Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation is August 16-19, 2025.

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 will be available soon. All new transfer students are welcome to attend any of the events, but will be required to attend Transfer Orientation on Tuesday, August 19th.

Please contact studentsuccess@coe.edu with any questions.

Saturday, August 16

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

Sunday, August 17

Settle In Time | 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Shuttle to Target | 9:00 AM-11:30 AM | Clark Alumni Circle
Brunch | 10:30 AM-1:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
CAP Group Meeting* | 12:30 PM-1:00 PM | Assigned Meeting Locations
Introduction to Academics & FYS* | 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM | FYS Classrooms
Academic Department Fair* | 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM | Stewart Memorial Library
Physics & Engineering Advising Session | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM | Kesler Auditorium
Aviation Management Advising Session | 3:00 PM-3:30 PM | Stuart Hall 205
Health & Society Studies Advising Session | 3:00 PM-3:30 PM | CHS 337
Teacher Education Advising Session | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM | Stuart Hall 405
Nursing Advising Session | 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM | CHS 337
Aviation Management at the Hangar | 3:30 PM-6:30 PM | Aeronautical Field Station at CID
Academic Advising Appointments* | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM | Faculty Offices
Music Ensemble Placement Auditions | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM | Marquis Hall
Dinner | 5:00 PM-7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
MAP Your Path* | 7:00 PM-8:30 PM | FYS Classrooms
Residence Hall Floor Meeting* | 8:30 PM-9:15 PM | Residence Halls
Late Night Bowling | 9:45 PM-11:45 PM | Cedar Rapids Bowling Center

Monday, August 18

Breakfast | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
CAP Group Meeting* | 9:00 AM-9:30 AM | Assigned Meeting Locations
Safety at Coe* | 9:00 AM-9:15 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Dining at Coe* | 9:15 AM-9:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Taking Care of Yourself in College* | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM | Cherry Auditorium & Dows Theatre
Contributing to your Coe-mmunity* | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Lunch | 11:00 AM-1:30 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Kohawk Resource Open House | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Lower Gage Patio, Outside The "U"
Academic Advising Appointments* | 1:00 PM-6:00 PM | Faculty Offices
This Is Your House | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Stewart Memorial Library
Aviation Management Badging Appointments | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | Eastern Iowa Airport
Music Ensemble Placements Auditions | 1:00 PM-6:00 PM | Marquis Hall
Dinner | 5:00 PM-7:00 PM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Movie on the Quad | 8:15 PM-9:45 PM | Eby Quad

Tuesday, August 19

Breakfast | 7:00 AM-9:00 AM | The "U" Dining Center, Gage Memorial Union
Registration Opens for Course Changes | 8:00 AM
Drop-In Registration Support | 8:00 AM-9:00 AM | Phifer Commons, Gage Memorial Union
CAP Group Meeting* | 9:00 AM-9:15 AM | Assigned Meeting Locations
New Student Requirements* | 9:15 AM-10:15 AM | FYS Classrooms
IT Security Presentation* | 10:15 AM-10:30 AM | Sinclair Auditorium
Title IX, Conflict, & 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
Beyond the Classroom: Get Involved at Coe* | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Once a Kohawk, Always a Kohawk: Traditions That Bring Us Together* | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM | Dows Theatre
Navigating Coe It Systems with CAP Leaders* | 3:00 PM-3:30 PM | FYS Classrooms
Find your Classes with your CAP* | 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
Grocery Bingo | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | Cherry Auditorium
Picnic Dinner & Kohawk Block Party | 5:00 PM-7:00 PM | A/D Quad