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Orientation

Check out information below for Student Orientation, Housing Move-In,泭Maps and more!泭


Student Orientation

Hey, future Cougar!泭Welcome! Remember to explore everything 91勛圖厙 has to offer. Be involved in a participate in student activities, attend educational and athletic events.泭Discover YOUR 91勛圖厙!

Fall 2026泭New Student Orientation

  • is for the traditional freshman or the transfer student with <24 credit hours who will be attending classes in person at the Great Bend campus.
  • Sessions on Advising, Rights & Responsibilities, Library/Learning Resources, Student Life, Title IX, Academic Development, etc.
  • Monday, August 17th (Non-athletes and select teams)泭and Tuesday, August 18th (Remaining teams)
  • for more information and to register!

Friday, August 14, 2026泭Housing Check-In Day 1

  • Housing Check-in at the Student Union from 1-6 p.m.泭(Speed up your check-in by following the instructions to sign up for )
  • Student Life will be providing a bus from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) on Friday, August 15th. The bus will depart the airport at 4:00 pm and head to campus. !泭

Saturday, August 15, 2026泭Housing Check-In Day 2

  • Housing Check-In at the Student Union from 1-5 p.m.
  • Food Service starts for housing residents in the Student Union. Weekend Schedule: Brunch 12-12:45 p.m. Dinner 5-5:30 p.m.

Monday, August 17, 2026

Regular food service hours begin

  • New Student Orientation for non-athletes and select teams: Meet in the Kirkman gym at 8:15 a.m. Sessions will run from泭8:30-12:00 p.m.
  • Housing Meeting 4-5泭p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. All Housing Residents should plan to attend.

Tuesday, August泭18, 2026

  • Student Orientation for remaining teams: Meet in the Kirkman gym at 8:15 a.m. Sessions will run from泭8:30-12:00 p.m.
  • Campus-Wide Open House:泭1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, August泭19, 2026

Classes begin

View more student activities on the Student Life webpage!

It���s impossible to cover all topics at student orientation. This additional information covers topics that will help students get a better start with college and making good decisions.

Maps and Directions

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