What to Bring

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 Suggested List of Items for Family/Guests to Bring to Orientation

• Photo identification
  Photo ID is needed to check-in to Orientation.
     
• Overnight necessities
  If you're staying overnight on campus, bring shower shoes, a towel, toiletries, hair dryers, etc., and comfortable clothes. You will have a sink in your room, and share an unlocked bathroom with another family.
   
• Casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes
  We will be walking between University buildings throughout the day, so it's important to dress appropriately.
   
• Gym clothes and tennis shoes (with non-marking soles)
  Family members staying on campus have the opportunity to use the Campus Recreation Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on day 1 of Orientation.
    
• Umbrella
  It's best to be prepared for the occasional rain shower, as we will be walking on campus.
   
• Alarm Clock
  Orientation starts early on day two, so make sure to have an alarm to wake you up! Sorry, no wake up calls.
   
• Sweater or jacket
  Temperatures vary between buildings, so layering clothing can be helpful
  

  Please note:

• No phones or televisions are provided for guests who are registered for family/guest housin

Student Under the Age of 18 at Orientation: Students are able to participate in a variety of orientation activities (volleyball, basketball, fitness classes, rock climbing, etc.) offered in the Campus Recreation facilities, Centennial Student Union, and a variety of other campus locations while at orientation. All students that choose to participate must sign a liability waiver. If a student will be under the age of 18 when attending orientation, he/she must have a parent/guardian also sign the liability waiver(s). If you are under 18 and plan on participating in these activities, please print the following waivers and provide the proper signatures for this event.  Bring these forms with you, and you can turn them in during check-in. Students that are 18 at orientation, will sign these forms during orientation. 

• [PDF] [PDF] General New Student Orientation Waiver (323 KiB) (323 KiB)

• Rock Climbing Forms (If you plan on using the Rock Climbing Wall during orientation, these forms need to be filled out in addition to the general New Student Orientation Waiver.)