Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation is August 19-22, 2023.

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 22nd.

Please contact studentsuccess@coe.edu with any questions.

Saturday, August 19th

Residence Hall Check-In* | 7:00-11:30 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* | 3:00-4:00 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
Hometown 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 (Eby Fieldhouse Rain Location)
Ice Cream Social | 9:00-10:00 PM | Residence Hall Lobbies

Sunday, August 20th

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
Donuts with the RA's | 9:00-10:30 AM | Residence Hall Lobbies
Brunch | 10:30 AM-1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Java with Jayne | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Phifer Commons, Gage Memorial Union
Music Theory Placement Exam | 11:30 AM-12:00 PM | Marquis Hall
Group Advising Sessions | 12:00-12:30 PM | Assigned Locations
CAP Group Meeting* | 12:30-1:00 PM | Assigned Meeting Locations
Academic Department Fair* | 1:00-2:00 PM | Eby Fieldhouse
Taking Care of Yourself in College* | 2:00-3:00 PM | Assigned Locations
Academic Advising Appointments* | 3:00-6:00 PM | Faculty Offices
Music Ensemble Placement Auditions | 3:00-6:00 PM | Marquis Hall
Kohawk Resources Tour | 3:00-4:00 PM | Campus Walking Tour
Kohawk Flocks Activity - Coe Trivia | 4:00-5:00 PM | ARC 218 & 219
Dinner | 5:00-7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
CAP Group Meeting* | 7:00-7:30 PM | Assigned Meeting Locations
Gaining your Kohawk Wings* | 7:30-9:00 PM | Clark Field (Eby Fieldhouse Rain Location)
Late Night Bowling | 9:30-11:45 PM | Cedar Rapids Bowling Center

Monday, August 21st

Breakfast | 7:00-9:00 AM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
CAP Group Meeting* | 9:00-9:30 AM | Assigned Meeting Locations
Do You Fit Into a Box? Exploring Social Identities* | 9:30-10:00 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
FYS & Academics at Coe* | 10:30-11:30 AM | FYS Classroom Assignments
Lunch with FYS Professors* | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, 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 Resources Tour | 3:00-4:00 PM | Campus Walking Tour
Sodexo Informational Session | 3:00-3:30 PM & 3:30-4:00 PM | Kesler Auditorium, Hickok Hall
Campus Safety Informational Session | 3:00-3:30 PM & 3:30-4:00 PM | Dows Auditorium
Kohawk Flocks Activity - Bringing Cedar Rapids to You | 4:00-5:00 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 22nd

Breakfast | 7:00-9:00 AM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Registration Opens for Course Changes | 7:30 AM-11:59 PM
CAP Group Meeting* | 9:00-9:30 AM | Assigned Meeting Locations
CSI Survey & Compliance Training Finalization* | 9:30-10:30 AM | Assigned FYS Classrooms
An Introduction to Title IX, Conflict and Conduct on Campus* | 10:30-11:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Lunch | 11:00 AM-1:30 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Work-Study Success Orientation | 1:00-1:30 PM | Kesler Auditorium, Hickok Hall
Navigating Coe IT Systems with CAP Leaders* | 1:30-2:15 PM | Assigned FYS Classrooms
Find your Classes with your CAP* | 2:15-3:00 PM
Kohawk Resources Tour | 3:00-4:00 PM | Campus Walking Tour
Sodexo Informational Session | 3:00-3:30 PM & 3:30-4:00 PM | Kesler Auditorium, Hickok Hall
Campus Safety Informational Session | 3:00-3:30 PM & 3:30-4:00 PM | Dows Auditorium
Kohawk Flocks Activity - Grocery Bingo | 4:00-5:00 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Picnic Dinner & Field Day | 5:00-7:00 PM | Armstrong-Douglas Quad
Kohawk Block Party | 6:00-8:00 PM