New Student Orientation

We can’t wait for you to become a Knight!


The Knight App

Find your comprehensive new student checklist on the Knight App—your primary hub for accessing essential campus communications and information. The checklist includes information about your:

  • University Housing and Dining Plan
  • Textbooks & Course Materials
  • Travel to Campus

As your student portal, the Knight App is where you can:

  • Access information about campus offices, events, resources, and tools
  • Stay notified about University-sponsored events and activities
  • Communicate and interact through curated Groups
  • Subscribe to event calendars
  • Customize your user experience based on your interests

To access the Knight App, simply log in with your new University email and password.

As your student portal, the Knight App is where you can:

  • Access information about campus offices, events, resources, and tools
  • Stay notified about University-sponsored events and activities
  • Communicate and interact through curated Groups
  • Subscribe to event calendars
  • Customize your user experience based on your interests

Move-In & Orientation Schedule

    January 8: Move-in Day

  • 10 a.m – 4 p.m.: Check-in to University Housing at your Residence Hall
  • 7:30 p.m.: National Championship Football Game Watch Party at the Roundtable
  • January 9: Orientation Day

  • 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Check-in in the Main Hall Lobby/Ballroom
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: New Student Orientation in the Ballroom
  • 11 a.m – 1 p.m.: iPad Deployment in the Ballroom
  • 11 a.m – 1 p.m.: Financial Aid/Registrar/Student IDs in the Main Hall Lobby
  • 11 a.m – 1 p.m.: Institute Booth on the Quad
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Faculty Meet and Greet in the Stoddard Center
  • January 10: First Day of Classes!

    See full schedule details


Packing Guide

Here’s a helpful list of items you may need if you live in University Housing.

Download Guide

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