For Students
Schedule of Events
This is the tentative student schedule. Note that there is a separate schedule for parents and other guests. You and your guests will receive a finalized schedule upon check-in at the event.
2026 Tentative Student Schedule
The tentative schedule below is for student participants. To view the tentative schedule for parent/family guests, click here.
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Time |
Activity |
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9:00 - 9:30 am |
Event Check-in description |
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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
The Big Welcome & Who We Are Presentation Get oriented to Orientation! At this session, we will revisit Southwestern’s core values and principles as we review the day’s schedule of events. |
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10:30 - 11:00 a.m. |
Curriculum Overview
Representatives from each academic Division (Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts) will meet with students to review degree plans and the overall Southwestern curriculum. |
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11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Rotational Sessions (by orientation group) Students will be divided by orientation group and participate in various activities, including:
There will also be time built into the schedule to visit University offices to attend to any to-do items still on your list. |
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2:30 - 4:00 p.m. |
Maiden Voyage Embark on your maiden voyage via a good ‘ol fashioned field day–Pirate style! Join your Sprog group as you compete in friendly competition with a series of upbeat interactions and games sure to shiver your timbers! Don’t worry; no one has to walk the plank. |
| 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. |
Sweet Surprise & Sendoff Before you depart, you will get to participate in one of Southwestern’s favorite traditions, the Captain’s Sweet Surprise! Pick up your sweet treat and some fun swag before setting sail home (or to your next port of call!) |