SPRING 2026 ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS
HIGHLIGHT OF ORIENTATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
o New Student Arrivals
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
o Check-in @ Lobby of Commencement Hall
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
o President’s Welcome Session – Library Auditorium
o Great Expectations – Library Auditorium
o Interactive Introduction to the Schools – Library Auditorium
o Schools Connection – Library Auditorium
o English Placement Exams I – Library Auditorium
o President’s Welcome Dinner - Security Section, Admin I
o Activities Expo – Student Hub, Admin I
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026
o Math Placement Exams I
o American Space Session – Library Auditorium
o Library Session-Library Auditorium
o Math and Writing Center Sessions – Library Auditorium
o Security Briefing – Library Auditorium
o Law School Orientation – Lecture Hall I, School of Law Building
o WOW-A-RAMA (Get-to-know-you Social Mixer) Student Hub, Admin I
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
o WOW Community Service Activities (Student Serving Society, SSS)
o Student Code of Conduct – Library Auditorium
o S.O.A.R. Workshop - Library Auditorium
o Registration by Academic Team – Library Auditorium/Math Lab
o Pool Party – University Club
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
o Going Green Initiative – Library Auditorium
o Discovery of Student Life: The office of the DSA, Study Abroad, Career Services, Student Activities, Community Service, Residence Life, Athletics, Academic Advising, Judicial Affairs, Clinical Psychologist’s Office, Health Services and Library Auditorium
o IT Guidelines for the New Students – Library Auditorium
o Pledge Ceremony Rehearsal – SoL Building
o Meet with RDs and RAs – Residence Halls
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
o Procession Arrangement and Line-up – SoL Building
o Spring 2026 Pledge Ceremony (Matriculation) – SoL Auditorium
o English Placement Exams II – Library Auditorium
o Math Placement Exams II – Math Lab/ACIT
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
o FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
AUN ORIENTATION PROGRAM: AN OVERVIEW
We understand that acceptance into a university and beginning a new life come with the fear of the unknown. However, leaving home for university is a lot more fun. It means you will be exploring a new place, making new friends and family, learning independence, and setting your own priorities. Yes, you will face enormous changes in a short amount of time-- this can be both exciting and challenging. Years of experience have shown us that getting off to a great start at AUN includes attending the New Student Orientation.
The AUN Orientation program is designed to provide support to new students as they lay the foundation for their academic and social life at our university. It creates the opportunity to:
- Learn AUN values and get informed about university life.
- Find your way around the campus and check into residences.
- Foster and develop valuable friendships and connections that will boost academic success.
- Familiarize yourself with support services.
- Learn about student advising and enroll in semester courses.
- Get settled and begin classes promptly.
The orientation program also offers the opportunity to experience the distinctive nature of undergraduate student life at a typical American-style institution. At AUN, orientation is managed by faculty and staff but coordinated by student volunteers. These volunteers are available to make you feel at home, answer your questions, address your concerns, and share in your excitement.
Orientation days provide you with the knowledge and skills to manage your life as a university student and get you off to a good start. It’s your life, but we are here to help you live it better through hard work, fun, and life-changing opportunities. We are glad to welcome you to university life, and we are certain you will love the AUN experience.
SIX TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION
Following these six tips should make your transition process more manageable and productive:
01 Plan to arrive on campus early: Arriving on campus early for Orientation is an essential step for every new student to ensure a successful transition. Remember, many activities are planned for you to help you transition to American-style university life and study.
02 Remember that all of you are new students: If you're feeling shy, unsure how to approach people, or completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of students on campus, keep in mind that almost all new students are a little confused.
03 Ensure you complete your logistics tasks: Getting your student ID card, registering for a club of your choice, checking in to your residence hall, creating a school email and username, and registering for classes are the building blocks of the rest of your university experience. Get them settled as soon as possible. There is always help available.
04 Don’t miss your placement exams: This is an all-important examination and prerequisite for course registration. See your Orientation Schedule.
05 Attend as many activities as possible: Consider this would you rather learn how to use the library, navigate campus, and get acquainted with AUN’s Code of Conduct now, when you are relaxed and meeting new people, or later in the semester, when you are stressed, tired, and backed up against a deadline for your classwork? All of our orientation activities are designed to make your transition smooth and stress-free and to help you succeed.
06 Ask for help when - not if - you need it: Everyone on campus - staff, students, and faculty - knows that now is a time to learn new things and get oriented. If you are not sure about something, don’t be shy. Just ask someone.
Don’t worry, in a few days after your arrival on campus, you will be so familiar with campus life that the campus will feel like your second home.