International Students Orientation
Fall 2026 – Schedule of Events for NEW International Students
Please note: CUSA Shuttle Bus is free to all students with their Student ID Card
First Year international students are welcome to move in to campus housing on August 19 or 20. If you wish to move in with the other first year students on August 21, you may choose this option.
Move-In and Orientation 2026 Schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | On-Campus Move-in Please be sure to complete the Arrival Form HERE so we can prepare for your arrival. | Trailways Arrivals 6:50 pm – Cheel Campus Center |
| All Day | CUSA Shuttle Bus to Walmart – Bring shopping bags! Bring your ID card! Shuttle Schedule | Graham Hall Bus Stop |
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | On-Campus Move-in Please be sure to complete the Arrival Form HERE so we can prepare for your arrival. | Trailways Arrivals 6:50 pm – Cheel Campus Center |
| All Day | CUSA Shuttle Bus to Walmart – Bring shopping bags! Bring your ID card! Shuttle Schedule | Graham Hall Bus Stop |
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | First Year Move in and LATE ARRIVALS Please be sure to complete the Arrival Form HERE so we can prepare for your arrival. | Trailways Arrivals 6:50 pm – Cheel Campus Center |
| All Day | CUSA Shuttle Bus to Walmart – Bring shopping bags! Bring your ID card! Shuttle Schedule | Graham Hall Bus Stop |
| 12:30 pm | New International Student Meet & Greet! | Educational Resource Center 2400 |
| 1:15 pm | Campus Tour – Led by Students! | Educational Resource Center 2400 |
| 2:15 pm | Convocation Line Up | Cheel Lawn |
| 2:30 pm | Convocation | Cheel Arena |
| 9-11 pm | Holcroft Knight of Fire (there are fireworks in case you hear the booms!) | Cheel Lawn |
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | CUSA Shuttle Bus to Walmart – Bring shopping bags! Bring your ID card! Shuttle Schedule | Graham Hall Bus Stop |
| 9 am | Student Life Session | Cheel Arena |
| 9:30 am | Mental Health Training | Cheel Arena |
| 10 am | Donkeys and Ducks | Cheel Arena |
| 11:30 am | Lunch on your own | |
| 2 pm | Playfair – Ice Breakers | Cheel Arena |
| 4:30 pm | Meet the Greeks Lawn Games | Quad Lawn |
| 5-7 pm | Dinner on your own | |
| 6-8:30 pm | CU President Larson’s Dessert Reception | Barben Rooms Cheel Arena |
| 9-10 pm | Scotty Wiese’s Magic Show! | Student Center Forum |
| 9-11 pm | Firepit Night with S’mores | Student Center Firepit |
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | CUSA Shuttle Bus to Walmart – Bring shopping bags! Bring your ID card! Shuttle Schedule | Graham Hall Bus Stop |
| 10 am - 5:30 pm | Fire Extinguisher Training Rotations | Cheel Lawn |
| 12-3 pm | CUSA Carnival! | Cheel Lawn |
| 4-6 pm | High Dive | Bagdad Field |
| 4-6 pm | Wall Climbing | Cheel Fitness Center |
| 6:30 pm | Activities Fair – Thinking about joining a club or two? Plan to attend!!! Something for everyone!! | Cheel Concourse |
| 7-10 pm | Open Ice Skating! – Ice skates are available! | Cheel Arena |
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Classes Begin! | Potsdam Campus |
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | New International Student Welcome Luncheon! | Multi-Purpose Rooms Student Center |
| TBD | International Student Orientation and Academic Integrity Session | Science Center 360 |