Welcome Families!
We are very excited to welcome your student and family to campus on August 15 for Move-In!
- *Tentative Schedule*
- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Move-in and Orientation Check-InAlumni Memorial Union - Multipurpose Room Welcome to your student's new home! Residence halls open at 10 a.m. Room keys will be distributed at the Alumni Memorial Union by the Residence Life staff. Other staff and students will be available to answer questions and provide assistance. All new students must check in for the New Student Orientation program. At this time you will be provided with the name badge, T-shirt, service project time and other materials necessary for your start at UF.
- 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: LunchHenderson Dining Hall
- 3 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.: President's WelcomeWinebrenner - Auditorium
- 3:05 - 4:30 p.m.: David Coleman “The Art of Parenting”Winebrenner - Auditorium David Coleman is a motivational speaker and known on college campuses worldwide as The Dating Doctor.TM He has been honored 14 times as The National Speaker of the Year, 11 times by Campus Activities Magazine, and three times by The National Association for Campus Activities. He is the only speaker to be honored as the National Entertainer of the Year!
- 4:30 - 5 p.m.: Arch CeremonyOld Main Front Lawn Your student will be welcomed by the president and faculty, who will be in full colorful regalia. Your student will then be escorted through the Griffith Memorial Arch at the front of campus to symbolize the official start of your student’s college career at Findlay. The Arch Ceremony is one of the oldest traditions in Ohio college history.
- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Family ReceptionThe Findlay Inn & Conference Center​ Learn more about what UF and VisitFindlay has to offer. Enjoy drinks and appetizers plus mingle and meet other parents and President Fell after a long day of moving in your new UF student. We look forward to seeing you there!