New Student Orientation Schedule
Below is a sample schedule for ETSU New Student Orientation. Your specific orientation may vary slightly, so check your email regularly for updates or changes to your schedule date.
Sample Student Schedule
| Time | Event | Location | Description |
| 8:15am - 9:00am | Check-In | D.P. Culp Student Center - Main St./Cave Area | Receive all of your materials for the day and take care of any outstanding business
before we begin. |
| 9:15am - 9:45am | Welcome! | D.P. Culp Student Center Martha Street Auditorium | Gain knowledge about the day's activities, hear from University administration, and
meet your Orientation Team! |
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Choice of Session 1 | D.P. Culp Student Center rooms and various locations | Choose from a number of informative sessions from various campus offices |
| 10:45am - 11:15am | Choice of Session 2 | D.P. Culp Student Center rooms and various locations | Choose from a number of informative sessions from various campus offices |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm | Small Group | Various Locations | New Bucs, meet your Orientation leaders and gain valuable insight into what it means to be a Buc! |
| 12:15pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Dining Hall | Get a glimpse of the delicious offerings and experience dining at ETSU |
| 1:15pm - 1:45pm | Student Expectations & Obligations | D.P. Culp Student Center Martha Street Auditorium | Hear from University administration about our expectations for you as a student and how we can support your journey. |
| 2:00pm - 2:45pm |
Advisement/ College Support | Various Locations | Find out more about your academic college and the support they offer, and ask questions or make changes to your course schedule |
| 3:00-End | Student Life Reception & Checkout | D.P. Culp Student Center Ballroom | Finish the day by meeting with tons of student organizations, getting some free stuff, and grabbing your ID |
Sample Guest Schedule
| Time | Event | Location | Description |
| 8:15am - 9:00am | Check-In | D.P. Culp Student Center - Main St./Cave Area | Receive all of your materials for the day and take care of any outstanding business before we begin. |
| 9:15am - 9:45am | Welcome | D.P. Culp Student Center Martha Street Auditorium | Gain knowledge about the day's activities, hear from University administration, and meet your Orientation Team! |
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Choice of Session 1 | D.P. Culp Student Center rooms and various locations |
Choose from a number of informative sessions from various campus offices |
| 10:45am - 11:15am | Choice of Session 2 | D.P. Culp Student Center rooms and various locations | Choose from a number of informative sessions from various campus offices |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm | Lunch | Dining Hall | Get a glimpse of the delicious offerings and experience dining at ETSU |
| 12:15pm - 1:00pm |
Parent and Family Q&A |
D.P. Culp Student Center Martha Street Auditorium | Ask real questions, get real answers from an expert group of campus panelists. |
| 1:15pm - 1:45pm | Guest College Session | Various Locations | Find out more about your student's academic college and the support they offer. |
| 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Supporting Your Buc | D.P. Culp Student Center Martha Street Auditorium | Your role is critical in your student's success, so find out tricks and tips to help guide them along the way. |
| 3:00pm - End | Student Life Reception & Checkout OR Guest Lounge | D.P. Culp Student Center Ballroom | Finish the day by meeting with tons of student organizations, getting some free stuff, or hang in our Guest Lounge. |
Here are some details to review concerning the day's activities.
1. Check-in on the first floor of the D.P Culp Student Center. You can park in any Faculty, Staff, or Student parking lot for orientation days. For your reference, here is a Campus Map.
2. Check-in starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a photo ID, such as a driver's license or identification card. You can also speed up check-in by uploading your ETSU ID photo now.
3. Your academic advisor will reach out to you at least two weeks prior to your scheduled date to discuss and complete course registration. During orientation, you will also have an opportunity to meet with them.
4. The safety of our incoming students and guests is our highest priority, so we will be following ETSU social distancing guidelines and ask both students and guests to wear masks during the event.
5. Student and guests may be walking around campus, so please plan to wear comfortable shoes and a rain jacket or umbrella in case of inclement weather. Layers are recommended when inside buildings.
The day ends around 4:00 p.m. Plan to attend the entire day. If you're unable to do so, contact our office to discuss options (423-439-8452). Before coming to orientation, please review the Orientation Checklist and Frequently Asked Questions. *The orientation fee for both student and guest(s) is non-refundable.
Important Immunization Notice
All ETSU students must provide evidence of receiving immunizations required by the state of Tennessee. Please submit your immunization documentation to the university health center as soon as possible since this could prevent course registration. For help, contact Megan Flora, Immunization Coordinator, at 423-439-4500 or floram@etsu.edu.