Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Hello Class of 2029 and new transfer students!

Today, we mark the official beginning of the academic year with a ceremony known as Convocation! All students are welcome to attend. New students should have breakfast with their JA or transfer CA at 9 AM and should plan to line up for the Convocation ceremony at Alumni Walk – just outside Commons – at 10:15 AM. Your JA or transfer CA will have more information about this event.

Convocation begins at 11 AM, and it will be followed by a campus barbeque.

Please remember that the Fall 2025 course schedule adjustment period known as add/drop begins today, September 2, 2025 at 7 AM. You can adjust your course schedule by adding courses that have available seats. Full information on add/drop was sent to you in an email from the Registrar. If you have any lingering questions, please reach out to your academic advisor via email ASAP.

Be sure to check out your New Student On-Campus Orientation schedule here.

Thanks,

Michael Rocque, Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean of the Faculty 
Kim Trauceniek, Senior Associate Dean of Students
Nick Dressler, Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life and First-Year Experience
Catie Luedee, Associate Director for Outdoor Education and Programs
Luke Allen ‘22, Coordinator of Campus Life Programming and First-Year Experience