Thursday, August 22 - Sunday, August 25

Welcome, First-year Students and First-time Transfer Students!

• Thursday, August 22, 2024

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  8:00am - 4:00pm - First-year Student MOVE-IN. Go to one of 3 check-in stations.
  Allen, Gray, Diehl, Simpson – Behind Compton
  Frederick and Westminster – Lower Quad Grassy area
  Annapolis and Cumberland – by the Volleyball court
  (Look for the wiggly balloon figures)

  8:00am - 4:30pm - ID Services, Billing Office, and Financial Aid open - Pullen Hall
  University Bookstore open – Lane University Center

  8:00am – 2:00pm - Lawn games in the lower Quad with RLO

  9:00am - 3:00pm - Starbucks open - Lane University Center

  11:00am - 1:30pm - On-Campus Lunch Option - Chesapeake Dining Hall
  $7.50 lunch option available for ALL students and families
  The Market open – Chesapeake Dining Hall

  12:00pm - 10:00pm - Lane University Center Game Room open

  1:30pm - Transfer Tours - Meet in Pullen Hall Front Lobby
  Brief campus tour for transfer students

  2:00pm - 4:00pm - First-year Students without Course Schedules: 107 Pullen Hall
  If you are not registered, attend this session to meet with a University Advisor. (Transfer Students without a schedule should connect with their Faculty Mentor)

  2:00pm - 4:00pm - Coca-Cola floats and Selfie Station with RHA
  Behind Compton

  4:00pm - 5:00pm - Parent Reception and Resources Fair – Lane Center ARMAH

  5:00pm - 6:30pm - Dinner from Chartwells in the Chesapeake Dining Hall
  (sign-in required for new students)

  8:00pm - 10:00pm - Bobcat Party Night for Students - ARMAH
  (Dave and Buster's Night with music)

   

• Friday, August 23, 2024

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  8:00am - 4:30pm - ID Services, Billing Office, and Financial Aid open – Pullen Hall
  University Bookstore Open – Lane University Center

  8:00am - 9:30am - Breakfast from Chartwells in the Chesapeake Dining Hall:
  (sign-in required for new students)
  The Market open in Chesapeake Dining Hall

  9:00am - 3:00pm - Starbucks Open – Lane University Center

  10:00am - 12:00pm - REQUESTED for First-year and new transfer students
  Welcome to Team Bobcat Activities with FSU Department of Rec & Parks
  (location Clocktower Quad)

  12:00pm - 1:30pm - Brunch/Lunch from Chartwells in Chesapeake Dining Hall
  (sign-in required for new students)

  12:00pm - 10:00pm - Lane University Center Game Room open

  1:30pm - Transfer Tours - Meet in Pullen Hall Front Lobby
  Brief campus tour for transfer students

  2:00pm - 3:30pm - REQUIRED for First-year students
  ORIE Class One - First-Year Students are to meet with their ORIE 101 Class at a designated location. You will receive an email from your ORIE instructor indicating where you are to meet—check FSU email for meeting location. Students will walk to Convocation with ORIE class immediately following this session.

  4:00pm - 5:00pm - REQUIRED Academic Convocation – ARMAH

  5:00pm - 7:00pm - Barbecue by Chartwells on the Clock Tower Lawn
  (Students, faculty, and staff are welcome)
  Musical performance by FSU Marching Band

  8:00pm - 10:00pm - Student Life Activities: (Student Organization recruitment, music, tie dye shirts, lip scrubs, smash plates) - ARMAH

   

• Saturday, August 24, 2024

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  9:00am - 3:00pm - Starbucks open – Lane University Center

  10:00am - 4:00pm - University Bookstore open - Lane University Center

  10:30am - 1:30pm - Brunch and The Market open– Chesapeake Dining Hall
  (sign-in required for new students)

  11:00am - 3:00pm - Admissions, Financial Aid, ID Services & Billing Office open
  Pullen Hall

  12:00pm - 10:00pm - Lane University Center Game Room open

  12:00pm - 6:00pm - REQUESTED for First-year and new Transfer students
  Social Involvement Events (Axe Throwing & Cornhole on the Clocktower Quad, Frisbee Golf in the Upper Quad, Water Ballon Battle on the Library Quad, 3 on 3 Basketball in Cordts PE Ctr: 164 Auxiliary Gym, Frostburg City Pool open for students

  4:30pm - 7:30pm - Dinner from Chartwells and The Market open
  Chesapeake Dining Hall
  (sign-in required for new students)

  5:00pm - 7:30pm - Student Life Activities (Make & Take Blankets and music) - ARMAH

  8:00pm - Movie at the Clocktower: "Inside Out 2"

   

• Sunday, August 25, 2024

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  9:00am - 3:00pm - Starbucks open – Lane University Center

  10:00am - 6:00pm - University Bookstore - Lane University Center

  10:30am - 1:30pm - Brunch and The Market open – Chesapeake Dining Hall
  (First day of using FSU Meal Plan)

  11:00am - 3:00pm - Admissions, Financial Aid, ID Services & Billing Office open
  Pullen Hall

  11:00am - 2:00pm - Community Service Project with Civic Engagement – Clocktower
  (Blankets and Pillows for the Allegany County Animal Shelter)

  12:00pm - 4:00pm - City of Frostburg van tours with SGA/SafeRide
  (meet in front of the Performing Arts Center)

  12:00pm - 10:00pm - LUC Game Room open

  12:30pm - 2:30pm - University Advisors available in 140 Pullen for Schedule
  Adjustments for First-Year and new Transfer Students

  2:45pm - 3:15pm - REQUIRED for Students Living in Residence Halls:
  Resident Student Floor Meetings – Cordts PE Center Main Arena

  4:30pm - 6:00pm - Dinner by Chartwells on the Chesapeake Lawn
  (First day of using FSU Meal Plan)

  7:30pm - 8:30pm - In-hall floor meetings – Check with your RA for location