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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, August 20
| 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Check-in (Morse Center) |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Athletics Family Session |
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch on Your Own or Honors’ Reception (invite only) |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Workshops I & Campus Tours |
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Workshops II & Campus Tours |
| 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 |
| 7:30 PM | Family Farewell |
Commuter Check-In Schedule
Thursday, August 20
| 10:00 AM | Check-in (Morse Center) |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Commuter Open House |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Athletics Family Session |
| 12:10 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch on Your Own or Honors’ Reception (invite only) |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Workshops I & Campus Tours |
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Workshops II & Campus Tours |
| 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 |
| 7:30 PM | Family Farewell |
