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New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation

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Spring 2025
New Student Orientation (NSO)
January 11-12, 2025

Move-in will be held on January 11 (Move-in information will be sent to you by Residential Life). View a non-detailed schedule of the week below. We are excited to welcome you to Lindenwood! #LUDiscoverYourRoar

New Student Orientation is an exciting program designed to provide you with all the tools needed to ensure your Lindenwood beginning is successful! New Student Orientation is mandatory for all new first-year students, and transfer students are highly encouraged to participate, so mark your calendars now!

Orientation Schedule

Saturday, January 11, 2025

  • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Orientation Check-in
    J. Scheidegger Center
    Academic Advising and Financial Services will be on hand during Orientation Check In to speak with any students that need assistance.
  • 1 - 1:30 p.m. - Welcome to Lindenwood University!
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
  • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Family & Supporter Orientation
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
  • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Student Group Meeting 1
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
  • 2:30 - 3 p.m. - Commuter Chat
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
  • 2:30 - 4 p.m. - Family Farewell
    On your own
  • 4 - 5 p.m. - Residential Hall Meeting
    Various Locations
  • 5 - 8 p.m. - Dinner and Movie Night
    Evans Commons Dining Hall

Sunday, January 12, 2025

  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Brunch
    Evans Commons Dining Hall
  • 11 - 11:50 a.m. - Orientation Check In (Optional)
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
  • 12 - 12:30 p.m. - Student Ice Breaker
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
  • 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Group Meeting 2
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
  • 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. - Group Meeting 3
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
  • 3 - 4 p.m. - LU Trivia
    Spellmann AB Leadership Room
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