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Orientation for new Skyhawks

Welcome to Orientation! This pivotal session is your gateway to the FLC community, where you'll set your class schedule, dive into campus activities, and connect with fellow Skyhawks. It's an essential step to ensure you're well-prepared and excited for your first year. Together, let's make it unforgettable!

Important dates for Spring 2025 Orientation*

  • Jan 9: Housing Move-in
  • Jan 10: 8 am - 7 pm | Check-in and Orientation.
  • *More detailed information on the schedule will be added soon.

Spring orientation schedule

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Spring orientation schedule

Student schedule

  • 9 - 9:30 a.m. - Check-in, Student Union Lobby
  • 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Welcome, Student Union Ballroom
  • 9:45 - 10:20 a.m. - Resource Fair, San Juan Dining Hall
  • 10:30 - 11:20 a.m. - Tech it Easy, Breakout locations
    • Group 1: Education Business Hall Room 10
    • Group 2: Education Business Hall Room 30
    • Group 3: Education Business Hall Room 34
    • Group 4: Jones Hall 109
    • Group 5: Berndt Hall 570
  • 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. - Lunch, San Juan Dining Hall
  • 1 - 1:50 p.m. - Understanding your Bill, Breakout locations
    Meet in the Student Union Lobby at 12:50 to walk to this session.
    • Group 1: Education Business Hall Room 10
    • Group 2: Education Business Hall Room 30
    • Group 3: Education Business Hall Room 34
    • Group 4: Jones Hall 109
    • Group 5: Berndt Hall 570
  • 2 - 2:45 p.m. - Find your Classroom Tour, Across campus tour
  • 3 - 3:55 p.m. - Skyhawk Panel, Student Union Ballroom
  • 4 - 4:30 p.m. - Closing Session and Scholarship Giveaway, Student Union Ballroom
  • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Campus Essentials (optional time to finish any checklist items)
    Use this optional time to complete any items from your packet’s checklist and connect with campus offices.
    • Student Union
      Student Housing: Cascade Room (Room 112)
      Campus Dining: Senate Chambers (Room 163)
    • Skyhawk Station
      Advising/Financial Aid Billing
      Immunization records Parking Permits Skycard

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Family schedule

  • 9 - 9:30 a.m. - Check-in, Student Union Lobby
  • 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Welcome, Student Union Ballroom
  • 10 - 10:45 a.m. - Navigating Campus, Student Union Vallecito Room
  • 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. - Campus Safety, Student Union Vallecito Room
  • 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. - Lunch, San Juan Dining Hall
  • 1 - 1:50 p.m. - Understanding your Bill, Breakout locations
    Meet in the Student Union Lobby at 12:50 to walk to this session.
    • Group 1: Education Business Hall Room 10
    • Group 2: Education Business Hall Room 30
    • Group 3: Education Business Hall Room 34
    • Group 4: Jones Hall 109
    • Group 5: Berndt Hall 570
  • 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. - Family Mixer, Student Union Vallecito Room
  • 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. - Families as Supporters, Student Union Vallecito Room
  • 4 - 4:30 p.m. - Closing Session and Scholarship Giveaway, Student Union Ballroom
  • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Campus Essentials (optional time to finish any checklist items)
    Use this optional time to complete any items from your packet’s checklist and connect with campus offices.
    • Student Union
      Student Housing: Cascade Room (Room 112)
      Campus Dining: Senate Chambers (Room 163)
    • Skyhawk Station
      Advising/Financial Aid Billing
      Immunization records Parking Permits Skycard

Contact us

FLC is committed to accessible programming for all individuals. The Accessibility Resource Center can help you with accommodations.

Contact ARC

Orientation Office

171 Student Union
Phone: 970-247-7090
Fax: 970-247-7487
Email: orientation@fortlewis.edu

Each PEAK program has its own contacts listed on their websites.

Nicolette Manning
Assistant Director
Student Involvement Center

171 Student Union
Phone: 970-247-7517
Email: nmanning@fortlewis.edu