Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation is August 17-20, 2024.

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.

Preview our schedule of events below. Events with an asterisk * are required for all new first-year students to attend. All new transfer students are welcome to attend any of the events below, but will be required to attend Transfer Orientation on Tuesday, August 20th.

Please contact studentsuccess@coe.edu with any questions.

Saturday, August 17th

Residence Hall Check-In* | 7:00-11:00 AM | Residence Hall Lobbies
Orientation Check-In* | 8:00 AM-1:00 PM | Phifer Commons, Gage Memorial Union
Campus Tours | 9:30-10:30 AM & 10:30-11:30 AM | Kohawk Wings, Outside Gage Memorial Union
Lunch | 10:30 AM-1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Parent & Family Orientation | 12:00-1:45 PM | Sinclair Auditorium
CAP Group Introductions* | 1:00-1:30 PM | Assigned Meeting Locations
New Student Group Photo* | 1:30-1:45 PM | Stewart Memorial Library Steps
Convocation* | 2:00-3:00 PM | Sinclair Auditorium
Ringing of the Victory Bell* | 3:00-4:30 PM | Armstrong-Douglas Quad
CAP Group Meeting* | 4:30-5:00 PM | Assigned Meeting Locations
Parent & Family Reception | 4:30-5:30 PM | Clark Alumni House
Dinner | 5:00-7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Parent & Family Goodbyes | 6:00-7:00 PM
Success Team Meeting* | 7:00-7:30 PM | Assigned Locations
Playfair Team Building* | 7:30-9:00 PM | Clark Field (Rain Location: Eby Gym)
Ice Cream Social | 9:00-10:00 PM | Residence Hall Lobbies

Sunday, August 18th

Attend local religious centers (as desired) | 8:00-11:30 AM
Settle in time | 9:00-11:30 AM
Shuttle to Target | 9:00-11:30 AM | Shuttle pick-up outside of Clark Alumni House
Java with Jayne | 9:30-11:30 AM | Phifer Commons, Gage Memorial Union
Brunch | 10:30 AM-1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Group Advising Sessions | 12:00-12:30 PM | Assigned Locations
- Physics & Engineering (Will begin at 11:30 AM)
- Nursing (Will begin at 11:30 AM)
- Pre-Health Advising
- Teacher Education
CAP Group Meeting* | 12:30-1:00 PM | Assigned Meeting Locations
Dining at Coe* | 1:00- 2:00 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Safety & Security at Coe* | 1:00- 2:00 PM | Dows Auditorium
Academic Department Fair* | 2:00-3:00 PM | Stewart Memorial Library
Introduction to FYS & Academics at Coe* | 3:00-4:00 PM | Assigned FYS Classrooms
Academic Advising Appointments* | 4:00-6:00 PM | Faculty Offices
Music Ensemble Placement Auditions | 4:00-6:00 PM | Marquis Hall
Kohawk Flocks Activity - Trivia | 4:00-5:00 PM | CHS 337
Dinner | 5:00-7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Map Your Path* | 7:00-8:30 PM | Assigned FYS Classrooms
Residence Hall Floor Meeting* | 8:30-9:15 PM | Residence Halls
Late Night Bowling | 9:45-11:45 PM | Cedar Rapids Bowling Center

Monday, August 19th

Breakfast | 7:00-9:00 AM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
CAP Group Meeting* | 9:00-9:30 AM | Assigned Meeting Locations
Taking Care of Yourself in College* | 9:30-10:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Contributing to your COE-MMUNITY* | 10:30-11:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Lunch | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Kohawk Resources Open House | 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM | Gage Memorial Union Patio (Rain Location: Phifer Commons, Upper Gage Memorial Union)
Academic Advising Appointments* | 1:00-6:00 PM | Faculty Offices
Music Ensemble Placement Auditions | 1:00-6:00 PM | Marquis Hall
This is YOUR House | 1:00-3:00 PM | Stewart Memorial Library
Kohawk Flocks Activity - Bringing Cedar Rapids to You! | 3:00-4:00 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Dinner | 5:00-7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Movie on Eby Quad | 8:15-9:45 PM | Eby Quad

Tuesday, August 20th

Breakfast | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Registration Opens for Course Changes | 8:00 AM-11:59 PM
Drop-in Registration Support | 8:00 AM-9:00 AM | Phifer Commons, Gage Memorial Union
CAP Group Meeting* | 9:00 AM-9:30 AM | Assigned Meeting Locations
New Student Online Training Requirements* | 9:30 AM-10:15 AM | Assigned FYS Classrooms
IT Security Presentation | 10:15 AM-10:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
An Introduction to Title IX, Conflict and Conduct on Campus* | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Lunch | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Work-Study Success Orientation | 1:00 PM-1:50 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Navigating Coe IT Systems with CAP Leaders* | 2:00-2:30 PM | Assigned FYS Classrooms
Find your Classes with your CAP* | 2:30 PM-3:00 PM | Various Academic Buildings
Kohawk Flocks Activity - Grocery Bingo | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Picnic Dinner & Field Day | 5:00 PM-7:00 PM | Armstrong-Douglas Quad