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Orientation & Move-In

Orientation & Move-In

New Students, orientation sessions and shuttles are cancelled for January 14, 2024 due to winter weather. Please check your email for details and the latest updates!

Orientation

As you make your transition to University of the Ozarks this spring, we want you to be prepared for your college journey. New Student Orientation will provide you with many different resources, connections, memories, and more that will set you up for a successful start to your college career.

Please feel free to contact to the Office of Student Life at 479-979-1322 or studentlife@ozarks.edu if you have any questions regarding new student orientation. Check down below for details related to Freshman New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, and the Orientation & Move-In Schedules.

Freshman New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is a special part of your transition to University of the Ozarks. Taking place the weekend prior to the beginning of classes, from from January 14-15, 2024, new freshman students are required to attend days filled with very special events tailored to assist you in beginning your journey as a college student at Ozarks! During New Student Orientation, we hope you will gain valuable knowledge, friendships, connections, and more that will benefit you during your college career.Below you will find the summarized version of our New Student Orientation.

All first-year students, commuters and students living on campus, are required to participate in New Student Orientation. These activities cover a wide range of topics and information to ensure that you are set up for success at Ozarks. Events will begin as early as 9:00 a.m. and last until 9 p.m. Please refer to the Get Prepared for Move-In and Orientation section for more details on preparing for your journey at Ozarks.

SUNday, January 14

2 – 4 PMNew Student Move-In – Assigned Residence Hall
2 – 4 PMPick up Student ID, iPad & books
4 – 6 PMOrientation Sessions
6 – 7:30 PMDinner – Borck Dining Hall
7:30 – 10 PMLate Night Programming

Monday, January 15

7 – 9 AM Breakfast – Borck Dining Hall
9 AM – 12 PMOrientation Sessions
12 PM – 1:30 PMLunch – Borck Dining Hall
2 – 5 PMOrientation Sessions
5:30 – 7:30 PMDinner – Borck Dining Hall
7:30 – 10 PMLate Night Programming
Transfer New Student Orientation

Transfer students planning to live on campus in the residential halls will need to move into the residence halls on Sunday, January 14th 2PM – 4PM at your assigned residence hall. Transfer Student Orientation is not required but is highly encouraged and beneficial, and will take place on January 15th at various times.

Transfer students living off campus will need to check-in with us on Monday, January 15th 9:30AM – 10:30AM at Student Life Office (1st floor in Seay Student Center). Plan to park in Parking Lot L and follow the signs to check-in.

Transfer Student Orientation is designed to provide students with information on campus resources, connect with faculty and staff members, and learn what it means to be an Ozarks Eagle. Attendance to Transfer Student Orientation is highly encouraged for our new transfer students. All Transfer Students are encouraged and welcome to attend all Freshmen New Student Orientation Session from January 14-15, 2024. Make sure you have registered for this event by going to your my.ozarks.edu checklist.

Please check your email for more information regarding your move-in/commuter check-in date and time-frame and orientation information. You can also refer to the Get Prepared for Orientation & Move-In section below for more details on preparing for your journey at Ozarks.

Sunday, January 14

2 – 4 PMNew Student Move-In – Assigned Residence Hall
2 – 4 PMPick up Student ID, iPad & books

Monday, January 15

7 – 9 AM Breakfast – Borck Dining Hall
9:30 – 10:30 AMCommuter Student Check-In – Student Life Office (1st floor in Seay Student Center)
9 AM – 10:30 AMPick up Student ID, iPad & books
10:30 AM – 11:30 AMOrientation Sessions
11:30 AM – 1 PMLunch – Borck Dining Hall
12 – 2 PMLocate Your classrooms with Ambassadors
1:30 – 4 PMOrientation Sessions
5:30 – 7:30 PMDinner – Borck Dining Hall
7:30 – 10 PMLate Night Programming

Getting Prepared for Orientation & Move-In

As a new student at University of the Ozarks, we want to ensure that you and your family are prepared as much as possible for Orientation and Move-In. Please review the Orientation & Move-In checklist below, as it lists important steps you should take to ensure you are ready to start your journey at Ozarks.


Register for Orientation.

New Student Orientation is a requirement for all incoming freshmen students. Registration is located on your my.ozarks.edu checklist. Go sign up and verify with us your attendance!

Complete the remaining items on your my.ozarks.edu student checklist.

It is important that you complete all of the items listed on your my.ozarks.edu checklist to ensure all important documents and procedures are completed prior to your attendance at orientation.

Prepare for Move-in on January 14, 2024.
  • All new students will move into their assigned residence halls from 2PM – 4PM on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
  • If you are have any questions please contact the Office of Student Life at 479-979-1322 for assistance.
Be ready to engage and connect with fellow Ozarks Eagles!

Orientation is going to be beneficial to you in a number of ways, and being fully engaged in your orientation sessions will help you get the most out of your experience during New Student Orientation and Transfer Student Orientation. Make sure you are on time for each session and you are prepared with questions and/or comments beforehand. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and fully participate in the orientation sessions.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the New Student Orientation, please send your request to Vanessa Hollowell, Director of Student Success Center, at 479-979-1404 or email vjhollow@ozarks.edu.  Any request should be made by January 2, 2024. 


Spring 2024

Shuttles – Little Rock International Airport to Ozarks

The Little Rock Airport shuttle service established to help transport new students from the Little Rock International Airport to University of the Ozarks campus will take place from January 13 -14, 2024. If you would like to use this service, please send us your travel itinerary. The Little Rock airport shuttle service is available to domestic and international students.

Please note the times listed for each airport shuttle trip are the arrival times to the Little Rock Airport. This means you must plan your arrival to the Little Rock Airport prior to this time to ensure your ride on the university shuttle. More details on the shuttle service from the Little Rock International Airport to Ozarks campus will be provided to those students who sign up using the travel itinerary form.

**Please make sure you are aware of your assigned move-in and orientation start date and time-frame before booking your flight to Arkansas and filling out the travel itinerary form to utilize the Little Rock airport shuttle service.

See our full list of shuttles available.


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