Move-In Weekend Fall 2024
Florham Campus
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: New Student Move-in and Orientation NYC outings sign-up. Students choose between the New York Aquarium, the Bronx Zoo or the American Museum of Natural History. Students must attend all Continuing Orientation sessions. Location – Student Center.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Lunch. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Housing & Residence Life floor meetings. Location – Your residence hall.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Family & Guest Reception. Location – Italian Gardens, Outside of Hennessy Hall (The Mansion).
5:45 PM: Pre Illumination Ceremony line-up. Location – Outside of Student Center.
6:00 PM: Illumination Ceremony. Location – Italian Gardens, Outside of Hennessy Hall (The Mansion).
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Ian’s Luau. Mechanical surfboard, DJ and free food. Location – Library Lawn.
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
9:00 AM -10:30 AM: UNIV 1001 – Preparing for Your First Week of Classes. This is your first class at FDU! We welcome you to this community dedicated to the pursuit of intellectual and personal growth. The integrity of the FDU community depends upon each member’s acceptance of individual responsibility and respect for the rights of others in and outside of the classroom. Learn about valuable resources and ways you can find academic success. Location – Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building.
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Take the Risky Out of Frisky with Transforming College Campuses (TCC). FDU’s LiveWell Warriors and peer health educators will share their 10 tips to partying safely, facts about alcohol and sexual assault on college campuses, consent, what you should know, and what you can do to make safe and responsible choices if you choose to consume alcohol and/or party. The goal of this session is to help you make informed decision that will help you live a healthy and balanced life at FDU. Location – Various Rooms, Hennessy Hall (The Mansion).
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Lunch. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Honors meet and greet. Career Development and Enrollment Services. Location – Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (The Mansion).
2:30 PM: Rubber duck hunt. Location – Student Center.
4:00PM – 4:45 PM: Hey Alexa, how does college work? Presented by Nick Fuentes. Location – Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (The Mansion).
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Storm the Dorm. IKEA Trip. Event includes DJ and karaoke, dorm design demonstration, VIP exclusive savings and shopping event, silent disco dance party, Devils and Knights challenges with prizes and giveaways, tarot card readings and a storewide scavenger hunt. Shuttle departs from Student Center. Registration required, sign up here.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
9:00 AM: NYC Outing Check-in and buses departure. Location – Library Lawn.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Breakfast. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Brunch. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
4:00 PM: Buses depart NYC.
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
8:00 PM -10:00 PM: Ghost Tours. Location – Twombly Lounge.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Breakfast. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Returning Student Move-in. Location – Student Center.
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Brunch. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner. Location – The Dish, Student Center.
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Campus Comeback. Hosted by the Office of Student Life, Office of Housing and Residence Life and Greek Senate. Free food trucks, music, the Mentalist and more. Location – Library Lawn.
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM: Housing & Residence Life floor meetings for returning students. Location – Your residence hall.
Metropolitan Campus
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: New Student Move-in and Orientation NYC outings sign-up. Students choose between the New York Aquarium, the Bronx Zoo or the American Museum of Natural History. Students must attend all Continuing Orientation sessions. Location – Greg Olsen Student Union.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Barbecue Lunch. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Housing & Residence Life floor meetings. Location – Your residence hall.
5:45 PM: Pre Illumination Ceremony line-up. Location – Outside of Greg Olsen Student Union.
6:00 PM: Illumination Ceremony. Location – Commencement Green. Rain Location – Fitness Center.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Student Reception. Location – The Bridge Cafe, Alumni Hall.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Family & Guest Reception. Location – Fitness Center Courtyard. Rain Location – Fitness Center.
8:30 PM: Comedy Sportz. Location – Knight Club, Greg Olsen Student Union.
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM: Walk Your Schedule. Find your buildings and classrooms for the semester.
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM: Target trips. Shuttle departs from Greg Olsen Student Union. Shuttles to Target depart at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Shuttles back to campus depart at 9:45 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:15 AM and 11:45 AM. Transportation provided by Public Safety.
11:00 AM – 11:30 PM: Library tours and information sessions. Location – Library Auditorium.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Lunch. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Orientation Check-in. Location – Lobby, Dickinson Hall.
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: UNIV 1001 – Preparing for Your First Week of Classes. This is your first class at FDU! We welcome you to this community dedicated to the pursuit of intellectual and personal growth. The integrity of the FDU community depends upon each member’s acceptance of individual responsibility and respect for the rights of others in and outside of the classroom. Learn about valuable resources and ways you can find academic success. Location – Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall.
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Take the Risky Out of Frisky with Transforming College Campuses (TCC). FDU’s LiveWell Warriors and peer health educators will share their 10 tips to partying safely, facts about alcohol and sexual assault on college campuses, consent, what you should know, and what you can do to make safe and responsible choices if you choose to consume alcohol and/or party. The goal of this session is to help you make informed decision that will help you live a healthy and balanced life at FDU. Location – Various Rooms, Greg Olsen Student Union.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Storm the Dorm IKEA Trip Check-in. Location – Lobby, Greg Olsen Student Union.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Storm the Dorm. IKEA Trip. Event includes DJ and karaoke, dorm design demonstration, VIP exclusive savings and shopping event, silent disco dance party, Devils and Knights challenges with prizes and giveaways, tarot card readings and a storewide scavenger hunt. Shuttle departs from Greg Olsen Student Union. Registration required, sign up here.
8:30 AM: NYC Outing Check-in. Location – Lobby, Greg Olsen Student Union.
9:30 AM: Buses depart campus.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Breakfast. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Brunch. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
3:00 PM: Buses depart NYC.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Sip n’ Paint. Location – Commencement Green. Rain Location – Multipurpose Room, Greg Olsen Student Union.
9:00 PM: Movie Night with the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Location – Knight Club, Greg Olsen Student Union.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Breakfast. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Returning Student Move-in. Location – Greg Olsen Student Union.
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Brunch. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner. Location – The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union.
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM: Housing & Residence Life floor meetings for returning students. Location – Your residence hall.