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The Orientation Team gathers in preparation for new student orientation.

Welcome to Fisher

Mark your calendar for Fall Orientation!

  • Saturday, August 31 - Tuesday, September 3 for First-Year Student Orientation
  • Sunday, September 1 - Tuesday, September 3 for Transfer Student Orientation

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Welcome Weekend is designed to help you acclimate to Fisher. You'll meet new friends as you learn about campus life, academic and behavioral expectations, campus support services, and all that Fisher has to offer.


Saturday, August 31: Get Comfortable

Students get comfortable as they move into their residence hall on Move-In Day.

Students get comfortable as they move into their residence hall on Move-In Day.

Residential first-year students: get settled, pick up your room keys, and meet the other students on your floor and the Residential Life staff. Connect with your Orientation Leaders at the Orientation Kickoff.

Families and guests are invited to grab a sweet treat at the 3 p.m. send-off. 

Commuting first-year students and families and guests are welcome at the family send-off. Check-in and pick up your ID cards at the Commuter Kickoff. 


Sunday, September 1: Get Ready

First-year students: learn important information about life as a Fisher student and spend time with your Orientation Group (classmates, folks in the same school or major, and other students from your building or commuting students).

Students get ready during Welcome Weekend with live music performances and festival fun.

Students get ready during Welcome Weekend with live music performances and festival fun.

Residential transfer students: move in, unpack, and spend time with your Orientation Group.

Join the live music and festival activities in the evening to connect with all new students.

*Transfer students who are commuting are also welcome. Please let us know if you’ll be here by communicating with your Orientation Leader (whose contact information will be emailed to your Fisher email) or the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership by emailing campuslife@sjf.edu


Monday, September 2: Get Going

Get going with a trip around campus, walking your schedule for the fall semester.

Get going with a trip around campus, walking your schedule for the fall semester.

First-year students: spend the time today with your first-year seminar instructors, peer mentors, and classmates.

Residential and commuting transfer students: orientation sessions for transfer students - learn important Fisher-specific information about academic advising and more.

You'll also have a chance to walk your schedule to find classrooms.


Attend your Matriculation Ceremony, and then get to class!

Attend your Matriculation Ceremony, and then get to class!

Tuesday, September 3: Now, Get to Class

As a new student, your first day of classes is dedicated to:

  • Academic meetings based on your interests or intended major.
  • An official welcome during the Matriculation Ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse.
  • Classes start at 1:40 p.m.

A Glimpse Back

Take a look back at Welcome Weekend 2023.