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Welcome to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø

Orientation is the time when we celebrate you joining our community! Every incoming undergraduate student attends Orientation as an onboarding to their ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø experience. This is just the beginning of making lifelong friends, learning the resources you’ll use daily to be a successful student, and understand what it truly means to be an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Eagle.

The Orientation Leadership Team and the entire ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community welcomes, supports, and empowers new students and families during this meaningful transition. By providing programs and coordinating strategic services that meet the diverse and individualized needs of incoming students, we promote student success and persistence by offering educational opportunities that build community and facilitate personal growth.

Before you Arrive

Complete your Online Pre-Orientation

  • Both the Canvas modules and the Vector Solutions modules areÌýdue on AugustÌý21.Ìý
  • Canvas Pre-orientation Modules:
    • You shouldÌýalsoÌýreceive anÌýemailÌýinvitation from Vector Solutions to complete these modulesÌýin mid-July.
    • Note: Please check yourÌýClutter,ÌýJunk, andÌýOtherÌýfolders if you do not see this invitation. If you have not received this email, please email the Office of Student Involvement atÌýOSI@edgewood.edu. Ìý

Download theÌýCampus CommunityÌýapp or visit the website to see Welcome Week events and more! Ìý

  • Download the appÌýhere: Ìý
    • Log in with your ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍøÌýUniversityÌýSingle Sign-On (email address and password),Ìýto signÌýin to events or accessÌýCampus CommunityÌýas a guest user to see events at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍøÌýUniversity! Ìý
  • Desktop link here:

 

Eagle Orientation

Transfer Eagle OrientationÌý

Monday, August 17, 2026Ìý – Predolin 115B

 

First-Year Eagle Orientation

Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23, 2026

 

All incoming ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students begin their experience with Eagle Orientation! Eagle Orientation is designed to support both first year and transfer students in meeting others, learning the ropes of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, and preparing for the first semester. Ìý

As Orientation gets closer, be sure to watch your ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø email for information regarding pre-Orientation assignments and day-of details.Ìý

Eagle Orientation Schedule:

First-Year Eagle Orientation

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Friday, August 21, 2026 – Sunday, August 23, 2026

Multiple Locations

Transfer Eagle Orientation

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Washburn Heritage Room—Regina Hall

Housing Information

First-Year Student Move-In:Ìý

Friday, August 21, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMÌý

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Transfer Student Move-In:Ìý

Wednesday, August 19 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

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Thursday, August 20 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

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Students living on campus will receive their housing assignments via their ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø email by mid-June. Residence Life staff will be available at check-in tables in the Predolin Lobby with room keys during the times listed above.Ìý

If you have any questions about your move in dates, contact Residence Life at ResidenceLife@edgewood.edu.Ìý

 

Welcome Week:

Welcome Week events serve as part of Orientation to provide a concentrated effort for new Eagles and return Eagles to make and strengthen connections, learn about ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, and to have a warm welcome (back, for some) to the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community!

 

 

Some Words of Welcome

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Dear Incoming Eagle,

We are so excited that you are joining the Eagle family! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to both teach and learn from you. ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is truly a community of engaged learners, invested in making positive change in the world. Making the choice to study at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is making the choice to connect your learning, beliefs, and actions in order to create a more just and compassionate world. This journey begins with Orientation, develops throughout your college career, and will undoubtedly continue beyond graduation. We can’t wait to meet you soon!

Sincerely,
Your Student Involvement Leadership Team

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Hello Incoming Eagles,

I am delighted to welcome you to the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø family!

My name is Emily Nunn, and I am a student employee in the Office of Student Involvement, or OSI. OSI leads orientation and campus events as well as supportsÌýstudent organizations like Student Senate. When I first came to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, I was nervous about how to make friends, get involved, and how to makeÌýthe most of my time here. This is a feeling that some of you may resonate with, but I encourage you to put yourself out there in one way each day!Ìý Our campus also has many resources such as the Learning Lab and Wellness Center. Take advantage of them since they are here to help you succeed. I can confidently say that ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø helped me get out of my shell and grow both academically and personally.

It’s our mission to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging, finds their place within our community, and has fun while at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø. Campus events are great ways for you to meet like-minded individuals, participate in fun events, andÌýmake the most out of your university experience. So, do your best to win some prizes at bingo, join a club that aligns with your passions, or find a job on campus.

We are so excited to see you soar as an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Eagle and can’t wait to see where your flight takes you!

Best,

Emily Nunn

Class of 2027

Orientation FAQS

Where can I park on campus during Orientation?

During move-in on Friday, August 21, the Regina parking lot is reserved for short-term parking for students and families to empty their vehicles. If you move in during this time, our move-in crew will help you to empty your vehicle and carry your belongings up to your room in the blink of an eye! Once your vehicle is empty, please move your vehicle to the parking ramp.Ìý

All campus parking locations are open to students and families without an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø parking permit until Monday, August 24. Beginning on Monday, August 24, all vehicles parked on campus must have an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø parking permit.Ìý

To receive a parking permit, students should fill out the form linked on the Transportation Services website link below. Commuter students are eligible to apply for parking as spaces are open, and a limited number of new first-year residents may also be eligible to apply.Ìý

Overnight parking (from 12:00 AM-5:00 AM) on surface lots is prohibited and will be ticketed.Ìý

For more information, clickÌý.

When do I find out information about my housing assignment?

Housing assignments will be emailed to residents at their ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø email address.

Still need to fill out a housing application? Check in the materials you’ve received from the Admissions Office!

For any questions, contactÌýresidencelife@edgewood.edu.

How does move-in work?

Traditional move-in begins at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 21, and lasts until 2:00 PM. During this time, students and families are welcome to park short-term in the Regina Lot, where our move-in crew will help you to empty your vehicle and carry your belongings up to your room in the blink of an eye! Once your vehicle is empty, please move your vehicle to park in the parking ramp to allow other families to move in smoothly.Ìý

Optionally, you may participate in our Drop-&-Go move-in event on Monday, August 17Ìý to start the process early so that your first day of Orientation can be even more hassle-free! Due to limited capacity for the event, approval will be required to participate, so make sure you complete your Check-In form on Express to indicate your interest. Residence Life will send out more information about this option in late July.Ìý

 

Keep an eye on your ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø email account for communications from the Residence Life Office regarding move-in!Ìý

For any questions, contact the Residence Life Office at residencelife@edgewood.edu. or 608-663-3228.

What will I need for Orientation?

  • Yourself
  • A jacket or sweatshirt
  • A water bottle
  • Open mind to meet new people and learn more about ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø!

Is Orientation required?

Yes. All incoming students go through Orientation. Many find that this is where they meet college friends, learn important tools for success, and feel a stronger connection to the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community after having completed New Student Orientation.

Is Orientation for friends and family?

There are two optional sessions for families on Friday, August 21: the Family Session from 3:00-4:00 in Anderson Auditorium, and the Family, Staff, and Faculty reception in the Predolin Lobby from 4:00-5:00 PM. These sessions are intended as a warm send-off for our families, and after this time, students will be busy for the weekend with orientation activities, and will be difficult to reach—so be sure to use this time to say goodbye to your students!Ìý

Friends and family are always welcome to come to visit campus and reach out to osi@edgewood.eduÌýwith any questions.