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The Orientation Team gathers in preparation for new student orientation.

January Welcome and Orientation

Welcome to Fisher! Orientation is a time to meet new friends as you learn about campus life, academic and behavioral expectations, campus support services, and all that Fisher has to offer.

We look forward to seeing you at Orientation. Be sure to request your ID card by noon on Wednesday, January 8.

Additional required orientation content will be available via Brightspace. Please check your email after January 5, 2025 for additional information about completing the online portion of January Orientation. 

Sunday, January 12, 2025 

Welcome Residential New Students

8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Residential Student Move-in
Location: Residence halls

New Student Orientation Schedule 

All events take place in Cleary Family Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

12–1 p.m.
Orientation Check-in, Brunch and Mingle 

12-1 p.m.
iPad Pickup
*Be sure to check your email for your iPad pickup time.

1–1:30 p.m.
iPad Training

1:30–2 p.m.
Fish'R'Net presentation 

2–2:30 p.m.
Student Panel

2:45–3:15 p.m.
The Academic Core presentation

3:15-3:45 p.m.
Lavery Library Under the Steeple presentation

4-5 p.m.
Campus Tours: Find your Classes

5 p.m.
Dinner with Orientation Leaders
Location: Ward-Haffey Dining Hall in the Donald E. Bain Campus Center

Student ID Cards

Request your student ID card by noon on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, so your ID is ready when you arrive on Sunday. Follow these instructions and use the GET app to request your card.


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