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Orientation, 2025

Welcome to Orientation 2025 at Æ·É«ÌÃ! We’re thrilled to welcome our newest Gyrenes and their families to campus for a weekend full of connection, exploration, and celebration. Whether you’re an incoming student or a proud parent, Orientation is designed to help you feel at home from the very first moment.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll enjoy a full schedule of festivities—from campus tours and academic info sessions to community Mass and our signature welcome dinner. It’s a chance to meet fellow students, connect with faculty and staff, and start your journey at AMU surrounded by faith, purpose, and joy.

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Schedule

Monday, August 18

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Orientation One-Stop Shop, Thomas and Selby Prince Building Lobby, 114, 115, 116
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Unpack & Unwind, Residence Halls and Student Park
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Opening Mass, Æ·É«Ìà Paris
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Coffee & Conversation, Daily Grind (Canizaro Library)
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Parent Info Session, O'Bryan Performance Hall - Thomas and Selby Prince Building
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Parent Resource Fair, Lobby - Thomas and Selby Prince Building
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Winter / Spring Athlete Parent Meetings, Henkels Academic Building Classrooms
4:00 PM
Gyrene Gathering & Welcome, Tom Golisano Field House
4:30 PM
Welcome Address, Tom Golisano Field House
5:00 PM
Family Farewell, Tom Golisano Field House
5:15 PM
Parent Reception, Tom Golisano Field House
5:15 PM
Community Dinner, Bob Thomas Student Union Building
6:30 PM
Orientation Kickoff:  Meet Your Orientation Team, O'Bryan Performance Hall - Thomas and Selby Prince Building
7:30 PM
Battle of the Halls, Canizaro Library Lawn
8:30 PM
Small Group Meeting #1
9:00 PM
Rosary Walk by Candlelight
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Late Night Food & Fun, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall, Ballroom, and Tepe's Teepee

Tuesday, August 19

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall
9:00 AM
Daily Mass, Æ·É«Ìà Parish
10:00 AM
Academic Lawn Meetup
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Blueprint for Success, Henkels AB Classrooms
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Mentor Meetup, Henkels Academic Building
12:00 PM
Community Lunch , Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall
12:00 PM
FSP and Honors Luncheons, FSP:  Daily Grind; Honors:  Honors Lounge
1:00-1:20
Mini Session Option 1
1:30-1:50
Mini Session Option 2
1:30-1:50
Mini Session Option 3
2:00-2:20
Mini Session Option 3
2:30 PM
Domino-tion:  Pizza Showdown, Bob Thomas Student Union Ballroom
4:00 PM
Free Time
5:00 PM
Dinner and Ice Cream Social with Campus Ministry, Bob Thomas Student Union Dining Hall
6:15- 6:45 PM
Small Group Meeting #2, Various Locations
6:45 PM
Aloha Ave Luau, Student Park, Pool
9:00 PM
Rosary Walk, Rosary Wall
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Late Night Food & Fun, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall, Ballroom,  Tepe's Teepee

Wednesday, August 20

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall
9:00 AM
Daily Mass, Æ·É«Ìà Parish
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Dorm Donuts & Fellowship, Residence Halls
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Small Group Meeting #3, Various Locations
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Community Lunch, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gyrene Carnival, Tom Golisano Field House
3:30PM-5:00PM
Adoration & Confessions, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Ballroom
1:00-5:30
Free Time
5:30PM - 7:30 PM
Community Dinner, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall
9:00 PM
Rosary Walk, Rosary Wall
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Late Night Food & Fun, Bob Thomas Student Union Building Dining Hall

Thursday - Saturday, August 21-23

Thursday, August 21
7:00 PM
All Hall Meetings, Respective Halls
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome Back Bonfire, Student Park
Saturday, August 23
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Swampfest, Fieldhouse or SUB Lawn Amphitheater + Cafe Patio