First-Year Students Fall 2026 Orientation Schedule
(updated as of 01.30.2026)
| Friday, August 21 **Meal plan beings with LUNCH at noon for those on a meal plan–no Hopper Dollars until 1st class day |
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| 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | New student move in | Assigned Residence Halls |
| 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Check in and pick up information | Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Local banks and agencies available | Wright Campus Center, 1st Floor |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Dining hall open for dinner |
Wright Campus Center, Dining Hall |
| 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | In Community Activities | Traditional Halls |
| Saturday, August 22 | ||
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Late move-in to residences Check in and pick up information |
Assigned Residence Halls Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall |
| 8:30 AM - Noon |
Financial Aid Office Open Business Office reps available |
Wortham Center |
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8:45 AM |
Class Photo & Meet FYS peer mentors | Williams Graduation Fountains |
| 9:30 AM-10:45 AM |
Meet with FYS Groups |
Assigned classrooms |
| 11:00 AM - Noon |
Residence hall meetings Commuter student meeting |
Assigned Residence Halls Moody Building, Room 130 |
| Noon – 1:00 PM |
Dining hall open for lunch |
Wright Campus Center, Dining Hall |
| 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM |
Meet with FYS groups |
Assigned classrooms |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Roommate Contracts |
Residence Halls |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Special ‘Roo Dinner |
Wright Campus Center, Dining Hall |
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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
New ‘Roo Evening on the Green | College Green |
| Sunday, August 23 | ||
| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM |
Orientation Session: Know Before You Go Orientation Session: Belongingness and Community at Austin College |
Mason- Sid Richardson Ida Green-Nation Theatre |
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Noon |
Dining hall open for lunch | Wright Campus Center, Dining Hall |
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
Orientation Session: Know Before You Go
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Mason- Sid Richardson Ida Green-Nation Theatre |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM | RooNation Fun - Getting to Know Each Other! | Mason – Sid Richardson |
| 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Monte Carlo Night | Grum Sanctuary |
| Monday, August 24 | ||
| 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM |
Everything You Should Know About Sexual Harassment & Discrimination + Your Future After College |
Ida Green-Nation Theatre |
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10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
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Getting Involved on Campus & a word from our Chaplain & Food Service Director | Ida Green-Nation Theatre |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
“First We Serve” service project |
Mason- Sid Richardson |
| 6:30 PM | Form for Opening Convocation processional | Front of Dean Hall |
| 7:00 PM | Opening Convocation | Grum Sanctuary |
| Tuesday, August 25 - FIRST DAY OF CLASSES! | ||
| Thursday, August 27 | ||
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Opportunity Fair |
Campus Commons |
- orientation