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resident Move in | 8am-12Pm | residence hallsIf you’re living on campus, this is your time toofficially move in. Welcome to your new homeaway from home!

farewell lunch |10:30AM-2pm | rocklandmarketplaceEnjoy a meal with family before beginning yournew adventure. Meal plans can be used at thistime. Cash, credit or flex dollars are also accepted.

commuter check-in |1:30pm | rockland 2nd floorIf you are a commuter, this is your chance tocheck-in for Orientation, meet other commuterstudents, and see what resources are available toyou during Orientation.

meet your orientation group + 1st year seminarinstructor | 2:15-3:30Pm | meet on suites quadCome meet your Orientation Leader (who will beyour resource and guide for the next few days),your Orientation group (which will also be yourFirst Year Seminar class) and your First Year Seminar instructor. If you’re a transfer student,you’ll have the opportunity to meet othertransfers as well!

parent reception |2:30-3:30pm | rocklandbanquet roomParents and families are welcome to mingle withone another, ask questions, and enjoy some lightrefreshments prior to leaving campus.

convocation | 4Pm | owings mills gymConvocation marks the formal beginning of theacademic year. All students are expected to attend.Families are also welcome.

dinner + OL group time |5-8pm | rocklandmarketplaceSee your OL for more info.

let the stangs begin | 8-10Pm | practice fieldYou survived your first day. Relax and unwind withthe Residence Hall Association! There will be mini-golf, bubble soccer, other giant games, music,snacks, and more!

ice cream social | 10-11:30Pm | apartment quadThis is a cool opportunity to socialize with yourfellow Mustangs, all while enjoying your choiceof ice cream!

thursday, August 22

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Disability S ervices 443.352.4920 • Garrison Hall S outh, O M Campus • ods@stevenson.eduS tudent Activities 443.352.4300 • 203 Rockland Center, O M Campus • activities@stevenson.edu*If accommodations are needed to fully participate in any event, contact activities@stevenson.edu or ods@stevenson.edu.Please notify either office two weeks in advance (every effort will be made to fulfil l last minute requests.

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friday, August 23

Saturday, August 24

breakfast | 7-8:45 AM | rockland marketplace

meet with orientation group |8:45 AM

everything you need to know about title ix9-9:45 AM | owings mills gymThis session will cover what Title IX is, where youcan report a violation, and other resources relatedto Title IX.

sex ed bootcamp | 9:45-11amBack by popular demand, this interactive sessionwill help you explore sexual health, healthyrelationships, and more as a college student.

meet with orientation group |11-11:15AM

lunch |11:30-12:45PM | rockland marketplace

opioid education: a personal story | 1-2Pm owings mills gym“I sat through many talks about drugs and alcohol inhigh school and college … Many of the talks werefrom police, fireman or individuals in prison - none Icould relate to. They never touched me, as they onlyshared about the end of the story - death, jail andhomelessness. I tell the start of the story and howeasily an addiction can start with just trying to fit in,early childhood trauma and trying to be a part of acrowd. My story is filled with lost and regained hopefrom beginning to end.” - Tim Weber

bystander intervention | 2:10-3:45PM | variouslocationsLearn the meaning of bystander intervention andabout what it takes to be a good bystander in yourcommunity.

residence life floor meetings | 4-6pm | variouslocationsIf you are living on campus, join your floor for thefirst meeting of the semester to reviewexpectations, get to know your RA and floormates, and more.

commuter social | 4-6pm | rockland banquet roomWelcome, commuter students! Come meet fellowcommuters, hear tips from upperclassmencommuters, and learn how you can get involvedon campus. There will be free snacks and swag!

dinner | 6-7:30Pm | rockland marketplace

transfer student dinner + social | 6-7:30Pmrockland AAll transfer students are welcome to a dinner,catered by Terri’s Cafe, a favorite local spotamongst students. Meet other transfer students,get connected to resources, and more.

playfair | 8-9Pm | owings mills gymIt’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way tomake new friends! Playfair is a team-buildingexperience that has a long-lasting effect on yourStevenson journey.

let’s talk s’more |9-11pm | garrison quadWind down for the night with a s’mores social withnew friends. Don’t forget to pick up a New StudentOrientation T-Shirt after the event.

breakfast | 7-8:45 AM | rockland marketplace

meet with orientation group |8:45 AM

MUSTANG service announcements | 9:15AMvarious locationsAs a new student at Stevenson, you probably havea lot on your mind. This session will give you aglimpse of some common student issues and howto overcome them. You’ll have a chance to talkabout all of the scenarios in your group afterwardsand ask questions.

diversity + inclusion part 1 |11:30AM-12:30 PMowings mills gymDuring part one of this two-part session, you andyour peers will be able to learn what diversity andinclusion means to the Stevenson community whilelearning more about what society says are the mostimportant identities an individual holds. Thissession will be interactive and will give you a greatintroduction to the Center for Diversity & Inclusionat Stevenson.

lunch |12:30-1:30pm | rockland marketplace

meet orientation group | 1:30-1:45Pm various locations

diversity + inclusion part 2 |2-4 PMvarious locationsDuring part two of this session, you and your smallgroup will get the chance to dive deeper into yourpersonal identities and stories learning more aboutyour new classmates. In addition, you will have theopportunity to examine some common situationsand how you might respond to them if given theopportunity from a place of inclusion and care.

free time | 4-6 PM

dinner |6-7:30PM | rockland marketplace

MAP paint u dance party | 9Pm-12am | apartmentquad (if rain, rockland banquet)Join us for a Stevenson favorite! Grab a white shirt(and any other clothes/shoes you don’t mindgetting splattered with paint) and join us for adance party! This event is open to SU students only.Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ stevenson-paint-u-tickets-66489813823. Usepassword mustangsonly. Don’t forget to bring yourStevenson ID with you.

game night + chill | 9Pm-12am | garrison Hall, Claire moore roomIf dancing and loud music aren’t your thing, joinus for a chill game night and just relax with fellowMustangs! You can stay as long as you like tounwind from the day.

Don’t forget! Students will be required tocomplete a reflection assignment based ontheir New Student Orientation experience.Make sure to take advantage of all NSO has

to offer!

optional classroom tours + shopping shuttles9AM-1PM | meet at ratcliffe community centerDo you have classes at our North or Greenspringlocations and want to see where your classes willbe? Do you need some last minute groceries oritems for your room? Hop on the shuttle!

new international student orientation | 10-11 AMgarrison hall, claire moore roomThis session is for all international students newto Stevenson (first year and transfer students –including student-athletes!). Important topicssuch as immigration, employment, and academicinformation will be discussed. This is also a greatopportunity to meet other international studentsnew to Stevenson!

interNational student meet + greet | 11Am-12PMgarrison hall, claire moore roomThis social event will immediately follow the NewInternational Student Orientation, and is open toALL international students at Stevenson (new andreturning). Mingle with friends new and old atthis informal social event. Light refreshmentswill be provided.

sunday, August 25

brunch | 10:30AM-1pm

jumpstart your success |1:30-3:30pm | school ofbusiness + leadershipGet ready for your first day of classes by checkingout some of these sessions led by the Office of Student Success. Your OL will have additional info.Does it Spark Joy? Marie Kondo Your Self CareMaking Your Time Work for YOUDrop the Mic on Professional CommunicationSyllabus HacksTECH TricksIntegrity 100

honors peer mentor meetup |4-4:30PM | garrisonhall, claire moore roomThis is a mandatory meeting for all incomingfreshmen in the Honors Program to meet theirpeer mentor and learn about the requirements ofthe peer mentor program.  

orientation group farewell | 4:30-5Pm | variouslocationsWe hope you enjoyed getting to know your group.Luckily, this isn’t goodbye, as you’ll continue tosee your group in First Year Seminar. Use thissession to let us know how you enjoyed Orientationand what could be improved for the future.

dinner |5-7pm |rockland marketplace

Fall involvement fair |7-8:30PM | garrison quadGet to know the clubs and organizations atStevenson University and find out how you can getinvolved on campus. Enjoy ice cream from TheCow ice cream truck, prizes, and more. It’s goingto be SWEET!

Times and locations are subject to change.To stay up-to-date, opt-in for NSO text alerts.

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