For non-residential/commuter students, please join us throughout the day before your new student orientation and take advantage of the opportunities to connect with key student services on campus and get acclimated. Check-in with us in the lower Geiger Center at the Welcome Table.
For residential students, please only begin to move in your belongings during your designated move-in time. If you have not yet booked a time, please make your reservation as soon as possible.
As much as possible, pack all of your belongings in sealed bins and boxes labeled with your name/room number on them. (“Stroud, WMU 116”) You will have assistance in unloading your vehicle when you arrive at your Res Hall. All students have received an email about traffic and entering the campus for move-in.
The Geiger Center (GC) is our central 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 room 101, or during Move-In Day from 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 about our Health Services, Accommodations/Disability Services, Career Development, Parent and Family Engagement, the Elliff Center, and Counseling Services.
Welcome Week: An exciting and engaging OBU tradition
Below is an example of the past Welcome Week Schedule, 2023
Saturday, August 19, Move-in Day!
8 a.m.–12 p.m. Res Halls Open (according to designated move-in time)
2 p.m. Students meet Family Group Assignments (Raley Steps)
2 p.m. Parent Orientation (RAWC—Recreation and Wellness Center)
3:30 p.m. Family and Friends Send Off (Raley South Lawn)
4 p.m. New Student Orientation (RAWC - Recreation and Wellness building)
Dinner, Res Hall Meetings, "First Night" Events
Sunday, August 20
Morning Worship
12:30 p.m. Honor's Program Gathering (Lunch together and then meeting)
1:30 p.m. Transfer Student Luncheon
4 p.m. A Day in the Life Competition
7:30 p.m. The President's Vision
Monday, August 21
8 a.m. Serve Shawnee (Meet in Raley Chapel)
12–2:30 p.m. Division of Music Auditions and Placement (Raley 203E)
2:30 p.m. Academic Meetings
7:30 p.m. Ka-Rip Wars (Oval)
8:30 p.m. Bison Athletics Hype Night and RAWC the Night
Tuesday, August 22
9 a.m. Campus Crash Course Rotations
Introduction to Campus Organizations, Spiritual Life, Academic Success, and OBU Traditions
12–2:30 p.m. Division of Music Auditions and Placement (Raley 203E)
2:30 p.m. Un Cuerpo—Club and Organization Tables
4 p.m. Title IX and Sexual Assault Awareness Meeting
