New Student Programs
An Exciting Journey
You are embarking on a new and exciting journey at Eastern Oregon University. As with any adventure, you will discover a variety of unique opportunities and challenges along the way. Our New Student Programs and Orientation Leader staff will help you launch your Eastern experience in the right direction by providing you with important orientation, advising, registration, and campus information. Remember, it is your charge as a responsible student to become familiar with our poliices and procedures to prepare for your journey as a Mountaineer.
Our orientation program is designed for ALL new students attending Eastern. All students, whether you are living in the residence halls or off campus are encouraged to participate in the activities planned for the week.
- If you will be living in the residence halls, you should arrive the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 24.
- If you will be living off campus, you will attend the orientation kick off on Wednesday evening and check-in for orientation the following morning at 10:00 a.m.
- In addition, we have a program designed for our non-traditional students (age 26 and older) that is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m.
As you can see by the schedule below, the residence hall move-in day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 24. The schedule of events has been designed to allow students ample time to move into the residence halls and settle in your new home. The University provides move-in assistance and there will be plenty of individuals around to answer all of your questions.
Orientation Schedule at a glance.....
The following calendar of events is subject to change without notice.
Wednesday, September 24
9:00am-5:00pm Residence Hall Move-in
9:00am-3:00pm Mountaineering 101 (Orientation) Check-in
1:00-5:00pm Late registration/advising sessions
1:00pm Parent Session presented by Dr. Will Keim
7:30pm Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings
8:30pm Orientation Kickoff presented by Dr. Will Keim
Thursday, September 25
10:00-11:00am Mountaineering 101 (Orientation) Check-in
11:00am FEAT Group Gatherings
2:30pm Student Affairs Welcome
3:00-4:30pm Sex Signals Presentation
7:00pm FEAT Dessert -Hosted by Faculty and Staff;Led by Orientation Leaders
10:00pm Cosmic Bowling
Friday, September 26
10:00am Ultimate Road Trip
1:00pm "EOU Expedition" - Mini Orientation Sessions at various locations
4:00pm All-you-can-eat Ice Cream Sundae/Prize Fest
9:00pm Residence Life Dance
Saturday, September 27
10:00am Non-Traditional Student Session
12:30pm Spirit Rally
1:00pm EOU Football vs. Rocky Mtn.
9:00pm-1:00am Hoke Late Night
Sunday, September 28
1:00pm Outdoor Volleyball Tournament, Outdoor Basketball, Frisbee Golf, and more
7:00pm Student produced/performed VARIETY SHOW
Orientation Mission Statement
Orientation at Eastern Oregon University assists new students with their transition to campus by providing programs and services which outline the University's academic requirements as well as social and developmental opportunities.
Goals
1. SOCIAL - students meeting students, having fun!
2. CAMPUS GEOGRAPHY-familiarizing students with campus locations
3. CAMPUS CULTURE-acclimating students to independent life, inclusive environment and EOU culture
4. CAMPUS RESOURCES-clearly & simply introducing important student services
5. ACADEMIC FOCUS/MOTIVATION-introducing students to Advising (role and value); gearing up for college academic success
6. MOUNTIE SPIRIT-generating school spirit for EOU athletics and other activities
Contact Information
Eastern Oregon University
One University Boulevard
Inlow Hall 218
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: 541-962-3473
E-Mail: orient@eou.edu
