First-Year One-Day Session Schedule
Learn about what to expect at you 2025 New Student Orientation!
You will receive a paper copy of the schedule when you arrive to Orientation.
Student Schedule
Dates: June 10, June 13, June 17, June 24, June 27
Click here for What to Bring to Orientation
| Time | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30AM - 9:00AM | Check-in Check-in at the Whittemore center lobby and then join your OL and the other members of your group. For information on Parking please review this page. | Whittemore Center |
| 9:00AM - 9:45AM | Welcome Kick off your day with a welcome from the New Student and Family Programs team and university leadership. | Whittemore Center |
| 9:45AM - 10:30AM | Meet your Pack! Get to know your group and OL while exploring campus. | Locations determined by Orientation Leaders |
| 10:30AM - 12:00PM | Academic Session #1 Meet with your Academic Advisors to learn about your degree requirements and select your fall courses.
| CEPS- DeMeritt Hall 112 CHHS- New Hampshire Hall 208 COLA- Hamilton Smith Hall 210 COLSA- Spaulding 145 PAUL- Paul College G75 |
| 12:00PM - 1:15PM | Lunch Enjoy a meal with your group at your specified time (communicated by your OL). During this break your OL will show you where to get your ID photo taken if you haven’t already and point you towards some fun activities. | Holloway Commons & MUB |
| 1:15PM - 2:30PM | Off on the Right Paw & Living on Campus Hear from New Student and Family Programs staff as they share how to navigate UNH, get involved, find support, and set yourself up for success, followed by Housing and Residential Life with information about room selection, move-in, and life in the residence halls. | Memorial Union Building- Granite State Room |
| 2:30PM - 3:30PM | The Wildcat Way Hear from OLs about their experiences at UNH and ask any of your lingering questions. | Locations determined by Orientation Leaders |
| 3:30PM - 4:30PM | Academic Session #2 Return to your academic college to receive your course schedule and learn more about what to expect in the academic experience at UNH.
| CEPS- DeMeritt Hall 112 CHHS- New Hampshire Hall 208 COLA- Hamilton Smith Hall 210 COLSA- Spaulding 145 PAUL- Paul College G75 |
| 4:30PM - 5:00PM | Become the Roar Join your fellow Wildcats in one of UNH’s most beloved traditions. Walking under the T-Hall arches symbolizes officially becoming a Wildcat. | Thompson Hall Arches |
