New Student Orientation: First-Year Students
New Student Orientation is for first-year students will take place at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Our program is a 4-day (fall semester) or one day (spring semester) on-campus experience for all new incoming students before classes begin. Throughout this experience, students become more familiar with campus, learn about involvement opportunities and campus resources, and meet other new students while connecting with current student leaders. Our mission is to provide a smooth, educational and engaging transition for students and their supporters to Arkansas Tech University.
First-Year Spring Schedule:
August 16 - 19, 2025
Saturday, August 16
1:00 - 2:30 pm: First Year Commuter Student Check-In | Tucker Coliseum
1:30 pm: Parent and Supporter Welcome | Witherspoon Auditorium
4:00 pm: New Student Orientation Kick-Off Assembly | Tucker Coliseum
5:00 pm: Orientation Program | Tucker Coliseum
6:00 pm: Tech Dinner | Chambers Cafeteria
7:00 pm: Residence Hall Floor Meeting | Various Residence Halls
7:00 pm: First Year Commuter Student Meet & Greet | Location TBD
8:00 pm: ATU Block Party | Jones Hall Courtyard
Sunday, August 17
9:00 - 11:00 am: Orientation Morning Programs | Various Locations
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: New Student Orientation Late Check-In | Doc Bryan Rotunda
11:00am - 1:00 pm: Tech Lunch | Chambers Cafeteria
1:00 - 1:30 pm: Orientation Assembly | Tucker Coliseum
1:45 - 3:00 pm: Small Group #1 | Various Locations
3:00 - 5:00 pm: Orientation Programming | Details coming soon
5:00 - 7:00 pm: Tech Dinner
9:00 pm: Blacklight Party (hosted by SAB) | Hull Student Union
Monday, August 18
9:00 - 9:30 am: Orientation Assembly | Tucker Coliseum
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Tech Lunch | Chambers Cafeteria
1:00 - 2:30 pm: Small Group #2 | Various Locations
2:30 - 5:00 pm: ATU Campus Resources | Various Locations | Small Groups
5:00 - 6:00 pm: Tech Dinner | Chambers Cafeteria
6:00 pm: Involvement Fair | TBD
Tuesday, August 19
9:00 - 9:30 am: Orientation Assembly | Tucker Coliseum
9:45 - 11:45 am: Small Group #3 | Various Locations
11:45 am - 1:00 pm: Tech Lunch | Chambers Cafeteria
1:00 - 3:00 pm: Academic Experience | Various Locations
3:00 - 3:30 pm: Small Group #4 | Various Locations
3:30 - 5:00 pm: Health and Wellness Fair | TBD
5:00 - 5:30 pm: Closing Assembly | Tucker Coliseum