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New Student Orientation is a special part of your transition to Ozarks. Taking place the weekend prior to the beginning of classes, from January 19-20, 2025, new freshman students are required to attend days filled with very special events tailored to assist you in beginning your journey as a college student at ÌÀ²»ÈÈÊÓƵ! During New Student Orientation, we hope you will gain valuable knowledge, friendships, connections, and more that will benefit you during your college career. Below you will find the summarized version of our New Student Orientation.

All first-year students, commuters and students living on campus, are required to participate in New Student Orientation. These activities cover a wide range of topics and information to ensure that you are set up for success at Ozarks. Events will begin as early as 7:30 a.m. and last until 11 p.m. Please refer to the Get Prepared for Move-In and Orientation section for more details on preparing for your journey at Ozarks.

friday, august 22

WELCOME HOME – check out the schedule overview for fall 2025! more details about the schedule of events will be available soon!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

MONDAY, AUGUST 25

Transfer students planning to live on campus in the residential halls will need to move into the residence halls on Sunday, August 24 at your assigned residence hall. Transfer Student Orientation is not required but is highly encouraged and beneficial and will take place on August 24-25 at various times

Transfer students living off campus will need to check-in with us on Monday, August 25 at 9:00 AM in the Student Life Office. Plan to park in the Mabee Gymnasium Parking Lot G and follow the signs to check-in.

Transfer Student Orientation is designed to provide students with information on campus resources, connect with faculty and staff members, and learn what it means to be an ÌÀ²»ÈÈÊÓƵ Eagle. Attendance to Transfer Student Orientation is highly encouraged for our new transfer students. All Transfer Students are encouraged and welcome to attend all Freshmen New Student Orientation Session from August 22-25. Make sure you have registered for this event by going to your my.ozarks.eduÌý³¦³ó±ð³¦°ì±ô¾±²õ³Ù.

Please check your email for more information regarding your move-in/commuter check-in date and timeframe and orientation information. You can also refer to the Get Prepared for Orientation & Move-In section below for more details on preparing for your journey at Ozarks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

WELCOME HOME – check out the schedule overview for fall 2025! more details about the schedule of events will be available soon!

MONDAY, AUGUST 25

New Student Orientation is a requirement for all incoming freshmen students. Registration is located on your checklist. Go sign up and verify with us your attendance!

It is important that you complete all of the items listed on your checklist to ensure all important documents and procedures are completed prior to your attendance at orientation.

• All new students will move into their assigned residence halls the morning of Friday, August 22, 2025.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Life at 479-979-1322 for assistance.

Orientation is going to be beneficial to you in a number of ways, and being fully engaged in your orientation sessions will help you get the most out of your experience during New Student Orientation and Transfer Student Orientation. Make sure you are on time for each session and you are prepared with questions and/or comments beforehand. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and fully participate in the orientation sessions.