Welcome new and transfer students!
Get excited for the final piece of your transition into becoming a CUW Falcon – New Student Orientation! During this experience you will:
- Meet new friends
- Get comfortable on campus before classes start
- Learn about all the great activities you can take part in
- Enjoy beautiful Lake Michigan
- Learn about academic expectations and university conduct
- Get ready for what could be some of the greatest years of your life
- Have a ton of fun
- And much more!
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Important dates
This year, the main move-in day for new residential students will be on August 21, 2025. New Student Orientation (for all undergraduate students) will take place August 21-24, 2025.
Schedule
Thursday, August 21
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Move-In |
Residence Halls |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Incoming Athlete Meeting |
CCES Building |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Steps to Success |
Terrace Room |
| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Commuter Student Check-In |
Welcome Center |
| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
International Student Check-In |
Concordia International Center |
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
New Student & Family Picnic |
Chapel Courtyard (rain location: Albrecht Lounge & Terrace Room) |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Sending-Off Ceremony |
Kapco Park (rain location: Field House) |
| 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
Parent Reception |
Johnson Financial Group Backyard Patio (rain location: Friends of Concordia Room) |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Commuter Bonfire |
Bluff |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Hall Meetings |
Residence Halls |
| 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
Bingo 1 |
Terrace Room |
| Bingo 2 |
Albrecht Lounge |
Friday, August 22
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM |
Sunrise & Devotion |
Bluff (rain location: Chapel) |
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM |
Breakfast |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM |
Commuter Breakfast |
Albrecht Lounge |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Who’s Who In Crew? |
Chapel Courtyard |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM |
Crew Connection #1 |
Various Locations |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Lunch |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM |
College & Faculty Receptions |
Various Locations |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
(Re)Connect with Academic & Career Advising |
Theater |
| 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM |
Blanket Making |
Terrace Room |
| Plaque Decorating Service Project |
Albrecht Lounge |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Scavenger Hunt |
CUW Campus |
| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM |
Crew Connection #2 |
Various Locations |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Dinner |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM |
Active Shooter Training |
Theater |
| 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Student Conduct: Behaviors & Bloopers |
Theater |
| 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
Welcome Dance |
CCES Building |
Saturday, August 23
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM |
Breakfast |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 8:40 AM – 9:00 AM |
Essentials Rotation 1 |
Various Locations |
| 9:15 AM – 9:35 AM |
Essentials Rotation 2 |
Various Locations |
| 9:50 AM – 10:10 AM |
Essentials Rotation 3 |
Various Locations |
| 10:25 AM – 10:45 AM |
Wellness Rotation 1 |
Various Locations |
| 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM |
Wellness Rotation 2 |
Various Locations |
| 11:35 AM – 11:55 AM |
Wellness Rotation 3 |
Various Locations |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 1:15 PM – 4:00 PM |
Slip n’ Slide Kickball |
Catalyst Lawn |
| Sand Volleyball |
Regents Courtyard |
| Tie Dye |
Catalyst Lawn |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Transfer Mini Golf |
Missing Links (Off-Campus) |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Dinner |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM |
Showing Up |
Theater |
| 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM |
Crew Connection #3 |
Various Locations |
| 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
Comedy Sportz |
Theater |
| 9:15 PM – 10:30 PM |
Outdoor Movie |
Wittenberg Lawn |
Sunday, August 24
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM |
Breakfast |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Crew Connection #4 |
Various Locations |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Co-Curricular Fair |
Chapel Courtyard |
| 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM |
Incoming Class Photo |
Chapel Courtyard |
| 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM |
Transfer Student Photo |
Bluff |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
Siebert Dining Hall |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
International Orientation |
Concordia International Center |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Opening Service |
Chapel of Christ Triumphant |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
President’s Picnic |
Chapel Courtyard (rain location: Albrecht Lounge & Terrace Room) |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Haven |
Terrace Room |
| 8:15 PM – 9:30 PM |
Hall Meetings |
Residence Halls |
Meet our Concordia Crew staff members
Staff Members
Questions?
If you have any questions about New Student Orientation, please don’t hesitate to contact New Student Programs at newstudent.programs@cuw.edu.