Move-In Day Checklist (Saturday, August 14, 2021)

• For non-residential/commuter students, please join us throughout the day, prior to your new student orientation and take advantage of the opportunities to connect with key student services on campus and begin to get acclimated. 
• For residential students, please only begin to move in your belongings during your designated move-in time.  Ask your Admissions Counselor if you have not booked a time. 
  • As much as possible, pack all of your belongings in bins and boxes that are sealed and labeled with your name and room number on them, such as, "Stroud, WMU 116".  You will have assistance in unloading your vehicle when you arrive at your Res Hall.

• The Geiger Center (GC) is our main student hub.  During Move-In Day there are several reasons you will want to stop by:
  • You can have your student ID made ahead of time in Geiger Center, Rm 101 or during Move-In Day between 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Stop by the lower GC from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at the Student Services Fair, to ask questions and gather information related to our Health Services, Accommodations/Disability Services, Financial Aid, Career Development, Parent and Family Engagement, and Counseling Services.  
  • Swing by the Ministry Fair booths located outside the Geiger Center (GC) to meet local church leaders.

OBU Welcome Week Schedule (subject to change)

Saturday, August 14, 2021 - MOVE-IN Day!

• 8:00 a.m. Res Halls Open (according to designated move-in time)
• 2:00 p.m. New Student Orientation (Raley Chapel)
• 2:00 p.m. Parent Orientation (Noble Complex)
• 3:30 p.m. Family and Friends Send Off (Raley South Lawn)
• 5:30 p.m. Picnic Dinner
• 8:00 p.m. Res Hall Meetings
• 8:30 p.m. "First Night" Events

Sunday, August 15

• Morning Worship at Local Churches
• 1:00 p.m. Transfer Student Luncheon
• 3:30 p.m. "A Day in the Life" Experience
• 7:00 p.m. "The President's Vision" (Raley Chapel Lawn)
• 8:00 p.m. Worship Together

Monday, August 16

• 8:00 a.m. "Serve Shawnee" (Meet in Raley Chapel) 
• 3:30 p.m. Academic Meetings
• College of Music Auditions and Placement
  • 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Raley 103 and 203)
• 6:00 p.m. Honor's Program Meeting (GC Gathering Room)
• 8:00 p.m. "Practice Walk"
• 8:30 p.m. Campus Activities Board (CAB) Skit Night (Raley Chapel Lawn)

Tuesday, August 17

• 9:00 a.m. "Campus Crash Course"
  • Introduction to Campus Organizations, Spiritual Life, Academic Success and OBU Traditions
• 2:30 p.m. "Pop-Up Events" (Res Halls and GC)
• College of Music Auditions and Placement
  • 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Raley 103 and 203)
• 7:00 p.m. "Ka-Rip Wars"
• 9:00 p.m. Student Gov't Association (SGA) Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, August 18

• 10:00 a.m. Chapel
• 11:00 a.m. Multi-Cultural Meet and Greet (GC 220)
• 1:30 p.m. "Community Standard Conversation" (Raley Chapel)
  • Required for All Incoming Students
• 3:00 p.m. Intramural Intro
• 7:30 p.m. "The Walk"
• 9:00 p.m. "Unity Gathering"

Thursday, August 19

• Fall 2021 Classes Begin
• 6:30 p.m. "Spotlight on Shawnee" (Oval)

Friday, August 20

• 10:00 a.m. Chapel
• 8:00 p.m. "Late Night at the RAWC"

Saturday, August 21

• 10:30 a.m. Sand Volleyball Tournament
• 2:00 p.m. Res Life Events
• 9:00 p.m. Outdoor Movie (Bobby Cox Baseball Field)