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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
- All dayUpper-class Student Residences and Dining Halls OpenToday's Events | Campus
Residences and dining halls open, except for students with prior approval from Residential Life. - 7:30 AM2hBreakfastToday's Events | Frank Dining Hall, and The Coop - O'Connor Campus Center
Enjoy breakfast with your Link group. - 9:00 AM8hAcademic Advising (Individual Appointments at various times throughout today)Today's Events | Various Locations
Your FSEM instructor communicated with you over the summer and likely asked you to sign up for an individual Academic Advising appointment. These meetings will happen throughout the day when you are not otherwise in required orientation sessions (the required sessions on Tuesday are "A Community Responsibility: Ending Sexual Violence" and your Commons' induction). Please make sure to arrive at your individual advising appointment on time as your professor has allotted only 15 minutes for each student. If you do not remember your time or location, please email your FSEM Professor or seek the assistance of your Link. - 10:00 AM1h 30mA Community Responsibility: Ending Sexual Violence at Colgate (Brown)Today's Events | Olin Hall, Love Auditorium
Colgate staff and students will introduce you to Haven, Colgate’s sexual and intimate partner violence resource center. Information about consent and myths related to sexual and intimate partner violence will be discussed. Students will learn how to help someone who has experienced sexual or intimate partner-based violence and learn how to access support both on and off campus. Only together can we work to end sexual violence in all forms; this goal begins with each of you. - 10:00 AM1h 30mA Community Responsibility: Ending Sexual Violence at Colgate (MDCC)Today's Events | James C. Colgate Hall, Hall of Presidents
Colgate staff and students will introduce you to Haven, Colgate’s sexual and intimate partner violence resource center. Information about consent and myths related to sexual and intimate partner violence will be discussed. Students will learn how to help someone who has experienced sexual or intimate partner-based violence and learn how to access support both on and off campus. Only together can we work to end sexual violence in all forms; this goal begins with each of you. - 11:30 AM1hLunch (Ciccone)Today's Events | The Coop – O'Connor Campus Center
Lunch with your Link group. - 11:30 AM1hLunch (Hancock)Today's Events | Frank Dining Hall
Lunch with your Link group. - 11:30 AM30mTransfers - Knowing Your ResourcesToday's Events | McGregory Hall, 217
Get in the know about important resources on campus that are available to assist you as you transition to Colgate. - 12:30 PM1h 30mA Community Responsibility: Ending Sexual Violence at Colgate (Ciccone)Today's Events | Olin Hall, Love Auditorium
Colgate staff and students will introduce you to Haven, Colgate’s sexual and intimate partner violence resource center. Information about consent and myths related to sexual and intimate partner violence will be discussed. Students will learn how to help someone who has experienced sexual or intimate partner-based violence and learn how to access support both on and off campus. Only together can we work to end sexual violence in all forms; this goal begins with each of you. - 12:30 PM1h 30mA Community Responsibility: Ending Sexual Violence at Colgate (Hancock)Today's Events | James C. Colgate Hall, Hall of Presidents
Colgate staff and students will introduce you to Haven, Colgate’s sexual and intimate partner violence resource center. Information about consent and myths related to sexual and intimate partner violence will be discussed. Students will learn how to help someone who has experienced sexual or intimate partner-based violence and learn how to access support both on and off campus. Only together can we work to end sexual violence in all forms; this goal begins with each of you. - 12:30 PM1hLunch (Brown)Today's Events | The Coop – O'Connor Campus Center
Lunch with your Link group. - 12:30 PM1hLunch (MDCC)Today's Events | Frank Dining Hall
Lunch with your Link group. - 1:00 PM1hTell me about Moodle Activities and ResourcesToday's Events
Want to go beyond the basics in Moodle? Join us to explore a range of tools and options for course content and student engagement. We'll cover how to effectively use quizzes, forums, Google assignments and more to create an interactive learning environment. This will take place as a Zoom meeting. Participants will receive the link to join the meeting via their confirmation email. - 1:30 PM1h 30mWellness Break (Brown and MDCC)Today's Events | , Residential Quad
Enjoy a Wellness Break provided by the Colgate Health and Wellness team. Unwind with some furry friends, participate in lawn games, and learn ways to take care of yourself while at Colgate. You will also get some helpful tools to relax including sand garden kits and additional self-care activities. Staff will be available to answer questions on the various health and wellness offices. - 2:00 PM4hFree Narcan TrainingToday's Events | Oneida Farmers Market
Join us for free Narcan Training. - 2:00 PM1h 30mWellness Break (Ciccone and Hancock)Today's Events | , Residential Quad
Enjoy a Wellness Break provided by the Colgate Health and Wellness team. Unwind with some furry friends, participate in lawn games, and learn ways to take care of yourself while at Colgate. You will also get some helpful tools to relax including sand garden kits and additional self-care activities. Staff will be available to answer questions on the various health and wellness offices. - 3:00 PM30mTransfers - Getting to Know the Registrar and Off-Campus Study OfficesToday's Events | Case-Geyer Library, Batza 560
The Registrar’s Office and Off-Campus Study will help you learn how to drop/add courses, share important dates within the academic calendar, and discuss options for off-campus study. - 3:30 PM30mTransfers - Involvement at ColgateToday's Events | Case-Geyer Library, Batza 560
Colgate offers a wide array of opportunities to get involved and connected on and off campus. Come meet a few of the many departments that will help shape your Colgate experience. - 4:15 PM45mBrown Commons InductionToday's Events | Colgate Memorial Chapel
The Co-Directors, Area Director, and Residential Fellow of Brown Commons will officially introduce you to Brown Commons, your new living and learning community and home at Colgate. The leadership team of the Residential Commons Program looks forward to welcoming you into your Residential Commons. - 4:30 PM1h 15mDinner (Ciccone)Today's Events | The Coop – O'Connor Campus Center
Enjoy dinner with your Link group. - 4:30 PM1h 15mDinner (Hancock)Today's Events | Frank Dining Hall
Enjoy dinner with your Link group. - 5:00 PM45mDart Colegrove Commons InductionToday's Events | Colgate Memorial Chapel
The Co-Directors, Area Director, and Residential Fellow of Brown Commons will officially introduce you to Dart Colegrove Commons, your new living and learning community and home at Colgate. The leadership team of the Residential Commons Program looks forward to welcoming you into your Residential Commons. - 5:45 PM45mCiccone Commons InductionToday's Events | Colgate Memorial Chapel
The Co-Directors, Area Director, and Residential Fellow of Ciccone Commons will officially introduce you to Brown Commons, your new living and learning community and home at Colgate. The leadership team of the Residential Commons Program looks forward to welcoming you into your Residential Commons. - 6:00 PM1h 15mDinner (Brown)Today's Events | The Coop – O'Connor Campus Center
Enjoy dinner with your Link group. - 6:00 PM1h 15mDinner (MDCC)Today's Events | Frank Dining Hall
Enjoy dinner with your Link group. - 6:30 PM45mHancock Commons InductionToday's Events | Colgate Memorial Chapel
The Co-Directors, Area Director, and Residential Fellow of Hancock Commons will officially introduce you to Brown Commons, your new living and learning community and home at Colgate. The leadership team of the Residential Commons Program looks forward to welcoming you into your Residential Commons. - 7:30 PM2hFirst SunsetToday's Events | Raab House, Grassy Area by Raab House
Create lasting memories with other new students and enjoy your first sunset at this event hosted by President Casey.Sunset is at 7:46 p.m.