First Engagements Schedule

Mandatory events are outlined in crimson.

Hall Meetings for Residential Students

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 8 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Residence Halls

New students meet with their resident adviser (RA) and the rest of their floor.

Commuter Student Meeting

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 8 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Student Engagement Lounge, Campus Center

Commuter students will meet other commuter students and learn about getting involved on campus.

First Night Under the Stars

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 8:30 – 10 p.m.
Where: Back Circle

Join the Class of 2028 for an evening of tie dye, water games, music and hanging out with your new community.

New Student Education Sessions

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Where: Pioneer Rooms and the Great Hall

Our interactive sessions provide valuable insights on bystander intervention, empowering you to recognize and respond effectively to potentially risky situations. From recognizing signs of harassment or assault to learning proactive strategies to promote a safe campus environment, we’ll guide you in becoming a vigilant and compassionate campus guardian.

There will be an overview of Title IX’s benefits include promoting equity in academic and athletics programs, preventing hostile environments on the basis of sex, prohibiting sexual harassment and sexual violence, protecting from retaliation and remedying the effects of other gender-based forms of discrimination.

Additionally, we prioritize alcohol safety to ensure that you can make informed decisions when it comes to consuming alcohol responsibly. Our program emphasizes harm reduction, teaching you practical strategies for setting boundaries, understanding your limits, and identifying signs of alcohol-related emergencies. We believe in fostering a culture of responsible decision-making, allowing you to enjoy your college experience while prioritizing your wellbeing.

Outdoor Glow Party

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: Back Circle

Join your classmates on the Back Circle to celebrate each other. There will be glow sticks, glow sports, music and more.

Transy Traditions

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Old Morrison and Alumni Plaza

Class of 2028 will participate in the campus cheer, greet line and class photo, three important Transy traditions.

Foreign Language Placement Exams and First Year Research Seminar (FYRS) Writing Partnership Survey

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: TBD

Students will take a placement exam in the language they plan to pursue as well as complete the FYRS Writing Partnerships Survey. All students are required to take a language placement exam and the FYRS survey.

First Engagements Class

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

Meet with your First Engagements faculty, have your first class session and learn about the week ahead.

*Students received an email including their First Engagements classroom location. Please check your Transy email to find the room number.

First Engagements Class

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 10 – noon
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

First Engagements Class

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

President’s Candy Bar

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Pioneer Rooms C & D

Stop by to say hello to President Lewis and leave with a bag of sweet treats. All students will attend the candy bar with their First Engagements group.

Religious and Dietary Restrictions with Bon Appetit

Attendance: Optional
When: 4 – 5 p.m.
Where: The Great Hall

First Engagements Class

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

First Engagements Class

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

Transy TEDTalks: Liberal Arts

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Haggin Auditorium

Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking evening where our faculty members will share their unique perspectives on the transformative power of the liberal arts.

Advising and Registration

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

Advising and Registration

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

Advising and Registration

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

Advising and Registration

Attendance: Mandatory
When: 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: First Engagement Classrooms

Students will meet with their assigned academic adviser to review their first semester class schedule and make any revisions.