Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation is August 22-25, 2026.

New Student Orientation is the beginning of every Kohawk's flight path to graduation. This year's program will help students learn to soar for all four years at Coe by providing them with the tools they need for success as a Kohawk.

Our schedule of events is below. Events listed with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Events and locations subject to change.

All new transfer students are welcome to attend any of the events, but will be required to attend Transfer Orientation on Tuesday, August 25th.

Please contact studentsuccess@coe.edu with any questions.

Saturday, August 22

*Residence Life Check In | 7:00 - 11:00 AM | Residence Hall Lobbies
*Orientation Check In | 8:00 - 1:00 PM | Upper Gage Memorial Union
Campus Tours | 9:30 - 10:30 AM and 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Gage Memorial Union
Lunch | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center
Parent and Family Orientation | Noon - 1:45 PM | Sinclair Auditorium
*CAP Group Introductions | 1:00 - 1:30 PM | Assigned Locations
*New Student Group Photo | 1:30 - 1:45 PM | Stewart Memorial Library Stairs
*Convocation | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Sinclair Auditorium
*Ringing of the Victory Bell | 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Armstrong/Douglas Quad
Parent and Family Send-Off and Reception | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clark Alumni House
*CAP Group Meeting | 4:30 - 5:00 PM | Assigned Locations
Student Dinner | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center
*Success Team Meeting | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | Assigned Locations
*Kohawk Kick-Off with Playfair | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | Clark Field
Ice Cream Social | 9:00 - 10:00 PM | Armstrong/Douglas Patio

Sunday, August 23

Settle In Time | 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Shuttle to Target | 9:00 - 11:30 AM | Buses will load from Alumni House Circle
Brunch | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center
*MAP Your Path | Noon - 1:00 PM | Assigned FYS Classroom
*Introduction to FYS & Academics | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Assigned FYS Classroom
*Navigating Coe IT Systems with CAPs | 1:45 - 2:15 PM | Assigned FYS Classroom
*Academic Department Fair | 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Stewart Memorial Library
Physics & Engineering Advising Session | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Kesler Auditorium
Aviation Management Advising Session | 3:00 - 3:30 PM | Stuart 205
Health & Society Studies Advising Session | 3:00 - 3:30 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Nursing Advising Session | 3:00 - 3:30 PM | CHS 337
Teacher Education Advising Session | 3:00 - 3:30 PM | Stuart 405
Aviation Management at the Hangar | 3:30 - 6:00 PM | Aeronautical Field Station
*Academic Advising Appointments | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Assigned Faculty Offices
Music Ensemble Membership Meetings | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Marquis 102
Dinner | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center
The Great Game Scavenger Hunt | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | On Your Own
Late Night Bowling | 9:45 - 11:45 PM | Cedar Rapids Bowling Center

Monday, August 24

Breakfast | 7:00 - 9:00 AM | The "U" Dining Center
*CAP Group Meeting | 8:45 - 9:00 AM | Assigned Locations
*Safety at Coe | 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
*Dining at Coe | 9:15 - 9:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
*Taking Care of Yourself in College | 9:30 - 10:15 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
*Contributing to Your Coe-mmunity | 10:15 - 11:00 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Lunch | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | The "U' Dining Center
Kohawk Resources Open House | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Gage Patio
*Academic Advising Appointments | 1:00 - 6:00 PM | Assigned Faculty Offices
This is YOUR House | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Stewart Memorial Library
Aviation Management Badging Appointments | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Eastern Iowa Airport
Music Ensemble Membership Meetings | 1:00 - 6:00 PM | Marquis 102
Dinner | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center
President's New Student Welcome Reception | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Buses will load from Alumni House Circle
*Residence Hall Floor Meeting | 7:45 - 8:15 PM | Residence Halls
Movie on the Quad | 8:15 - 9:45 PM | Eby Quad

Tuesday, August 25

Breakfast | 7:00 - 9:00 AM | The "U" Dining Center
Registration Opens for Course Changes | 8:00 AM
Drop-In Registration Support | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Upper Gage Memorial Union
*CAP Group Meeting | 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Assigned Locations
*New Student Requirements | 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Assigned Locations
*IT Security Presentation | 9:45 - 10:00 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
*Title IX, Conflict & Conduct on Campus | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Lunch | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center
Work-Study Success Orientation | 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Cherry Auditorium
*Beyond the Classroom: Get Involved at Coe | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Cherry Auditorium
*Coe Traditions, Becoming a Kohawk | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Kesler Auditorium
*Find Your Classes with Your CAP | 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Grocery Bingo | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Picnic Dinner & Block Party | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Armstrong/Douglas Quad