Orientation at Aquinas College
New Student & Transfer Orientation
Welcome to Aquinas College! We're looking forward to seeing you on campus again soon!
Please note that all orientation activities are required for new students.
More Resources
Are you an admitted student looking to register for STAR? Visit the STAR page for more information and the registration link!
Questions? Feel free to contact the Student Activities & Orientation office at sao@aquinas.edu.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- 8 a.m. - noon: Move-in
- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Community Lunch
- 2 p.m.: Commuter Student Check-in/Presentation
- 3 p.m.: Parent Reception
- 3 p.m.: Orientation Kickoff
- 4 p.m.: Title IX Presentation
- 5 p.m.: Dinner/Campus Safety Presentation
- 7 p.m.: Group Time
- 8 - 10 p.m.: Evening Social
Friday, August 14, 2026
- 8 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9 a.m.: Saints Overview
- 9:45 a.m.: CHWS/Accessibility Services
- 10:30 a.m.: Academic Success
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Lunch/Group time
- 1:15 p.m.: Karting on Campus
- 3 p.m.: Service at AQ
- 3:30 p.m.: Project Unite
- 5 - 6:30 p.m.: Dinner/TBD
- 6:45 p.m.: Group Time
- 8 - 10 p.m.: Evening Social
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- 8 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9 a.m.: Last Day Welcome
- 9:15 a.m.: Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Presentation
- 10 a.m.: Student Senate Presentation
- 10:30 a.m.: Center for Sustainability Presentation
- 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Lunch/Group Time
- 1 p.m.: Race to Zero Waste
- 2:15 p.m.: Campus Ministry Presentation
- 3 p.m.: Mass
- 4 p.m.: Happy Hour with the President
- 5 p.m.: Dinner
- 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Evening Social
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- 10:30 a.m.: TRIO SSS Welcome Session Brunch
- noon: All-Athlete Meeting
- 3 p.m.: Residence Hall Meetings
- 7 p.m.: Mass
- 8:15 p.m.: After-Mass Social
Sunday, August 16, 2026 - Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Welcome Week!
Check out photos and videos from our Class of 2029 Orientation with the theme of "AQ Universe."
