Orientation
& Move-In.
Welcome to Centenary. Here is everything you need to know about First-Year Orientation and Move-In weekend including your schedule, what to expect, and move-in instructions by residence hall.
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Move-In Day
Friday · Check in at your residence hall
Aug1
Parent Orientation Begins
Friday · 2:00 pm
Aug1
Student Orientation Begins
Saturday Aug 1
Aug3
Orientation Concludes
Sunday · August 2
Student Orientation
Parent Orientation
All Students and Families
Friday
July 31, 2026
9:00 am — 11:00 am
Move-In for First-Year Students
Check in at your assigned residence hall. See move-in instructions below for your specific hall.
11:00 am — 1:00 pm
Lunch
Enjoy lunch on campus at Randle's or head off campus if you'd like.
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
Free Time
Continue moving in, get settled, and explore your new home.
2:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Parent Orientation
Dedicated sessions for families to meet Centenary leadership, learn about campus resources, and get oriented alongside their student.
2:00 pm — 9:30 pm
Student Orientation
Student programming begins. Meet your orientation group, tour campus, and start building your Centenary community.
Saturday
August 1, 2026
8:00 am — 11:00 pm
Student Orientation
Full day of student orientation programming including sessions on academics, campus life, health and wellness, and community.
Sunday
August 2, 2026
8:00 am — 11:00 pm
Student Orientation
Full day of student orientation programming including sessions on academics, campus life, health and wellness, and community.
Monday
August 3, 2026
All Day
First Day of August Term
Classes begin for the August Term including the Centenary in Paris program and other August Term courses.
Full Schedules
Download your orientation schedule.
Download the PDF schedule that matches your group. Students will be assigned to Group A or Group B.
Move-In Instructions
Find your residence hall.
Click your residence hall below to download move-in instructions including parking, check-in location, and what to bring on move-in day.
Have a question about orientation?
The Centenary new student team is ready to help by text or email.