Fall Orientation

Starting at 8:00 a.m. (Based on designated time)

• Move-In

  All resident students should check in at Billera Hall where they will receive their keys, ID, Orientation packet, and T-shirt. They should then report to their residence hall where they will meet their roommate and Resident Advisor.

9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

• Mass – Optional 

  Mass will be offered for students and their immediate family at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in Wills Hall. 

11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.  

• Family Picnic Lunch

12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.

• Commuter Check-In

  All commuter students should check in at Billera Hall where they will receive their ID, Orientation packet, and T-shirt. 

2:00 p.m. 

• Commuter Student Expectations Meeting

  DeSales University Center 
  This is an opportunity for commuter students to get to know one another and receive basic information about DeSales University. 

• Resident Student Expectations Meeting

  Aviat, Conmy, Tocik Halls
  Students will meet with their RAs in their residence hall. RAs will present an overview of DSU community expectations for all students living in the residence hall. Students will also meet with other students who will also be residing in the residence hall.  

• Student Life Talk (Parents and Families Only)

  Billera Hall
  Members of the student life staff will review move-in day and talk about what will take place in the new few days.

3:00 p.m.

• Class of 2023 Prayer Service 

  Jesus the Teacher Statue 
  All members of the Class of 2023 and their families are welcome to join other members of the DeSales community for a time of reflection.  Afterwards it is time to say goodbye to your family.  Remind them to visit during Homecoming on September 27 ^th and 28^th and Family Weekend on October 18^th and 19^th.