New Student Orientation
August 22-25, 2026
Classes Begin August 26, 2026
*Indicates required activities
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Move-in 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Residence Halls and Fraternities
(Check-in at your assigned living unit)
*10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Information One Stop Shop: pick up your orientation folder
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center Lobby
- Satisfy responsibilities and/or meet the Business Office Team
- Complete paperwork and/or meet with the Financial Aid Team
- Finalize Student Health Records and/or meet the Student Health Center Nurse
- Meet the Counseling Center Team
- Meet the Campus Safety and Security Team
- Pick up your parking pass
- Meet the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies (MXIBS) Team
- Meet the Latino Community Center (LCC) Team
- Meet with the ‘shOUT Leadership Team
- Meet the Professional Development Team
- Meet with WISE (Wabash Internship and Student Employment) representatives
- Complete Student Employment Paperwork
- Bring your driver's license, state ID, Social Security card, birth certificate, OR just a passport
- Sign up for Direct Deposit
- Bring your bank account information
Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Food Vendors
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center, Wrestling Center Parking Lot (located off of Milligan Street in front of the Wrestling Center)
New Students eat free with a voucher; Parents and guests can purchase food
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit the 91自拍 Bookstore
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit the Lilly Library
*2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
RINGING IN CEREMONY
Pioneer Chapel (overflow seating and live streaming in Baxter Hall room 101)
Dr. Scott Feller, President
Dr. Scott C. Brown, Dean of Students
Tyler Wade ‘12, Interim Dean for Enrollment/Director of Admissions
Tony Unfried '03, President of the National Association of Wabash Men
*3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Parents and families meet with Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor
See Orange Parent Sheet for location
*3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
New Students meet with Orientation Mentor
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hugs & Good-byes
*5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Belong. Grow. Thrive. New Students meet with Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)
*6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner (for New Students Only)
Allen Athletics and Recreation Center, Chadwick Court
*7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Belong. Grow. Thrive. Introduction to the Gentleman’s Rule
Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater
Dr. Scott C. Brown, Dean of Students
Marc Welch ’99, Associate Dean of Students
Buck Waddell, Director of Safety and Security
Victor Lindsay, Coordinator of Student Success
- Gentleman/Responsible Citizen
- Campus Safety
- Academic Honesty
- Housing Process
- Student Activities (Scavenger Hunt Kickoff)
8:30 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast
Grub Hollow Dining Hall
*8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Freshman Surveys (Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone)
Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Noon)
Worship Opportunity
(See the blue sheet in the orientation folder for a list of places to worship)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Grub Hollow Dining Hall
*1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Taking Charge of Your Health
Dr. Helen Bernie
Student Health Center Staff
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
*2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Library Orientation (Zoom)
Beth Daniel Lindsay, Research and Instructional Librarian
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)
*3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Belong. Grow. Thrive. Navigating the Transition to College (Zoom)
Heather Jones, Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)
*4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Title IX and the Gentleman's Rule (Zoom)
Heather Jones, Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success
Orientation Classroom (See Orientation Mentor for location)
*6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Belong. Grow. Thrive. Dinner with your Faculty Advisor/Tutorial Instructor
(See Orientation Mentor for location)
8:30 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Grab & Go Grub Hollow Patio
*7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Community Service Projects in Montgomery County
Wear work clothes and bring water; many projects will be outside.
(See Orientation Mentor for location)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Grub Hollow Dining Hall
*1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Advising Meeting
Mandatory if arranged by advisor
(See Advisor for location)
*1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Your First Coffee & Careers
Meet the Professional Development Team
Prepare your resume. Bring your laptop. Snacks provided.
1832 Brew Lounge, Lilly Library
(You should attend this session if your advisor didn't schedule a meeting and you don't have an approved resume)
*3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Belong. Grow. Thrive. Bafa Bafa: A Cross-Cultural Simulation
(See Orientation Mentor for location)
Dinner: REGULAR MEAL SERVICE
(Independent Men eat in Grub Hollow; Student ID required; Fraternity Men eat in their fraternity house)
*7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Belong. Grow. Thrive. Creating A Culture of Mutual Respect
Dr. Scott C. Brown, Dean of Students
Student Leaders:
Jake Gilbert, Head Football Coach
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
*9:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Belong. Grow. Thrive. Meet your Living Unit Leadership
Independent students: meet your RA in your residence hall
Fraternity students: meet your President and other officers in your fraternity house
(If you're still exploring your housing options, attend the session where you're currently assigned)
9:45 p.m. – Midnight
Fraternity Rush
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
Breakfast: REGULAR MEAL SERVICE
(Independent Men eat in Grub Hollow, Student ID required; Fraternity Men eat in their fraternity house)
*8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Introduction to Student Health Center, Counseling Center, and Wellness
Chris Amidon, College Nurse
Ellen Warren, RN
Keri Francis, Counseling Center Director/Counselor
Laura Dolph, Counselor
Tristen Myers, Student Development and Wellness Coordinator
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
*9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Registrar 101
Julia Perry, Associate Registrar
Jon Jump, Registrar/Associate Dean of the College
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
*9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Technology Orientation
Hien Anh, Educational Technologist
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
*10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Advising Meetings
Mandatory if arranged by advisor
(See Advisor for location)
*10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Your First Coffee & Careers
Meet the Professional Development Staff
Prepare your resume. Bring your laptop. Snacks provided.
1832 Brew Lounge, Lilly Library
(You should attend this session if your advisor didn't schedule a meeting and you don't have an approved resume)
Lunch: REGULAR MEAL SERVICE
(Independent Men eat in Grub Hollow, Student ID required; Fraternity Men eat in their fraternity house)
*1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wabash Community Gathering and Walking Tour
Meet with Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton ’00
Downtown Crawfordsville, Pike Place Park
(Rain Location - 91自拍 Pioneer Chapel)
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Registration Changes for Fall Semester
Hays Hall, room 003
*4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY)
Student Athlete Orientation
(Required for all new student-athletes)
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Kickoff
Meet Fine Arts Faculty & Staff. Learn about Wabash Fine Arts opportunities!
Food & Fun provided!
Fine Arts Center, Ball Theater Lobby
Dinner: REGULAR MEAL SERVICE
(Independent Men eat in Grub Hollow, Student ID required; Fraternity Men eat in their fraternity house)
*7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Belong. Grow. Thrive. Discovering Wabash Traditions
Sponsored by the Sphinx Club
Special Guest Appearance: Coach Clyde Morgan, Assistant Athletics Director for Scholar-Athlete Development/Director of Track and Field & Cross Country
Learn about important Wabash Traditions
Introduction to Old Wabash
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Fraternity Rush
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
Fall 2026 Classes Begin
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Back 2 Bash
(Check your 91自拍 e-mail or Engage for more information)
Club Fair, Food Trucks, and Fun!
On the Mall (Rain Location: Knowling Fieldhouse)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
*11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Extended Orientation: 91自拍 Professional Development
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
*11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Extended Orientation: Pre-Professional Programs, Fellowships, and Study Abroad
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
*11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Extended Orientation: Time Management
Fine Arts Center, Salter Hall
