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

    August 21: Move-in Day

  • 10 a.m – 4 p.m.: Check-in to University Housing at your Residence Hall
  • 10 a.m – 4 p.m.: Student IDs in the lobby of Main Hall
  • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Connect with Buena Vista at Magnolia and 21st Street

    • August 22: Orientation Day

  • 10 a.m – 4 p.m.: Housing Help in the Student Life House
  • 10 a.m – 4 p.m.: Financial Aid/Registar/Student IDs in the Ballroom
  • 10 a.m – Noon: Institute Booth on the Quad
  • Noon – 2 p.m.: Faculty Meet and Greet in the Stoddard Center
  • Noon – 2:50 p.m.: iPad Deployment in the Knight Arena
  • Noon – 3 p.m.: Campus Tours meet on the front porch of Main Hall
  • 3 p.m.: Class of 2027 Reception in the Knight Arena
  • 5 – 8 p.m.: Welcome Back BBQ on the Quad

    • August 23: First Day of Classes!

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Packing Guide

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

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