8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• Move-In: New on-campus residents will be greeted as they arrive on campus. The Res Life team will assign room keys, and then the fun begins. Moving in!

• Vector Module Completion: New students must complete the three healthy living modules before arriving to campus. Failure to do so will cause registration holds. If you have yet to do this, computer labs are available in Murphy Center Room 316 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Student ID: For anyone who did not have their Student ID photo taken during STAR, you must do so by 1:30 p.m. (Physical Plant).

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Orientation Check-In, Food Trucks & Resource Fair: Stop by the Assisi Courtyard to check in for Orientation, purchase lunch from some of our favorite local food trucks, and learn about how you can get involved around campus.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Mary of the Angels Chapel Tours: If you are interested in touring the Chapel, we have tours departing at 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.. Meet at the Student Union Bookstore.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Let’s Talk Nutrition: Our dining services team will answer questions about meal plans, dietary needs, and employment. Stop in if interested. (Nursing Center Room 196).

2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 1: Get to know your VUSM-100 classmates (see name tag for location).

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

• Welcome & Blessing Ceremony: A Viterbo tradition for a meaningful transition! This event is for students, parents, and families (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

• Class of 2029 Photo: Following the Orientation Assembly, we will head to the VAC for a class photo! Parents and families, please head to the Assisi Courtyard.

4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

• Break and New Beginnings Dinner: Families are invited to stay for dinner in Assisi Courtyard before departing. Use this time to say your goodbyes, and start meeting new people!

6:15 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 2: The Circle

It is time to meet back up with your Bene for another session to help set the stage for the rest of the weekend (see name tag for location).

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Community @ VU: You will have a floor program hosted by your RAs to get to know your new neighbors and learn the essentials before staying overnight for the first time.

• Inside Scoop: Students living off-campus will meet in the Hawk’s Nest for an ice cream social.

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

• S’more Fun: Join us in Marian Courtyard for s’mores, glow-in-the-dark volleyball, music, and yard games. A great way to meet new people and make lasting connections!

7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

• Breakfast in the Caf. Student ID needed.

8:15 a.m.- 8:45a.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 3: Technology at VU. Learn tips and tricks about email, Moodle, and more from your Bene (see name tag for location).

8:45 a.m.- 9:10 a.m.

• Professors Perspective: Meet with your VUSM-100 instructor (see name tag for location).

9:20 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

• First Lecture @ VU: Professors Lin Rauch & Benjamin Gonzalez present on the book: This Changes Everything by Tyler Merritt (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

• Inclusion @ VU: Learn about how we create a culture together where every person can be seen and celebrated! (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Finding Your Way @ VU: Your Bene will provide a behind-the-scenes tour through academic buildings and highlight key campus resources.

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Academics @ VU: Grab lunch from the Fine Arts Center Lobby and head to your assigned classrooms to meet faculty from your major (see name tag for location).

1:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

• Brave Spaces: Let’s create a brave space to talk about healthy relationships, consent, and bystander intervention (see name tag for location).

2:25 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 4: Support at VU. Learn about support services available to you as a student (see name tag for location).

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Socialize and Settle-In: This is your time to socialize, explore, and unpack.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Dinner in the Caf. Student ID needed.

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Mission IMPROVable: High-energy comedy at its fastest and funniest, with lots of audience interaction (Fine Arts Center Recital Hall)

8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• Night @ the Rec: Join CREW for a night of fun—trivia, volleyball, basketball, pickleball & more! Sign up for intramurals and group fitness, and get your facility questions answered. (Mathy Center)

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Breakfast in the Caf. Student ID needed.

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. (Check-in)

• Orientation Service Saturday: A highlight of orientation, Service Saturday provides a great opportunity to serve and connect with your community. (Nursing Center Lobby).

12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Break: Use this time to relax after all your hard work.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (two options)

• Bus System 101: Guided by the Benes, catch a ride to Walmart, stock up on last-minute supplies, and learn about the La Crosse MTU System. Meet at the Student Union. Student ID needed.
• Explore La Crosse: Guided by the Benes, this is your chance to explore downtownLa Crosse! Various groups leave from the Clocktower at 1:30 p.m. sharp!

3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Visit the Outdoor Athletics Complex: Join us for a Women's Soccer Game. Meet at the Clock Tower, buses leave at 3:30 p.m. sharp!

6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• V-Hawk Cookout, Yard Games & Movie: Returning students join the party for a night of food and fun in Assisi Courtyard! Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. (Nursing 196).

• You deserve a day of rest! Relax and recharge before the start of your academic journey!

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Mandatory Resident Hall Meeting: Required for all students living on campus.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Off-Campus First-Year Student Check In: New first-year students that are not living on campus should check in for Orientation in the Nursing Center First Floor Lobby.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Let’s Talk Nutrition: Our dining services team will answer questions about meal plans, dietary needs, and employment. Stop in if interested. (Nursing Center Room 196).

2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 1: Get to know your VUSM-100 classmates (see name tag for location).

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

• Welcome & Blessing Ceremony: A Viterbo tradition for a meaningful transition! This event is for students, parents, and families (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

• Class of 2029 Photo: Following the Orientation Assembly, we will head to the VAC for a class photo! Parents and families, please head to the Assisi Courtyard.

4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

• Break and New Beginnings Dinner: Families are invited to stay for dinner in Assisi Courtyard before departing. Use this time to say your goodbyes, and start meeting new people!

6:15 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 2: The Circle

It is time to meet back up with your Bene for another session to help set the stage for the rest of the weekend (see name tag for location).

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Community @ VU: You will have a floor program hosted by your RAs to get to know your new neighbors and learn the essentials before staying overnight for the first time.

• Inside Scoop: Students living off-campus will meet in the Hawk’s Nest for an ice cream social.

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

• S’more Fun: Join us in Marian Courtyard for s’mores, glow-in-the-dark volleyball, music, and yard games. A great way to meet new people and make lasting connections!

7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

• Breakfast available in the Caf for students on a meal plan. Student ID needed.

8:15 a.m.- 8:45a.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 3: Technology at VU. Learn tips and tricks about email, Moodle, and more from your Bene (see name tag for location).

8:45 a.m.- 9:10 a.m.

• Professors Perspective: Meet with your VUSM-100 instructor (see name tag for location).

9:20 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

• First Lecture @ VU: Professors Lin Rauch & Benjamin Gonzalez present on the book: This Changes Everything by Tyler Merritt (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

• Inclusion @ VU: Learn about how we create a culture together where every person can be seen and celebrated! (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Finding Your Way @ VU: Your Bene will provide a behind-the-scenes tour through academic buildings and highlight key campus resources.

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Academics @ VU: Grab lunch from the Fine Arts Center Lobby and head to your assigned classrooms to meet faculty from your major (see name tag for location).

1:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

• Brave Spaces: Let’s create a brave space to talk about healthy relationships, consent, and bystander intervention (see name tag for location).

2:25 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

• More information to come. 

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Socialize and Settle-In: This is your time to socialize, explore, and unpack.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Dinner available in the Caf for students on a meal plan. Student ID needed.

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Mission IMPROVable: High-energy comedy at its fastest and funniest, with lots of audience interaction (Fine Arts Center Recital Hall)

8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• Night @ the Rec: Join CREW for a night of fun—trivia, volleyball, basketball, pickleball & more! Sign up for intramurals and group fitness, and get your facility questions answered. (Mathy Center)

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Breakfast available in the Caf for students on a meal plan. Student ID needed.

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. (Check-in)

• Orientation Service Saturday: A highlight of orientation, Service Saturday provides a great opportunity to serve and connect with your community (Nursing Center Lobby).

12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Break: Use this time to relax after all your hard work.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (two options)

• Bus System 101: Guided by the Benes, catch a ride to Walmart, stock up on last-minute supplies, and learn about the La Crosse MTU System. Meet at the Student Union. Student ID needed.
• Explore La Crosse: Guided by the Benes, this is your chance to explore downtownLa Crosse! Various groups leave from the Clocktower at 1:30 p.m. sharp!

3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Visit the Outdoor Athletics Complex: Join us for a Girls Soccer Game. Meet at the Clock Tower, buses leaves at 3:30 p.m. sharp!

6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• V-Hawk Cookout, Yard Games & Movie: Returning students join the party for a night of food and fun in Assisi Courtyard! Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. (Nursing 196).

Information coming soon! 

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• Move-In: New on-campus residents will be greeted as they arrive on campus. The Res Life team will assign room keys, and then the fun begins. Moving in!

• Vector Module Completion: New students must complete the three healthy living modules before arriving to campus. Failure to do so will cause registration holds. If your student has yet to do this, computer labs are available in Murphy Center Room 316 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Student ID: For anyone who did not have their Student ID photo taken during STAR, your student must do so by 1:30 p.m. (Physical Plant).

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Orientation Check-In, Food Trucks & Resource Fair: Stop by the Assisi Courtyard to check in for Orientation, purchase lunch from some of our favorite local food trucks, and learn about how you can get involved around campus.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Mary of the Angels Chapel Tours: If you are interested in touring the Chapel, we have tours departing at 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.  Meet at the Student Union Bookstore.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Let’s Talk Nutrition: Our dining services team will answer questions about your student's meal plans, dietary needs, and employment. Stop in if interested. (Nursing Center Room 196).

2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 1: Get to know your student's VUSM-100 classmates (see name tag for location).

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

• Welcome & Blessing Ceremony: A Viterbo tradition for a meaningful transition! This event is for students, parents, and families (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

•  Parents and families, please head to the Assisi Courtyard. Your student will  head to the Varsity Athletic Center for their Class of 2029 Photo. 

4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

• Break and New Beginnings Dinner: Families are invited to stay for dinner in Assisi Courtyard before departing. Use this time to say your goodbyes, and start meeting new people!