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Learning The Ropes

At Early Orientation, freshly incoming students get a feel for life on campus before the fall semester starts.

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Administration and Staff, Faculty, Students

June 20, 2025 | jns

“Ƶ Experience 101” is one of the very first classes some students attend on campus, and their first assignment is easy: “You are here. You belong.”

It is part of the action-packed full-day program of our Early Orientation Fridays (this year, on June 13/20/27). Starting with registration and refreshments in the morning, new students who have already been accepted learn all about Ƶ, gaining a head start on their college experience. They meet their academic and financial advisors, attend Q&A sessions on student life, get a culinary taste of the Commons, chat with current students, and tour their home away from home. Informational sessions are offered for parents, as well.

Once the 2025 Fall semester starts, the new Ƶers will be able to step onto campus more confidently, and the knowledge that they are in good hands will help relieve any parental separation anxiety.

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