Breakfast Available
7 - 9:30 a.m. | Englar Dining Hall
McDaniel College Campus Store Open
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Roj Student Center, Lower Level
IT Help Desk
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Hoover Library, First Floor
Have your computer & IT questions answered by representatives from the IT Help Desk! Have questions about WiFi on campus? Need to get your photo taken for your McDaniel 1card? Visit the IT Help Desk! NOTE: The IT Help Desk will not be open on Saturday and Sunday.
First FYS Class
10-11 a.m. | Various classrooms
You will meet your FYS instructor and your peer mentor in your fall classroom.
Transfer Connections
10-11:30 a.m. | Coley Rice Lounge, McDaniel Hall
This session is designed specifically for transfer students to help you acclimate, connect, and make the most of your first semester. You’ll collaborate with fellow transfers to plan a memorable and successful fall. The Center for Experiential Opportunities (CEO) will introduce you to essential resources — from career services to internships and other hands-on learning opportunities — so you can hit the ground running!
Class of 2029 Picture
11:15 a.m. | TBA
Join your classmates for a special commemorative class photo taken from the sky!
Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Englar Dining Hall
Student Success Coach Meet and Greet
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Hoover Library
Come meet your student success coach and get your advising questions answered.
Meet Your Peer Mentor
3:10 p.m. | Various Locations
Peer Mentors will have your meeting location.
Introduction Convocation & Bell Ringing
3:30-4:15 p.m. | Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker)
This traditional ceremony, which dates back to 1953, represents the formal beginning of the academic year.
Picnic Dinner
4:15-6 p.m. | ANW Quad and outside Gill Center
Join faculty and staff members to celebrate your official start on the Hill!
Englar Dining Hall will NOT be open for dinner tonight.
Green Terror Alumni Trivia Throwdown
6-8 p.m. | Memorial Plaza (Red Square)
Join the team from Alumni Engagement to learn all about what it means to be a Green Terror for Life! Participate in trivia, take a picture with our mascot, and win free prizes!
Chill on the Hill
8:15-10 p.m. | Memorial Plaza (Red Square)
Enjoy a laid-back evening featuring live music, a snowball truck, and a variety of low-key activities to help you unwind. Whether you’re looking to vibe with friends, grab a bite, or just soak in the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.
