Schedule at a Glance

U= Undergraduates
P= Parents
UP= Undergraduates and Parents

Day 1 (Tuesday June 24, 2025)

10:00 am - 11:00 am. Check-In. Corrado Hall. UP.

Registration/Check in to the Residence Hall, pick up your WAVE t-shirt! 

11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.  Pilot Welcome Reception and Lunch.  Pilot House.  UP.

We are excited to welcome you and your family to campus and to our Pilot family.  All new students and their family members are then invited to join us for lunch and reception.  After a special welcome from University Vice President for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence Dr. Alvin Sturdivant, our student leaders will lead a new student mixer.  This first social event is designed to help everyone meet and interact with each other.  Members of the Health and Counseling Center will be present to answer questions about health and well-being.  The campus bookstore will be open for browsing.

12:30 pm. Opening Activities. Franz 120. U.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. You’re a Pilot Too! Pilot House. P.

Parents and supporters play a crucial role in their students’ success at UP, and we are committed to supporting you. Join Dr. Alvin Sturdivant for a candid and practical session on how families can partner with the University to support their students’ academic and personal success. You will gain insight into the college transition, what challenges to expect, and how to stay connected in ways that empower your student’s growth and independence. Joining him will be Bryn Rose from Parent & Family Engagement, and the Directors of the Shepard Academic Resource Center,  Residence Life, and the Health & Counseling Center for an inside look at on-campus living, the essential services their teams provide, and the valuable resources available to help you support your student’s success.

1:15 pm. - 2 pm Registration Process Overview. Mago Hunt Theater. U.

2 pm - 3 pm  Academic Advising. Nursing, Shiley 301; College of Arts & Sciences, Shiley 319; Business, Shiley 101; Education, Franz 108; and Engineering, Shiley 124. U.

3 pm - 5 pm. Registration. U.

     Some students may need to take the math and/or language placement test in order to complete the registration process. Computer classrooms will be available for this task; Franz 107, Franz 125, Shiley 123, Shiley 206, Shiley 249, and Clark Library.

3 pm. Parents Depart. P.

5 pm. Hospitality. Corrado Hall. U.

5:30 pm Dinner on Campus. Bauccio Commons. U.

6:30 pm. - 8 pm Open Gym & Recreational Activities. Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. U.

A fun opportunity to try out our climbing wall, play basketball or volleyball, or attend a yoga or spin class.

8:15 pm. PlayItUP. Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. U.

Form teams to work together and collaboratively solve puzzles throughout campus.

9:00 pm. Pilots After Dark Preview. Pilot House. U.

Test your knowledge with your new friends at this Team Trivia Night.

Day 2 (Wednesday June 25, 2025)

9 am - 10 am. Continental Breakfast. Corrado Hall. U.

10:00 am. Pilots Are... Pilot House. U.

Fr. Tim Weed, C.S.C, and Tshombé Brown will engage students in an exploration of the diversity of our campus, explore different identities, and introduce the idea of bringing your full self to your college experience.

11 am - 12 pm. UPside. Pilot House. U

Learn more about the benefits of getting involved in campus life.

12 pm. Lunch. Pilot House. U.

12:45 pm - 4:30 pm. PDX Excursions. Depart from Pilot House. U.

Learn all about our excursion options HERE.

4:30 pm. Check out and Pick Up. Corrado Hall. UP.

We can't wait to see you again this fall, wishing you safe travels for the rest of your summer!