Welcome Home, Hornets!
All new campus-based NVU students will arrive on campus for the fall semester on August 20.
Visit our Return to NVU page for details on the move-in and check-in process >
Fall Kick-Off Orientation Schedule
Fall Kick-Off Orientation is the final portion of your Northern Vermont University-Lyndon student orientation. Taking place the weekend before the first day of classes, this required program will provide you with the last bit of information needed for your NVU-Lyndon toolkit and several opportunities to get to know your classmates in a variety of fun activities! All events during Fall Orientation are required.
Fall Orientation Schedule
Friday, August 20
- 8-11a.m. – Check-in and move-in for new residential students
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Check in for new commuting students
- 12-1 p.m. – BBQ lunch for new students and their families
- 1 p.m. – Welcome for new students and their families
- 2 p.m. – Families depart
- 1:30-5 p.m. – Orientation workshops
- 5 p.m. – Dinner
- 6 p.m. – Evening meetings and entertainment
Saturday, August 21
- 9-9:30 a.m. – Continental breakfast
- 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Orientation workshops
- 12-1 p.m. – Lunch
- 1-3 p.m. – Hornet Olympics
- 3:30-5 p.m. – Orientation meetings and workshops
- 5 p.m. – Dinner
- 6 p.m. – Evening entertainment
Sunday, August 22
- 9-9:30 a.m. – Continental breakfast
- 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Orientation workshops
- 12-1 p.m. – Lunch
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Fall Sports Kick-Off
- 3-5 p.m. – Orientation meetings and workshops
- 5 p.m. – Dinner
- 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Variety Show
*Schedule is subject to change.
Questions? We’re here to help.
Email LyndonFirstYear@NorthernVermont.edu or call us at 802.626.6417