Join us for New Student Orientation!

What is New Student Orientation?
New Student Orientation consists of three experiences designed for new students, beginning with Advising and Registration Days during the summer before your arrival on campus, continuing with Husky Adventure Welcome Weekend when you arrive on campus and continuing through the first two weeks of classes with Husky Kick-off. 

What is Husky Adventure Welcome Weekend?
Husky Adventure Welcome Weekend is a two-day on-campus experience prior to the start of fall semester, for all new first-year students, beginning Saturday, August 23. Don’t forget to check-in at the Welcome Booth just outside of Atwood Memorial Center between 11 and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23.  You will receive your specific orientation schedule and orientation group assignment when you arrive.

What is Husky Kick-off?
Husky Kick-off is a two week period after the start of classes filled with social and community-building activities designed to continue students’ introduction to the University, campus life, and the greater St. Cloud community.   

When do classes begin?
The first day of classes is Monday, August 25.

What Will Happen During Welcome Weekend?
Welcome Weekend is a wonderful opportunity for you to become familiar with all that SCSU has to offer.  It’s a time to make new friends, meet SCSU faculty and staff members, and get acclimated to your new community.
Our program will provide you with the information and knowledge you need to be successful in your first year at SCSU.  Welcome Weekend is our way of acquainting you with YOUR University.
If you have questions about Welcome Weekend, please contact First Year Experience at (320) 308-2941.

What if I am a non-traditional new or transfer student coming to St. Cloud State University for the first time?
Non-traditional and Transfer students are invited to a special welcome event tailored to meet your orientation needs! 

*The following is an abbreviated version of the Welcome Weekend and Husky Kickoff Schedules. 

Saturday, August 23, 2008:

8 AM – 4 PM First Year On-Campus Students Move in to the Residence Halls

11 AM – 6:00 PM Welcome Check-in at Atwood Memorial Center:

Please Note: Welcome Weekend Check-In is a seperate process from residence hall check-in.

• When you check in you will receive your Welcome Weekend packet and schedule.

11:30 AM - 6 PM Picnic for new students and families

• When you check-in you will receive tickets for you and 3 family members to enjoy a complementary meal. 

6 PM    Residence Hall Floor Meetings for On-Campus Students:

• Attend your first floor meeting and get to know your fellow community members and your Community Advisor(s).

            Off-Campus Students meet with your Orientation Leader:

• When you check-in at the orientation schedule, you’ll get information regarding where to meet your Orientation Leader and fellow group members.  You’ll walk with your group to the Husky Stadium for the Opening Ceremony for the Husky Adventure Welcome Weekend.

7:30 PM Opening Ceremony for Husky Adventure Welcome Weekend—Husky Stadium (*rainsite: Hockey Center)

9:30 PM Evening Social Activities

• Please consult your Welcome Weekend schedule for the list of free activities to help welcome you to SCSU.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Your orientation leader will guide you and your group through the Welcome Weekend programs and events scheduled for Sunday.  You will receive a complete schedule for your specific orientation group when you arrive to campus on Saturday, August 23.

During Welcome Weekend, you’ll have the opportunity to attend a variety of informational and fun programs including:

Classroom Connections such as:
From the Professor’s Perspective:  This session, presented by SCSU professors, will provide you with information about what a professor’s job is and what they expect from you.  Discussion topics include:  what a syllabus is, what office hours are and some of the major differences between high school and college.

Community Connections such as:
Ice Cream Social: Faculty and Staff host this event at the end of Welcome Weekend to welcome new students to campus.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Classes begin.  Information booths will be set up around campus to help you with last minute questions and friendly assistance to find the buildings in which you have classes.

Tuesday, August 26-Sunday, September 7, 2008

HUSKY KICK-OFF begins Tuesday, August 26 with the U-Choose Kickoff Event from 5-8PM on the Atwood Mall.  

Husky Kick-off will include:

Concerts and Musical events such as:
The Johnny Holm Band appearing on the Atwood Mall, Thursday, August 28 at 9:00 p.m. 

Social and recreational programs such as:
Canoe trips on the Mississippi River, a live comedian and much, much more! 

We look forward to seeing you there!