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
  • College of Arts & Sciences

Mandatory for new ERAU students.

COE: Activity Center, Bldg. 80

COAS: Davis Learning Center (DLC) Auditorium, Bldg. 20

11 a.m.-Noon

Lunch for College Meeting Group 2

  • College of Aviation
  • College of Business, Security & Intelligence
  • College of Engineering (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
Earhart's Dining, Bldg. 45
Noon-1 p.m.

Lunch for College Meeting Group 1

  • College of Engineering (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
  • College of Arts & Sciences
Earhart's Dining, Bldg. 45
12:15-1:30 p.m.

College Meeting Group 2

  • College of Aviation
  • College of Business, Security & Intelligence
  • College of Engineering (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)

Mandatory for new ERAU students.

COA: Activity Center, Bldg. 80

CBSI: DLC Auditorium

COE: AC1, Bldg. 74, Room 104

1:45-3 p.m.

Orientation Small Group

Mandatory for first-time freshmen.

Your small group location
3-4:45 p.m.

Featured Event: Introduction to Campus Life

Mandatory for first-time freshmen.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80
6:30-8 p.m.

UNIV 101/CAM Meeting and Dinner

College of Aviation
College of Arts and Sciences

Various. Check your ERAU email.
5-7 p.m.

Dinner with Your Orientation Group

College of Engineering
College of Business, Security & Intelligence

Earhart's Dining, Bldg. 45
8 p.m.

"Top Gun: Maverick" Movie Showing

Bring a blanket or pillow to snuggle up for the movie. Sponsored by the Board of Campus Activities.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80

Saturday, Aug. 26

Time Event Location
9 a.m.-Noon

Small Group Meeting/Healthy Relationships

Mandatory for new ERAU students.

Davis Learning Center (DLC) Auditorium, Bldg. 20, or your small group location

Noon-2 p.m.

Lunch Rotation

Your Orientation Leader will have your designated time.

Earhart's Dining, Bldg. 45

Game Day

Join us for board games, video games, crafts and sports; or just hang out and make some friends. Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Student Union, Bldg. 16

Quad and Lower Hanger

2-5 p.m.

Find Your Classes Tours

Go on a custom tour with an Orientation Leader and ask questions you have about the first day of classes.

Student Union, Bldg. 16
3-4:30 p.m.

Intercultural Plunge

If you are interested in learning about different cultures, thinking about studying abroad or just want to develop your intercultural communication skills, then come take the Plunge with us and meet students from around the U.S. and the world. Sponsored by the Center for International Programs and Services.

Davis Learning Center (DLC) Auditorium, Bldg. 20
5-7 p.m.

Dinner with Your Orientation Group

Earhart's Dining Hall, Bldg. 45
7-10 p.m.

Boom Boom Bingo

Enjoy a night of dancing, bingo and prizes! Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80

Sunday, Aug. 27

Time Event Location
10-10:30 a.m.

Meet with Your RA for Olympiad Planning 

See your RA.

10:30 a.m.-Noon

Orientation Olympiad

Celebrate the finale of Orientation weekend with a fun and slightly competitive tradition.

Activity Center, Bldg. 80
Noon-1:30 p.m.

Lunch with Your Olympiad Group

Earhart's Dining, Bldg. 45
1-5 p.m.

Shuttle Service to Local Shopping Centers

Free transport for students to Fry's Food Store and Walmart. Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

Haas Commons Bus Stop
4-6 p.m.

Residence Hall Floor Meeting

Mandatory for on-campus students. Meet your neighbors and residence hall staff, and start building your hall communities. Then go to dinner at the dining hall.

See your RA for specific meeting time and location.
7-9 p.m.

Ice Cream Social and Karaoke

Stop by for sweet treats, karaoke and lots of fun! Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

Student Union, Bldg. 16; Lower Hangar