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New Student Orientation

Welcome!

We are thrilled that you have decided to join the Lebanon Valley College community. You are joining an active, supportive, and inclusive community of learners and scholars who are here to help you excel academically, socially, and professionally.

Take advantage of all that we offer: attend events, meet new people, ask questions, and challenge yourself to go further and do more than you ever thought possible.

Our Orientation Program is filled with activities to help you navigate campus and adjust to college life and expectations.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

 

New Student Orientation: August 22–25, 2024

Orientation officially begins on Thursday, August 22, for first-year residential and commuter students and new transfer students. Residential students will move into their residence halls on Thursday, August 22.

Students are encouraged to attend all Orientation events. Please note events that are marked with a (REQUIRED) are required of all incoming first-year and transfer students.

Attendance will be taken for required events.

Although all Orientation activities are open to every new student, the following keys note group-specific events:

  • (C) events required for commuting students
  • (T) events required for transfer students

This schedule and all activities, times, and locations are subject to change. The final version will be published in early August.

Orientation Schedule

7 a.m.–12 p.m. | Morning Arrival Check-in (REQUIRED for all incoming residential students)
Red Lot A, North Campus (see move-in map)
Students and families arrive to campus and check in during their designated time slot. Residence hall keys will be distributed here.

 

7 a.m.–12 p.m. | Residence Halls Open for Move-In (REQUIRED for all incoming residential students)
Respective Residence Halls

 

7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Orientation Check-In (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Leedy Theater, Mund College Center
Join us at check-in to pick up your Student ID card, first-year mentor information, orientation t-shirt, orientation name tag and parent and family meal tickets.

 

8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Info Desk & Resource Tables
Mund College Center

  • Vehicle Sticker Distribution Table: Stop by the Campus Safety table to pick up your vehicle sticker for parking access on campus. Additional stickers are available at the Campus Safety Office (143 N. College Ave.).
  • Student ID Photos: If you have not already submitted a photo for your Student ID, stop by the table to get your picture taken.
  • Other Resource Tables: Financial Aid, Xfinity, Lebanon Federal Credit Union

 

8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | IT Open Desk Hours
Tweedie Meeting Room, Mund College Center

 

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Water Ceremony
Peace Garden
Families are invited to stop by anytime during one of the water ceremonies. You can take part in this unique and meaningful LVC tradition of connecting home and campus by bringing your water from home to symbolize the transition to your new “home”.

 

11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. | Lunch for New Students and Families
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center
Incoming students and their families can stop over anytime to enjoy lunch.

 

2–3 p.m. | Transfer Student Welcome (T)
Leedy Theater, Mund College Center

 

2–3 p.m. | Commuter Student Welcome (C)
Leedy Theater, Allan W. Mund College Center

 

3:30 p.m. | Goodbyes & Well Wishes
Parents and families bid farewell to their students.

 

3:30–3:45 p.m. | Annual Children of Alumni Photos (Legacies)
Arnold Field
All children of parents or grandparents who attended LVC are invited to participate in this annual tradition. We will take a group photo of all new legacies and photos with any of their family members who attended LVC.

 

3:45–4 p.m. | Class Photo (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Arnold Field
The incoming students will gather for their first LVC photo. All incoming students are invited to participate, including transfer and commuter students. Be sure to wear your orientation t-shirt for the photo!

 

2:30–4:30 p.m. | Family Drop-In & Depart Campus
TBD
Before departing campus, parents and families are invited to enjoy a snack for the road and to connect with College staff and administrators. Parents and families will also have the opportunity to write an encouraging letter to be distributed to their student during their first week of classes. A special gift will also be available for purchase to be delivered with the letter (ranging from $5-10).

 

4 p.m. | Student Welcome Presentation (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Lutz Recital Hall, Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center
Join your fellow Dutchmen for an official welcome to New Student Orientation 2024!

 

4:30–5 p.m. | First-Year Mentor Meetings (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Various Locations
Meet your First-Year Mentor and the classmates in your New Student Orientation small group.

 

5–7 p.m. | Dinner
Mund College Center/Various Locations

 

7–8 p.m. | Residential Life Floor Meetings (REQUIRED for all new residential students)
Respective Residence Halls

 

7–8 p.m. | Commuter Students Social (C)
Mund Patio, Mund College Center (Rain Location: Living Room, Mund College Center)
Come connect with other commuters and get to know some of your classmates.

 

8–9:30 p.m. | Maximize Your Buzz (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Lutz Recital Hall, Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center
Learn what every college student needs to know about healthy decision making with this interactive presentation.

 

9:30–11 p.m. | Target Run
Depart from Miller Chapel steps
Forgot any essentials? Take a bus trip to Target for your last-minute needs. This is a private shop event exclusively for incoming LVC students.

 

9:30-11 p.m.  | Card Bingo
TBD
Relax on campus and win fun prizes while playing Card Bingo.

7:30–9 a.m. | Breakfast
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center

 

8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | IT Open Desk Hours
Tweedie Meeting Room, Mund College Center

 

10 a.m. | Opening Convocation (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Miller Chapel
The tradition of the Opening Convocation marks the formal opening of the academic year.  All new students are led through a receiving line of Lebanon Valley College faculty, administration, and trustees in full academic regalia.

 

10:30 a.m. | Convocation Reception (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Miller Chapel

 

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Kickoff to the First-Year Experience (FYE), FYM Meetings, & Lunch (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Various Locations
Students enrolled in FYE 111, FYE 112, or FYE 113 will be introduced to their classmates, mentors, and instructors in their First-Year Experience course.

 

1–4 p.m. | Academic Orientations & Advising (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Various Locations
Meet with faculty for an orientation related to your major field of study.

 

2–4 p.m. | Coffee & Cookie Break
Atrium, Vernon and Doris Bishop Library
After your academic orientation, head over to Bishop Library for complimentary coffee and cookies.

 

2–4 p.m. | Open House – Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
Lower Level, Vernon and Doris Bishop Library
Stop by to see our DEIB lounge and meet DEIB staff members.

 

4–5:15 p.m. | Zero Shades of Gray (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Lutz Recital Hall, Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center
Attend this required session and learn about healthy relationships in college.

 

5:30 p.m. | First-Year Mentor Meeting (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Various Locations

 

6 p.m. | Tailgate & LVC Blue & White Scrimmage 
Arnold Field

 

5:30–7 p.m. | Dinner
Arnold Field & Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center

 

8–10 p.m. | Sports Center Field House Frenzy
Arnold Sports Center
Meet other new students while enjoying all the Arnold Sports Center has to offer during this event. Activities include inflatables, mini golf, volleyball, basketball, and open swim at the LVC pool.

9–9:30 a.m. | Light Breakfast
Chapel Lobby, Miller Chapel

 

10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Introduction to Service (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Miller Chapel

 

12–2 p.m. | Lunch
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center

 

1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preparing for the Next Level- Marvin Worthy (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Lutz Recital Hall, Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center

 

3:30–4:30 p.m. | Final First-Year Mentor Meetings (REQUIRED for all incoming students)
Various Locations

 

4–7 p.m. | IT Open Desk Hours
Clyde A. Lynch ’18 Memorial Hall, Suite 004

 

4:30–7 p.m. | Dinner
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center

 

7–8 p.m. | N8 the Magician
Lutz Recital Hall, Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center

 

9–10 p.m. | FYE Group Family Feud
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center
Get your FYE group ready to compete in LVC Family Feud Game Show.  See the top answers from the questions your class has been asked during orientation.

10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Brunch
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center

 

10:30 a.m. | Honors Brunch
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center
Join fellow Honors Program students for lunch. Incoming students will use their own meal swipe for brunch and will eat together at the reserved round tables in the back right corner of the Dining Hall.

 

1–2 p.m. | Orientation Worship Service
Miller Chapel
Join us for worship and this introduction to Spiritual Life at LVC.

 

2–3 p.m. | Faith Fair
Miller Chapel

 

12–5 p.m. | Optional Resource Sessions
TBD

 

TBD | FYE Common Connection Movie Viewing: Lady Bird
Chapel 101

 

12–5 p.m. | Optional Service Projects

 

4–7 p.m. | IT Open Desk Hours
Clyde A. Lynch ’18 Memorial Hall, Suite 004

 

4:30–7 p.m. | Dinner
Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall, Mund College Center

 

7–9 p.m. | Welcome Back Social & Kickoff to Welcome Week
Social Quad/Mund Patio
The Welcome Back Social will feature live music by Careless Vibez, along with Metz Pretzel treats and Kona Italian Ice.