Orientation Program Dates and Schedule
Fall Semester Orientation Dates
| Fall Semester Orientation Dates 2022 | |
| Session 1 | Tuesday, May 31 - Wednesday, June 1 |
| Session 2 | Wednesday, June 1 - Thursday, June 2 |
| Session 3 | Thursday, June 2 - Friday, June 3 |
| Session 4 | Friday, June 3 - Saturday, June 4 |
| Session 5 | Monday, June 6 - Tuesday, June 7 |
| Session 6 | Tuesday, June 7 - Wednesday, June 8 |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, June 8 - Thursday, June 9 |
| Session 8 | Tuesday, June 14 - Wednesday, June 15 |
| Session 9 | Wednesday, June 15 - Thursday, June 16 |
| Session 10 | Thursday, June 16 - Friday, June 17 |
| Session 11 | Friday, June 17 - Saturday, June 18 |
| Session 12 | Tuesday, June 21 - Wednesday, June 22 |
| Session 13 | Wednesday, June 22 - Thursday, June 23 |
| Session 14 | Thursday, June 23 - Friday, June 24 |
| Session 15 | Friday, June 24 - Saturday, June 25 |
| Session 16 | Monday, June 27 - Tuesday, June 28 |
| Session 17 | Tuesday, June 28 - Wednesday, June 29 |
| Session 18 | Wednesday, June 29 - Thursday, June 30 |
Fall semester orientation schedule
The Orientation and Transition Programs staff is eager to welcome you to your fall semester orientation program! The full schedule for students and families can be found in the sections below. Please note that the best way to access the orientation schedule is by using the Miami University Events app. Printed schedules will not be provided.
Expand each section below for program details.
Get the orientation app!
Download the Miami University Events app from your app store, and then select the "Fall Semester Orientation 2022" guide to access orientation schedules, maps, and other helpful information. Select the "Discover Miami Campus Guide" to access information about campus resources, Miami News, and ways to get involved.
Before Orientation
Park: North Garage
If traveling by car, park your car in the North Garage (645 E. Withrow St., Oxford). Be sure to register your licence plate for on-campus parking before arrival. Once registered for campus parking, you will receive a barcode that will allow you to exit the North Garage at no cost.
Orientation Check-In: Armstrong Student Center
Students and their family members should check in at the Armstrong Student Center (550 E. Spring Street, Oxford). At check-in, students and families will receive program materials and proceed to the Armstrong Student Center Fritz Pavilion for the first orientation session.
Campus Tour: Armstrong Student Center (optional)
If you haven't taken a campus tour -- or you'd like another one -- join us to learn more about our beautiful campus and its facilities. Meet at the Armstrong Student Center - North Atrium Entrance to meet your tour guide at 9 a.m. before your orientation session begins.
Day 1
All schedule times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Descriptions of each session can be found on the Miami University Events app. In an effort to be environmentally friendly, the best way to access the schedule is on the Miami University Events app; you may wish to print the schedule on your own.
When you check in for orientation, you will be assigned to Group A or Group B, which applies to the time of some sessions throughout the day.
| Session | Audience | Time | Location |
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| Welcome to Orientation | students and families | 10 - 10:25 a.m. | Armstrong Student Center - Fritz Pavilion |
| Charting Your PATH(s): Your Transition to Miami | students and families | 10:25 - 10:50 a.m. | Armstrong Student Center - Fritz Pavilion |
| Campus Services: Housing and Dining at Miami | students and families | 10:50 - 11:20 a.m. | Armstrong Student Center - Fritz Pavilion |
| The Global Miami Plan | students and families | 11:20 - 11:50 a.m. | Armstrong Student Center - Fritz Pavilion |
| Lunch | students and families | 12 - 1:30 p.m. |
Western Dining Commons |
| Resource Fair | students and families | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Armstrong Student Center - floors 1 & 2 |
| Academic College Meeting | students and families | 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. |
College of Arts and Science: Armstrong Student Center, Fritz Pavilion College of Creative Arts: Alumni Hall, Room 001 College of Education, Health and Society: McGuffey Hall, Room 322 College Of Engineering and Computing: Benton Hall, Room 102 Farmer School of Business: Farmer School of Business, Room 1000 Nursing: Shideler Hall, Room 237 Exploratory and Pathways: Shideler Hall, Room 152 |
Afternoon Rotations: Group A |
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Group A: Academic Advising Workshop |
students and families | 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. | various classroom locations (see nametag) |
| Group A: Small Group #1 | students | 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. | various classroom locations (see nametag) |
| Group A: Welcome to the Family - Day 1 | families | 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. | Armstrong Student Center - Fritz Pavilion |
Afternoon Rotations: Group B |
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| Group B: Small Group #1 | students | 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. | various classroom locations (see nametag) |
| Group B: Welcome to the Family - Day 1 | families | 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. | Armstrong Student Center - Fritz Pavilion |
| Group B: Academic Advising Workshop | students and families | 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. | various classroom locations (see nametag) |
| Dinner | students and families | 4:30 - 7 p.m. | Western Dining Commons |
| On-campus residence hall check-in (if applicable) | students and families | 4:30 - 7 p.m. | Beechwoods (Young) Hall |
| Academic Exploration (optional) | students and families | 4:30 - 5 p.m. |
College of Arts and Science: Kreger Hall, Room 221 College of Creative Arts: Alumni Hall, Room 001 College of Education, Health and Society: McGuffey Hall, Room 322 College Of Engineering and Computing: Benton Hall, Room 102 Farmer School of Business: Farmer School of Business, Room 1000 |
| Math Placement Consultation (attend only if needed | students and families | 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. | Kreger Hall, Room 207 |
| Honors College | students and families | 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. | Kreger Hall, Room 221 |
| Mandatory Session for Varsity Athletes | students and families | 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. | Kreger Hall, Room 213 |
| Open a bank account | students and families | 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. | PNC - Shriver Center |
| Student Life at Miami: Scenarios & SOUL Panel | students and families | 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. | Armstrong Student Center - Fritz Pavilion |
| Small Group #2 | students | 8:15 - 9 p.m. | various campus locations |
| Family Social | families | 8:15 - 9:15 p.m. | Brick and Ivy Campus Store - Shriver Center |
| Student Social | students | 9 - 10 p.m. | Armstrong Student Center - East Court & Red Zone |
Day 2
| Session | Audience | Time | Location |
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| Residence Hall Check-Out | students and families | 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. | Beechwoods (Young) Hall |
| Breakfast | students and families (required for students) | 7 - 8 a.m. | Western Dining Commons |
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Student Rotations
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students | 8 - 11:30 a.m. | various locations; travel with SOUL |
| Parents as Partners: Supporting Residential Student Success | families | 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. | Armstrong Student Center - Wilks Theater |
Family Breakout Sessions - Block 1 (choose one) |
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| #GetInvolved | families | 9:25 - 10 a.m. | Shideler Hall, Room 001 |
| Career Development in the First Year | families | 9:25 - 10 a.m. | Shideler Hall, Room 237 |
| Student Health Services and Health Insurance | families | 9:25 - 10 a.m. | Shideler Hall, Room 032 |
| PNC Bank (drop-in) | families | 9:25 - 10 a.m. | PNC Bank, Shriver Center |
| Textbooks and the Brick and Ivy Campus Store | families | 9:25 - 10 a.m. | Brick and Ivy Campus Store, Shriver Center |
| Miller Center for Student Disability Services | families | 9:25 - 10 a.m. | Shriver Center, Room 310 |
Family Breakout Sessions - Block 2 (choose one) |
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| Tech Talk: IT Services | families | 10:10 - 10:45 a.m. | Shideler Hall, Room 009 |
| Miller Center for Student Disability Services | families | 10:10 - 10:45 a.m. | Shriver Center, Room 308 |
| Student Mental Health and Counseling | families | 10:10 - 10:45 a.m. | Shideler Hall, Room 053 |
| PNC Bank (drop-in) | families | 10:10 - 10:45 a.m. | PNC Bank, Shriver Center |
| Textbooks and the Brick and Ivy Bookstore | families | 10:10 - 10:45 a.m. | Brick and Ivy Campus Store, Shriver Center |
| Fraternity and Sorority Life | families | 10:10 - 10:45 a.m. | Shideler Hall, Room 152 |
| Academic Support and Tutoring | families | 10:10 - 10:45 a.m. | Shideler Hall, Room 052 |
| Student Health Insurance and Immunization Requirements | families | 11 - 11:10 a.m. | Shriver Center - Dolibois Room |
| Welcome to the Family - Day 2 | families | 11:10 - 11:40 a.m. | Shriver Center - Dolibois Room |
| Closing Session: Your Next Steps as a Miamian | students and families | 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Shriver Center - Dolibois Room |