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New Student Orientation

Advising and Registration Information

First year students that have been accepted to the university, paid their enrollment deposit and submitted their appropriate housing forms  will receive a pre-scheduling questionnaire from the office of Academic Advising. This should be completed as soon as possible. Advisors will then build your first fall schedule. Students will be able to view their class schedule in mid-June and may contact the Office of Academic Advising with any questions, advising@drury.edu .

Transfer students that have been accepted to the university, paid their enrollment deposit and submitted their appropriate housing forms will be contacted by an academic advisor to go over transfer credits and build their fall schedule.


Fall 2023 New Student Orientation (Freshman, International & Transfer Students)

Orientation is required for all new incoming freshman, international and transfer students. Orientation begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 18 and runs through Monday, August 21. Orientation is for both residential and commuter students and focuses on preparing students for the year ahead. Over the four days, students will attend their first FUSE 101 class, get to know their classmates, suitemates and upperclassmen, learn how to get involved on campus and about the resources available to help make your college experience the best it can possibly be. Orientation is a student only event.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable, cool clothing and shoes
  • Swim wear
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Government issued photo ID and vehicle registration (if you have not gotten your student ID photo taken or pre-registered for your parking permit)

International Students

International students will arrive early and participate in a 2 day international orientation with Barry Armstrong, Director of International Support Services. Please make sure to look for information from Barry. Students will then join their orientation groups at 2:00 on Friday.

Transfer Students

New Student Orientation is for new incoming transfer students as well.

Non-Traditional Students

Students who are over the age of 22, married, with children, or in the military are excused from the social events during orientation. These students should plan to attend all classes and sessions.

Fall 2023 Orientation Schedule


Spring 2024 New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation and Move-in for freshman, international and transfer students will be on Sunday, January 14, 2024.  Students may move into their dorms/apartments starting at 8:00 am until noon. Students will need to go to the Safety and Security Office located in the Findlay Student Center lower level, room 101 to obtain student ID, parking permits and room keys.

Orientation for all new students (residential and commuter students) will begin at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.

International Students

International students will arrive early and participate in international orientation with Barry Armstrong, Director of International Support Services. Please make sure to look for information from Barry. Students will then join the rest of the group on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 12:30 pm.

Transfer Students

New Student Orientation is for new incoming transfer students as well.

Non-Traditional Students

Students who are over the age of 22, married, with children, or in the military are excused from the social events during orientation. These students should plan to attend all classes and sessions.

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Spring 2024 Orientation Schedule