On-Campus Class Registration

For those new students who are not already registered for classes, faculty advisors will be available. If you have not already been contacted for an appointment, please call Dr. Liz Frombgen at (402) 461-7321. Appointments are available at 9 and 11 am.

Campus Arrival and Move-in

Lynn Farrell Arena – Osborne Family Sports Complex

All incoming students (whether or not you arrived early for fall sports or band) should report to the Lynn Farrell Arena lobby and pick up your New Student Packet and nametag. After stopping at the arena, you may check-in to campus housing and move in.

Campus Tour

Meeting for Parents of Students in the Excel Program

Location TBA

Parents whose students will be in the Excel program are encouraged to come to this meeting with Beth Funkey, the Excel program director.

Grand Welcoming Convocation (All Campus Event) 

Lynn Farrell Arena – Osborne Family Sports Complex

(New Students Arrive by 2:45 p.m.)
New students will walk in and sit together as a group for this event. Those who live in residence halls will walk to the arena with their Resident Assistant and other students from their floor. Those who are commuting from home will meet in the Gray Center lobby to walk to the arena together. Once at the arena, students will gather in the Fleharty classrooms overlooking the arena floor. Family members and friends should sit in the bleachers.

This is the official opening of New Student Days and the new academic year. Don Jackson, President of Hastings College, will lead the celebration. The Hastings College choir and band will perform. Your college career will end with a similar ceremony at commencement. Refreshments will be provided after the ceremony. Casual dress is expected since this is a move-in day for many students and their families.

Residence Hall Floor Meeting #1 

This is a required meeting and dinner for all new students living in the residence halls, whether or not you arrived early for fall sports or band. You will meet with your Resident Assistant (RA) and other new students on your floor and then have dinner together.

Residence Hall Floor Dinner

Students will have dinner with their floor.

Freshman Traditions Night

Location TBA

The Hastings College Alumni Association welcomes you to the family as they present a night of activities featuring many of our rich traditions. Come celebrate with current students, guest speakers and other staff!

Hastings College Fun Night at Pastime Lanes Bowling Alley

Pastime Lanes

Breakfast

Location TBA

First-Year Students Class and Service Project

Location TBA

The morning’s activities are mandatory for all first-year students. Transfer students and non–traditional students do not attend these activities. This is the first meeting of your STS130 Bridges class. You will need to know the name of your Bridges instructor (see your class schedule) so you can sit with the instructor and other members of your class in the chapel. Members of the admissions staff will have class lists and will help locate your group.

After a brief assembly, you, your classmates and instructor will walk or travel to your service project site. Do not bring backpacks or purses to this class, since they are a problem to manage during the service project time. This is a fun experience that has received high praise over the years. Turn down your cell phone, leave your iPod behind, bring a positive attitude and you'll make some great memories!

Parent Orientation

French Memorial Chapel

All parents are encouraged to attend this meeting. Don Jackson, President; Gary Johnson, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Gilbert Hinga, Vice President of Student Affairs; Shawn Baker, Registrar; Terri Graham, Director of Financial Aid; and other administrators will talk about how the college works with parents to ensure the best educational experience for students.

Panel Discussion for Parents

French Memorial Chapel

A panel of parents and returning students will discuss changes to expect as your new student gets acclimated to campus life and his or her new environment.

Parent Lunch Buffet

Hazelrigg Student Union, Dining Hall

A buffet will be served in the dining hall for family members of new students, compliments of our campus food service provider and the college administration.

Bridges

All new students will travel from their service learning project to their first Bridges class with lunch provided. 

President’s Buffet

The Great Lawn at Perkins Library

President Jackson invites all new students and their families to join faculty and staff for a light buffet under shade trees in the Great Lawn next to Perkins Library. Parking is available around the perimeter of campus as well as in the Morrison-Reeves Science Center lot. In case of rain, the buffet will be moved to Hazelrigg Student Union.

New Student Days Dance (All Campus Event)

Location TBA

Holy Donuts (All Campus Event)

French Memorial Chapel

Enjoy good conversations and coffee, juice and an assortment of donuts and rolls before worship.

Ecumenical Chapel Worship Service (All Campus Event)

French Memorial Chapel

New students, family members and friends from all religious backgrounds are warmly invited to join returning students, faculty and staff for this ecumenical worship service. The service is led by our chaplain, Rev. Dr. David McCarthy, and the Chapel Band. Casual dress is welcome.

Sunday Brunch

Hazelrigg Student Union, Dining Hall

Families are welcome to stop by for lunch before saying good-bye to their student and heading home.

INT 101

Students will attend their first Freshman Seminar Course. 

Class of 2016 Photo

French Memorial Chapel Steps

In case of rain, please go inside the Chapel for the photo.

"Drawing the Shades"

French Memorial Chapel Steps

Meet up with your RA and come as a group to this peer education presentation by C.A.R.E. (Campus Acquaintance Rape Educators). This program covers a topic pertinent to all college students and is mandatory for all new students, both males and females.

Picnic (All Campus Event) 

Location TBA

Movie Night Under the Stars (All Campus Event) 

Location TBA

First Day of Fall Semester Classes