Listen to General Robert B. Neller, the 37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. Business casual attire is requested.

Join the Student Ministry Board for a night of prayer to start off the semester.

Hosted by President and Mrs. Arnn. Business casual attire is requested.

Learn about the Library’s resources and services. Stop by for giveaways and a 30-minute orientation.

Plaster AuditoriumLearn about security protocols and ways to stay connected in an emergency.

Hear Associate Vice President for Curriculum David Whalen lecture on the College motto: Virtus Tentamine Gaudet, Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.

Learn from Professor of English Justin Jackson about academic honesty.

Chief Rogers will lead a cadence run around main campus culminating with a presentation at the Civil War monument

Join your fellow first-year men to meet the Dean of Men Aaron Petersen and Associate Dean Jeffery “Chief” Rogers

Join your fellow first-year women to meet the Vice President of Student Affairs Diane Philipp, Dean of Women Rebekah Bollen, and Associate Dean Stephanie Gravel.

Listen to President Arnn unpack the meaning and purpose of the Hillsdale College Honor Code. Bring your copy of the Nicomachean Ethics to assist in the discussion

An important presentation about the core curriculium, class registration, and schedule changes from Registrar Lacey McConnell.

Get to know your dormmates while enjoying a catered dinner at your residence halls.

Kick-off your first evening on campus by meeting your fellow classmates and the Student Activities Office staff.

Listen to President Arnn address new students and families with an introduction to Hillsdale College and the Freshman Pledge. You and your guests will part ways afterwards to begin orientation.

Learn about your Hillsdale email account, cloud storage, and cyber security from our ITS staff. Stick around for one-on-one assistance.

Begin your journey by checking in with an Admissions Counselor in the lobby of the Searle Center. You will receive a welcome folder with essential orientation information and a t-shirt.

Resident Assistants and Orientation Guides help you settle into your new home

Gather with new friends and current students for a casual celebration of your fi rst night on campus hosted by Campus Rec.

Resident Assistants and Orientation Guides help you settle into your new home

Listen to General Robert B. Neller, the 37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, speak on leadership as you begin your time at Hillsdale College. Business casual attire is requested.

Location: Searle Center

Hosted by President and Mrs. Arnn. Business casual attire is requested.

Location: Broadlawn

Learn about the Library’s resources and services. Stop by for giveaways and a 30-minute orientation.

Location: Mossey Library

Hear Vice President for Curriculum Dr. David Whalen lecture on the College motto: Virtus Tentamine Gaudet, Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Learn from Professor of English Dr. Justin Jackson about the importance of academic honesty.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Join your fellow first-year men to meet the Dean of Men Aaron Petersen and Associate Dean Jeff “Chief” Rogers.

Location: Markel Auditorium

Join your fellow first-year women to meet the Vice President of Student Affairs Diane Philipp, Dean of Women Rebekah Bollen, and Associate Dean Stephanie Gravel.

Location: Plaster Auditorium