Parent and Family Orientation Schedule
Welcome to the Beacon family!
We are excited to welcome your child to Bushnell University! Below is an overview of the family orientation schedule. More details related to orientation and your child’s check in group will be communicated over the summer by their Admissions Counselor.
RESIDENT check-in schedule (thursday)
Thursday, August 21
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Check-in (Morse Center)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Optional Resident or Commuter Sessions
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM – Optional Workshops I
12:10 PM – 12:50 PM – Honor’s Reception (invite only) or Lunch on Your Own
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Optional Workshops II
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Optional Workshops III
3:00 PM – Orientation Kick-Off
3:30 PM – 5:15 PM – College Ready & Family Steady – Helping Your Student Shine
5:30 PM – President’s Welcome Dinner – Anchoring Your Beacon Journey Ahead
7:30 PM – Family Farewell
8:00 PM – Residence Hall Meetings
Commuter check-in schedule (thursday)
Thursday, August 21
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Check-in (Morse Center)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Optional Resident or Commuter Sessions
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM – Optional Workshops I
12:10 PM – 12:50 PM – Honor’s Reception (invite only) or Lunch on Your Own
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Optional Workshops II
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Optional Workshops III
3:00 PM – Orientation Kick-Off
3:30 PM – 5:15 PM – College Ready & Family Steady – Helping Your Student Shine
5:30 PM – President’s Welcome Dinner – Anchoring Your Beacon Journey Ahead
7:30 PM – Family Farewell