8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• Move-In: New on-campus residents will be greeted as they arrive on campus. The Res Life team will assign room keys, and then the fun begins. Moving in! More information about New Student Move-In can be found here. 

• Student ID: For anyone who did not have their Student ID photo taken during STAR, you must do so by 1:30 p.m. (Physical Plant, located at 727 Winnebago Street).

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Food Trucks & Resource Fair: Kick-off Orientation by swinging over to Assisi Courtyard to purchase lunch from some of our favorite local food trucks, and learn about how you can get involved around campus.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Mary of the Angels Chapel Tours: If you are interested in touring the Chapel, we have tours departing at 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. Meet at the Student Union Bookstore.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

• Off-Campus First-Year Student Check-In: New first-year students that are not living on campus should check in for Orientation in the Nursing Center First Floor Lobby.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Let’s Talk Nutrition: Our dining services team will answer questions about meal plans, dietary needs, and employment. Stop in if interested. (Nursing Center Room 196).

2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 1: Get to know your Bene (Orientation Leader) and your VUSM-100 classmates, who will also be the group of students that you'll be with throughout Orientation (see name tag for location).

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

• Welcome & Blessing Ceremony: A Viterbo tradition for a meaningful transition! This event is for students, parents, and families (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

• Class of 2029 Photo: Following the Welcome & Blessing Ceremony, we will head to the Varsity Athletic Center (VAC) for a class photo! Parents and families, please head to the Assisi Courtyard - we'll join you there shortly for our New Beginnings Dinner.

4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

• Break and New Beginnings Dinner: Families are invited to stay for dinner in Assisi Courtyard before departing. Use this time to say your goodbyes, and start meeting new people!

6:15 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 2: The Circle

It is time to meet back up with your Bene for another session to help set the stage for the rest of the weekend (see name tag for location).

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Community @ VU: You will have a floor program hosted by your RAs to get to know your new neighbors and learn the essentials before staying overnight for the first time.

• Inside Scoop: Students living off-campus will meet in the Hawk’s Nest in the first floor of Marian Hall for an ice cream social.

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

• S’more Fun: Join us in Marian Courtyard for s’mores, glow-in-the-dark volleyball, music, and yard games. A great way to meet new people and make lasting connections!

7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

• Breakfast in the Caf. Student ID needed.

8:15 a.m.- 8:45a.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 3: Technology at VU. Learn tips and tricks about email, Moodle, and more from your Bene (see name tag for location).

8:45 a.m.- 9:10 a.m.

• Professors Perspective: Meet with your VUSM-100 instructor (see name tag for location).

9:20 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

• First Lecture @ VU: Professors Lin Rauch & Benjamin Gonzalez present on the book: This Changes Everything by Tyler Merritt (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

• Inclusion @ VU: Learn about how we create a culture together where every person can be seen and celebrated! (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Finding Your Way @ VU: Your Bene will provide a behind-the-scenes tour through academic buildings and highlight key campus resources.

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Academics @ VU: Grab lunch from Assisi Courtyard and head to your assigned classrooms to meet faculty from your major (see name tag for location).

1:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

• Brave Spaces: Let’s create a brave space to talk about healthy relationships, consent, and bystander intervention (see name tag for location).

2:25 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 4: Support at VU. Learn about support services available to you as a student (see name tag for location).

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Socialize and Settle-In: This is your time to socialize, explore, and unpack.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Dinner in the Caf. Student ID needed.

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Mission IMPROVable: High-energy comedy at its fastest and funniest, with lots of audience interaction (Fine Arts Center Recital Hall)

8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• Night @ the Rec: Join CREW for a night of fun—trivia, volleyball, basketball, pickleball & more! Sign up for intramurals and group fitness, and get your facility questions answered. (Mathy Center)

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Breakfast in the Caf. Student ID needed.

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. (Check-in)

• Orientation Service Saturday: A highlight of orientation, Service Saturday provides a great opportunity to serve and connect with your community. (Nursing Center Lobby). A post-service lunch is included.

12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Break: Use this time to relax after all your hard work.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (two options)

• Bus System 101: Guided by the Benes, catch a ride to Walmart, stock up on last-minute supplies, and learn about the La Crosse MTU System. Meet at the Student Union. Student ID needed.
• Explore La Crosse: Guided by the Benes, this is your chance to explore downtown La Crosse! Various groups leave from the Clocktower at 1:30 p.m. sharp!

3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Visit the Outdoor Athletics Complex: Join us for a V-Hawk Women's Soccer Game. Meet at the Clock Tower, buses leave at 3:30 p.m. sharp!

6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• V-Hawk Cookout, Yard Games & Movie: Returning students join the party for a night of food and fun in Assisi Courtyard! Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. (Assisi Courtyard).

• You deserve a day of rest! Relax and recharge before the start of your academic journey. 
• Optional activities include: 
  • Morning coffee crawl: Meet at the Clocktower at 9 a.m.
  • Afternoon kickball: Meet in Assisi Courtyard at 3 p.m.
  • Viterbo Choir Placements: Click here to sign up. Meet in Fine Arts Center 435. 

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Mandatory Resident Hall Meeting: Required for all students living on campus. Talk to your RA for details.

All new students are paired with an Orientation Leader, called a Bene, who is an experienced V-Hawk that is here to support and guide your transition to Viterbo.

Watch your Viterbo email this summer to find out who your Bene Leader is and which Orientation Group you are placed in. Each group has its own schedule of meeting times and locations. 

Your Orientation Group (also your VUSM-100 classmates) will help you build the skills and connections to start strong. You will explore campus, discover resources, and learn what it means to be a V-Hawk.

Come ready to meet new people, have fun, and get to know Viterbo and La Crosse!

Please contact us at orientation@viterbo.edu with any additional questions. 

All on-campus transfer students are required to attend the full-day orientation on Thursday. 

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• Move-In: New on-campus residents will be greeted as they arrive on campus. The Res Life team will assign room keys, and then the fun begins. Moving in! More information about New Student Move-In can be found here. 

• Student ID: For anyone who did not have their Student ID photo taken during STAR, you must do so by 1:30 p.m. (Physical Plant).

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Food Trucks & Resource Fair: Kick-off Orientation by swinging over to Assisi Courtyard to purchase lunch from some of our favorite local food trucks, and learn about how you can get involved around campus.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Mary of the Angels Chapel Tours: If you are interested in touring the Chapel, we have tours departing at 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.. Meet at the Student Union Bookstore.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Let’s Talk Nutrition: Our dining services team will answer questions about meal plans, dietary needs, and employment. Stop in if interested. (Nursing Center Room 196).

2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 1: Get to know your transfer mentor and Benes (Brophy Center 124).

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

• Welcome & Blessing Ceremony: A Viterbo tradition for a meaningful transition! This event is for students, parents, and families (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

• Break: Take this time to unpack and settle-in. 

4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

• New Beginnings Dinner: Families are invited to stay for dinner in Assisi Courtyard before departing. Use this time to say your goodbyes, and start meeting new people!

6:15 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

• Break: Take this time to unpack and settle-in

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Community @ VU: On-Campus students will have a floor program hosted by your RAs to get to know your new neighbors and learn the essentials before staying overnight for the first time.

• Inside Scoop: Students living off-campus will meet in the Hawk’s Nest o the first floor of Marian Hall for an ice cream social.

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

• S’more Fun: Join us in Marian Courtyard for s’mores, glow-in-the-dark volleyball, music, and yard games. A great way to meet new people and make lasting connections!

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Breakfast available in the Caf for students on a meal plan. Student ID needed.

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Orientation Check-In: Off-Campus Transfer and Non-Traditional Students will check-in during this time. (Reinhart Center Lobby). You can also use this time to get your Viterbo ID, purchase a parking permit, or any other items that you would like to take care of. 

9:00 a.m.- 9:10 a.m.

• Inizio Bene (Start Well): Meet your transfer mentor and Benes (Reinhart Center 134). 

9:20 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

• First Lecture @ VU: Professors Lin Rauch & Benjamin Gonzalez present on the book: This Changes Everything by Tyler Merritt (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

• Inclusion @ VU: Learn about how we create a culture together where every person can be seen and celebrated! (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

• Finding Your Way @ VU: Your Bene will provide a behind-the-scenes tour through academic buildings and highlight key campus resources. (Assisi Courtyard). 

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Academics @ VU: Grab lunch from the Fine Arts Center Lobby and head to your assigned classrooms to meet faculty from your major (see name tag for location).

1:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

• Brave Spaces: Let’s create a brave space to talk about healthy relationships, consent, and bystander intervention (see name tag for location).

2:25 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

• THRIVE @ VU - Session 4: Technology and closing session: Learn tips and tricks about email, Moodle, and more from your Bene, and ask any remaining questions you have. 

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Socialize and Settle-In: This is your time to socialize, explore, and unpack.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Dinner available in the Caf for students on a meal plan. Student ID needed.

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Breakfast in the Caf. Student ID needed.

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. (Check-in)

• Orientation Service Saturday: A highlight of orientation, Service Saturday provides a great opportunity to serve and connect with your community. (Mathy Center). A post-service lunch is included in the Caf.

12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Break: Use this time to relax after all your hard work.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (two options)

• Bus System 101: Guided by the Benes, catch a ride to Walmart, stock up on last-minute supplies, and learn about the La Crosse MTU System. Meet at the Student Union. Student ID needed.
• Explore La Crosse: Guided by the Benes, this is your chance to explore downtown La Crosse! Various groups leave from the Clocktower at 1:30 p.m. sharp!

3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Visit the Outdoor Athletics Complex: Join us for a V-Hawk Women's Soccer Game. Meet at the Clock Tower, buses leave at 3:30 p.m. sharp!

6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• V-Hawk Cookout, Yard Games & Movie: Returning students join the party for a night of food and fun in Assisi Courtyard! Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. (Assisi Courtyard).

• You deserve a day of rest! Relax and recharge before the start of your academic journey. 
• Optional activities include: 
  • Morning coffee crawl: Meet at the Clocktower at 9 a.m.
  • Afternoon kickball: Meet in Assisi Courtyard at 3 p.m.
  • Viterbo Choir Placements: Click here to sign up. Meet in Fine Arts Center 435. 

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Mandatory Resident Hall Meeting: Required for all students living on campus. Talk to your RA for details.

All new students are paired with an Orientation Leader, called a Bene, who is an experienced V-Hawk that is here to support and guide your transition to Viterbo.

Watch your Viterbo email this summer to find out who your Bene Leader is, and which Orientation Group you are placed in. Each group has its own schedule of meeting times and locations. 

Your Orientation Group will help you build the skills and connections to start strong. You will explore campus, discover resources, and learn what it means to be a V-Hawk.

Come ready to meet new people, have fun, and get to know Viterbo and La Crosse!

Please contact us at orientation@viterbo.edu with any additional questions. 

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• Move-In: New on-campus residents will be greeted as they arrive on campus. The Res Life team will assign room keys, and then the fun begins. Moving in!  More information about New Student Move-In can be found here. 

• Vector Module Completion: New students must complete the three healthy living modules before arriving to campus. Failure to do so will cause registration holds. If your student has yet to do this, computer labs are available in Murphy Center Room 316 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Student ID: For anyone who did not have their Student ID photo taken during STAR, your student must do so by 1:30 p.m. (Physical Plant, located at 727 Winnebago Street).

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Food Trucks & Resource Fair: Kick-off Orientation by swinging over to Assisi Courtyard to purchase lunch from some of our favorite local food trucks, and learn about how you can get involved around campus.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Mary of the Angels Chapel Tours: If you are interested in touring the Chapel, we have tours departing at 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.  Meet at the Student Union Bookstore.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Let’s Talk Nutrition: Our dining services team will answer questions about your student's meal plans, dietary needs, and employment. Stop in if interested. (Nursing Center Room 196).

2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

• Family and Guest Orientation: Any family members and guests supporting their students are invited to this session. Our Student Affairs and Counseling Staff will be exploring strategies to support your student now and moving into the semester.  (Nursing Center Room 196).

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

• Welcome & Blessing Ceremony: A Viterbo tradition for a meaningful transition! This event is for students, parents, and families (Fine Arts Center Main Theatre).

4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

•  Parents and families, please head to the Assisi Courtyard. Your student will head to the Varsity Athletic Center for their Class of 2029 Photo. We'll join you in the Courtyard for the New Beginnings Dinner shortly!

4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

• Break and New Beginnings Dinner: Families are invited to stay for dinner in Assisi Courtyard before departing. Use this time to say your goodbye to your student and send them off on this new adventure!