Orientation Schedules

New Student Orientation Schedules

New Student Orientation is a day full of information, getting to know campus resources, and meeting other New Bucs. We have events for students and families alike. Click on your Orientation Session below for an overview of the schedule. Please note: schedules are subject to change. 

First Time Freshman Orientation

  • Student Schedule
    You can find a sample schedule here.
  • Family Schedule
    You can find a sample schedule here
  • Choice of Sessions: A, B, and C
    • Student Activities and Involvement at ETSU: We will discuss the variety of activities and organizations available to engage students at ETSU and provide reasons why involvement on campus is an important contributor to student success.
      • Room: Culp Ballroom B
      • Presented by: Student Activities & Organizations
    • Housing/Dining On Campus: Maximizing your Buccaneer Experience! Living and dining on campus can have a positive impact on the student experience. From a supportive and caring living environment to healthy, well-balanced meals, Housing and Dining is your partner for success at ETSU!
      • Room: Culp 272
      • Presented by: Housing & Residence Life
    • ETSU ID Card & ID BUC$: Your key to campus! This session will cover all important functions of your ID Card including residence hall and academic door access, library access, computer lab printing accounts, and more! Learn about the conveniences and cost-saving benefits of using your ID card as a debit card with ID BUC$ and how to manage and make deposits to your account online.
      • Room: Culp 219
      • Presented by: Campus ID Services
    • Skills for Academic Success: Many students report feeling under prepared for college-level coursework. This session will show you what to expect in your college courses, help you create a plan to achieve your goals, and review the learning skills needed to be academically successful.
      • Room: Rogers-Stout 118
      • Presented by: Center for Academic Achievement
    • CFAA Academic Support Resources: Worried about doing well in college or want to ensure you earn excellent grades? This session will cover the free academic support resources available to ETSU students through the Center for Academic Achievement including tutoring, supplemental instruction, and academic coaching.
      • Room: Library 144 (CFAA)
      • Presented by: Center for Academic Achievement
    • Military and Veterans Services: We will discuss the process for obtaining access to the Military Affiliated Student Resource Center (MARC) & Lounge, and the process for certifying Veterans Administration Benefits, to include the GI Bill®, to qualifying students.
      • Room: Culp 252- Welcome Center
      • Presented by: Military and Veteran Services
    • Honors College Welcome: If you have been admitted to one of the following Honors Scholars’ programs, please come and meet a member of the Honors Student Life team and receive your welcome box: Changemakers, Global Citizen Scholars, Quillen Honors Scholars!
      • Room: Carter Hall Social Room
      • Presented by: Honors College
    • Inclusive Engagement & Student Success: The Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center seeks to promote the University’s commitment to diversity, to boraden multicultural awareness and sensitivity, and to encourage cross-cultural collaborative relationships through recruitment, retention, engagement, and success. The Jordan Center also provides educational student support services and multicultural programming and encourages dialogue on inclusion/diversity related issues.
      • Room: Multicultural Center, Second Floor
      • Presented by: Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center
  • Choice of Sessions A & B Only
    • What Can University Career Services Do For You? Think Career Services is only for seniors? Think again. UCS walks with students along their career journey every step of the way: start with the FOCUS2 career assessment to see where your interests and skills can take you. Sophomore or junior year, need an internship for that added “oomph” on your résumé? We can help with that, too. When it’s time to start looking for that job you’ve always wanted and worked so hard for, come in for a résumé review, interview practice, and a free shopping trip to Bucky’s Career Closet. Partnering with UCS throughout your time at ETSU means that when you graduate, you’ll be ready to find a place to land in the job market.
      • Room: Culp 11
      • Presented by: Career Center
    • Library 101: Discovering the Library: See for yourself the endless resources the ETSU library has to offer!
      • Room: Library 309
      • Presented by: Sherrod Library
  • Choice of Sessions B & C Only
    • Medical Professions Advisement Information Session: For Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dental, Pre- Physician Assistant, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Chiropractic and Pre-Podiatry: Join us to learn more about what it takes to be successful on the pre-health pathway at ETSU. Discover best practices for the successful professional school applicant beginning in the freshman year.
      • Room: Culp 252- Welcome Center
      • Presented by: Medical Professions Advisement (MPA)
    • Campus Recreation: You belong here! Campus Recreation offers more than just working out at the Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA). As one of the largest student employers at ETSU, we want you to join our team. Come learn more about employment opportunities and our aquatics, fitness & wellness, sport programs (intramural sports/sport clubs), and outdoor adventure programs.
      • Room: Culp Auditorium
      • Presented by: Campus Recreation
  • Choice of Sessoins B Only
    • Not Feeling Well? Learn all about the campus University Health Center and all the services provided through the clinic.
      • Room: Culp 210
      • Presented by: University Health Services
    • Military Science: ETSU Army ROTC trains and develops students to be officers and future leaders of our nation’s Army. When they graduate, BUC Battalion Cadets are disciplined, self-confident and equipped with all the skills they’ll need for great success in the Army and beyond.
      • Room: Rogers-Stout 120
      • Presented by: Military Science/CBAT
    • Your Mental Well-Being at ETSU: Come chat with the Counseling Center Director to learn more about how to make the most of your college experience while also taking care of yourself. This session will include information on resources, as well as skills, to support your journey. Families are also encouraged to attend to learn more about their role as their child transitions to college!
      • Room: Culp 303
      • Presented by: Counseling Center
  • Choice of Sessions C Only
    • Study Abroad Overview: Interested in gaining academic or career experience abroad? Join this session to learn about the many international opportunities offered at ETSU.
      • Room: Rogers-Stout 120
      • Presented by: Education Abroad Office, Center for Global Engagement
    • ETSU First-Generation College Student Information Session: This presentation is intended for first-generation college students and their parents. During the session we will explore issues related to first-gen students, as well as discuss some strategies and campus resources to ensure their success as students.
      • Room: Culp 304
      • Presented by: TRIO - Student Support Services

     

     

Transfer Orientation Schedule

 

  • Student Schedule
    You can find a sample schedule here.
  • Family Schedule
    You can find a sample schedule here.
  • Choice of Sessions: A & B
    • Student Activities and Involvement at ETSU: We will discuss the variety of activities and organizations available to engage students at ETSU and provide reasons why involvement on campus is an important contributor to student success.
      • Room: Culp Ballroom B
      • Presented by: Student Activities & Organizations
    • Housing/Dining On Campus: Maximizing your Buccaneer Experience! Living and dining on campus can have a positive impact on the student experience. From a supportive and caring living environment to healthy, well-balanced meals, Housing and Dining is your partner for success at ETSU!
      • Room: Culp 272
      • Presented by: Housing & Residence Life
    • ETSU ID Card & ID BUC$: Your key to campus! This session will cover all important functions of your ID Card including residence hall and academic door access, library access, computer lab printing accounts, and more! Learn about the conveniences and cost-saving benefits of using your ID card as a debit card with ID BUC$ and how to manage and make deposits to your account online.
      • Room: Culp 219
      • Presented by: Campus ID Services
    • Skills for Academic Success: Many students report feeling under prepared for college-level coursework. This session will show you what to expect in your college courses, help you create a plan to achieve your goals, and review the learning skills needed to be academically successful.
      • Room: Rogerse-Stout 118
      • Presented by: Center for Academic Achievement
    • CFAA Academic Support Resources: Worried about doing well in college or want to ensure you earn excellent grades? This session will cover the free academic support resources available to ETSU students through the Center for Academic Achievement including tutoring, supplemental instruction, and academic coaching.
      • Room: Library 144 (CFAA)
      • Presented by: Center for Academic Achievement
    • Military and Veterans Services: We will discuss the process for obtaining access to the Military Affiliated Student Resource Center (MARC) & Lounge, and the process for certifying Veterans Administration Benefits, to include the GI Bill®, to qualifying students.
      • Room: Culp 252- Welcome Center
      • Presented by: Military and Veteran Services
    • Inclusive Engagement & Student Success: The Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center seeks to promote the University’s commitment to diversity, to boraden multicultural awareness and sensitivity, and to encourage cross-cultural collaborative relationships through recruitment, retention, engagement, and success. The Jordan Center also provides educational student support services and multicultural programming and encourages dialogue on inclusion/diversity related issues.
      • Room: Multicultural Center, Second Floor
      • Presented by: Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center
    • What Can University Career Services Do For You? Think Career Services is only for seniors? Think again. UCS walks with students along their career journey every step of the way: start with the FOCUS2 career assessment to see where your interests and skills can take you. Sophomore or junior year, need an internship for that added “oomph” on your résumé? We can help with that, too. When it’s time to start looking for that job you’ve always wanted and worked so hard for, come in for a résumé review, interview practice, and a free shopping trip to Bucky’s Career Closet. Partnering with UCS throughout your time at ETSU means that when you graduate, you’ll be ready to find a place to land in the job market.
      • Room: Culp 311
      • Presented by: Career Center
    • Library 101: Discovering the Library: See for yourself the endless resources the ETSU library has to offer!
      • Room: Library 309
      • Presented by: Sherrod Library
    • Medical Professions Advisement Information Session: For Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dental, Pre- Physician Assistant, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Chiropractic and Pre-Podiatry: Join us to learn more about what it takes to be successful on the pre-health pathway at ETSU. Discover best practices for the successful professional school applicant beginning in the freshman year.
      • Room: Culp Ballroom A
      • Presented by: Medical Professions Advisement (MPA)
    • Campus Recreation: You belong here! Campus Recreation offers more than just working out at the Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA). As one of the largest student employers at ETSU, we want you to join our team. Come learn more about employment opportunities and our aquatics, fitness & wellness, sport programs (intramural sports/sport clubs), and outdoor adventure programs.
      • Room: Culp Auditorium
      • Presented by: Campus Recreation
  • Choice of Sessoins: A Only
    • Study Abroad Overview: Interested in gaining academic or career experience abroad? Join this session to learn about the many international opportunities offered at ETSU.
      • Room: Rogers-Stout 120
      • Presented by: Education Abroad Office, Center for Global Engagement
    • Your Mental Well-Being at ETSU: Come chat with the Counseling Center Director to learn more about how to make the most of your college experience while also taking care of yourself. This session will include information on resources, as well as skills, to support your journey. Families are also encouraged to attend to learn more about their role as their child transitions to college!
      • Room: Culp 303
      • Presented by: Counseling Center

     

  • Choice of Sessions: B Only
    • Not Feeling Well? Learn all about the campus University Health Center and all the services provided through the clinic.
      • Room: Culp 210
      • Presented by: University Health Services
    • ETSU First-Generation College Student Information Session: This presentation is intended for first-generation college students and their parents. During the session we will explore issues related to first-gen students, as well as discuss some strategies and campus resources to ensure their success as students.
      • Room: Culp 304
      • Presented by: TRIO - Student Support Services
    • Military Science: ETSU Army ROTC trains and develops students to be officers and future leaders of our nation’s Army. When they graduate, BUC Battalion Cadets are disciplined, self-confident and equipped with all the skills they’ll need for great success in the Army and beyond.
      • Room: Roger-Stout 120
      • Presented by: Military Science/CBAT