Parent and Family Orientation

                                                                                                                  Friday, August 30th, 2013

PLEASE NOTE: This schedule is tentative and is subject to change.    You and your student will receive separate itineraries upon check-in at the Orientation Station on Friday.

Residence Hall Check-in/Move-in                                             

You and your student will be able to check-in to your student's room anytime between 9am and 4pm.

9am-4pm

ID Card Pick Up

This is for students who sent their picture in early, or had it taken while previously on campus. Pick up at Crosby South Steps.

8am-5pm

Orientation Station

Get your questions answered from Orientation Core and Group Leaders.

9am-4pm

GSBA Activities Table

Have your student pick up tickets for the Boat Cruise (they go fast), Gonzaga University Theater Sports (GUTS) performance, and for information about other Orientation events. Located on the Crosby steps.

9am-4pm

Health Center

Stop by the Health Center for your student's meningitis shots; turn in immunization forms, or just to ask questions about GU health care.

8am-5pm

Campus Tours

Let one of our student Ambassadors get you more acquainted with the campus now that you are here! Tours will leave every half hour.

              1pm-4pm

Presidential Address

Parents & Family Only- Enjoy an address by the President of Gonzaga University, Thayne M. McCulloh Ph.D., in the McCarthey Athletic Center.

              8pm-9pm

GU Fred Meyer Night

Visit the Fred Meyer store located at the Thor and Freya exit for exclusive specials only offered to GU students, families, and employees. Pick up everything your student needs to get started at Gonzaga with amazing prices and a fun atmosphere.

            11pm-1am

Saturday, August 31st

ID Card Pick Up

Make sure your student picks up their ID card today so they can eat at the COG and get into the Rudolf Fitness Center.

              8am-5pm

Orientation Station

The Orientation Station staff will be available to answer any questions you may have!

               9am-4pm

Music Information Meeting

            11am-12pm

ROTC Orientation & Open House

             10am-12pm

Parent & Family Information Sessions: Part One

During the Parent & Family Information Sessions, pick three of the offered sessions to attend. More details about offered sessions to come throughout the summer.

Parent BBQ Lunch  

Enjoy a  meal where you  can socialize with other families, and have lunch without having to leave campus.

             10pm-12pm

12pm-2pm

Parent & Family Information Sessions: Part Two

2pm-4pm

While students are otherwise occupied, enjoy desserts with other Gonzaga parents and family, student-leaders, faculty, and administrators. This is an open event- there will not be a program or a speaker. Feel free to just come and socialize.

         6:30pm-8pm

Sunday, Sept 1st

Orientation Station

Stop by with any final questions regarding Orientation or the start of Fall Semester! 

              9am-4pm

Early Mass at the University Chapel

 Don't miss this chance to see the University Chapel come alive! People of all religious backgrounds are warmly welcomed to Gonzaga's unique faith community and sacred spaces.

               9am

President's Reception

Come and enjoy a light brunch with Gonzaga’s President Thayne M. McCulloh, Ph.D.

11am- 1pm

Welcome Mass

People of all religious backgrounds are warmly welcomed to this celebration in the home of Gonzaga’s longtime collaborative partner St. Aloysius Church.

1:00pm

Parents & Family Depart

Unfortunately, parents and family have to leave sometime. We are glad to have you as part of our community and we will see you back on campus during Fall Family Weekend!

3pm

 When to Arrive on Campus:

Orientation begins on Friday, August 30th. Students will be allowed to move-in in the morning. This requires that either you wake up early (depending upon the length of your drive) and make it to campus for check in, or book a hotel reservation for Thursday night so you can swing into campus on Friday morning. Most students and their families book a hotel, because it is the easiest way to make move in day go smoothly. Either way, you must make travel plans accordingly, which brings us to...

Flights and Hotel Reservations:

If you plan on getting a hotel as mentioned above, you will need to book flights and hotels early for this event.  This is crucial because of the high volume of traffic that will be prevalent during that weekend. For booking hotels, see our Accommodations Page. For directions on how to get to campus, see our Transportation and Directions Page  Unfortunately Gonzaga cannot provide a shuttle service.

 (Accommodations Page Link)

http://www.gonzaga.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate-Admissions/Visit/Where-to-Stay.asp

 (Transportation and Directions Page Link)

http://www.gonzaga.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate-Admissions/Visit/Directions.asp