An Exclusive Experience for 1st Year and Transfer Students

ESU is excited to prepare you for your academic and campus life experience! Starting now, you can exploring the many services and programs that ESU has to offer.

The culminating event prior to the start of Fall semester classes is the Warrior Induction Weekend: Friday, August 23 to Sunday, August 25, 2024.

A brief over of the weekend is below with the detailed schedule to be posted & accessible in mid-July.

Line It Up!

August is right around the corner, and now is time to gear up and be prepared for the start of Fall semester!

Things you can do NOW before coming to campus!

Warrior Induction is a two-part process. Start now by exploring the many services and programs that ESU has to offer. Spend time learning about:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L) is ESU’s course management program. D2L will help you connect to course resources and interact with other Warriors and your faculty.
  • WarriorFish will help you set up appointments and connect you to supportive resources.
  • Way of the Warrior embodies a set of principles and values that Warriors should embrace and exemplify.
  • Campus Life helps you get connected to people, experiences, and resources.

Your induction culminates with the start of the fall semester: Warrior Induction Weekend

During Warrior Induction Weekend, you will

  • Establish and build community with your peers, staff, and faculty
  • Engage with your campus resources and success network
  • Embrace academic expectations and support
  • Empower yourself to take action
  • Enrich your knowledge of the Ways of the Warrior

Warrior Induction Weekend Schedule

Here is the schedule for all incoming students that will launch them to success this fall!

Thursday, August 22
Time Topic Location
8:00 am - 2:00 pm Residential Colleges & LLC New Student Move-in: College of Business Management, College of Education, Honors Program, College Of Health Sciences LLC, and STEM Program. Assigned Residence Halls
8:00 am - 2:00 pm Warrior Induction Check-In: Residential Colleges & LLC New Students
Pick up your name tag and materials for the weekend

Dansbury Commons

Friday, August 23
Time Topic Location
8:00 am - 2:00 pm New Student Move-In Assigned Residence Halls
8:00 am - 2:00 pm Warrior Induction Check-In: Residential Students
Pick up your name tag and materials for the weekend

Dansbury Commons

2:00 - 4:00 pm Warrior Induction Check-In: Commuter Students
Pick up your name tag and materials for the weekend

Dansbury Commons

4:30 - 6:30 pm Warrior Induction Group Meet Up & Dinner
Engage in fun, interactive, and dynamic activities with your peers and group leaders and head to dinner with them as well!
Assigned Locations/Dansbury Commons
6:30 - 8:00 pm Playfair
Come meet your peers and participate in a giant ice breaker.
Koehler Fieldhouse
8:00 - 9:30 pm Walk of The Warrior
Be part of a campus tradition featuring a candle-lit ceremony welcoming new Warriors to the ESU community.
Mattioli Recreation Center
Saturday, August 24
Time Topic Location
9:00 - 10:00 am Warrior Induction Information Station
Stop by if you have any questions
Dansbury Commons
9:00 am - 10:15 pm Warrior Induction Group Meet Up & Brunch
Engage in fun, interactive, and dynamic activities with your peers and group leaders
Assigned Locations/Dansbury Commons
10:30 - 11:00 am Welcome Mattioli Recreation Center
11:00 - 12:30 pm Celebrating Your Warrior Identity
Participate in the interactive experience cerebrating each other and challenging us to see the world beyond our own lens presented by an incredible guest speaker, Justin Brown
Mattioli Recreation Center
12:45 - 1:30 pm The Warrior Code (Warrior Red Groups)
Enrich your knowledge around your rights and responsibilities as a Warrior
Mattioli Recreation Center
12:45 - 1:30 pm Warrior Well-Being (Warrior Gray Groups)
Engage with campus health & wellness resources
Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
1:45 - 2:30 pm

The Warrior Code (Warrior Gray Groups)

Enrich your knowledge around your rights and responsibilities as a Warrior

Mattioli Recreation Center
1:45pm - 2:30pm

Warrior Well-Being (Warrior Red Groups)

Engage with campus health & wellness resources

Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
2:45pm - 3:45pm Warrior Success (All Warrior Groups)
Embrace academic expectations and learn about support from your success network
Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
4:00pm - 5:20pm

Warriors Taking Action

Empower yourself to take action and make informed decisions in an interactive session with I Said, You Said

Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
5:20pm - 7:00 pm Break & Optional Dinner
Enjoy some downtime and grab dinner
Dansbury Commons
7:00pm - 8:15 pm Residential Community Meetings
Residents are required to attend the first-floor meeting with their Resident Advisor

Assigned Residence Halls

7:00pm - 8:15 pm Commuter Essentials
From parking to campus life, get the most important information to navigate campus
Lower Sycamore
8:15pm - 11:00 pm The 308
Enjoy a night of music, games, entertainment, and fun with friends. Best of all connect with student organizations to start getting involved!
Sycamore Parking Lot
Sunday, August 25
Optional - See the Worship Schedule packet insert for opportunities to celebrate your individual spirituality.
Time Topic Location
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Optional - Brunch/Lunch
Option to eat at Dansbury Commons (19) - All you can eat, campus dining experience.
Dansbury Commons
1:00pm - 4:00 pm Warrior Help Hub
Get the 411 and hands on support for essential campus software programs needed for your journey at ESU. Get your Warrior Induction t-shirt here!
Sci Tech Lobby
1:00pm - 4:00 pm Warrior Wellness
Your wellness matters to us, take part in a wellness activity of your preference.
Mattioli Recreation Center
2:00pm - 8:00 pm VIP Bookstore Event
Exclusive shopping event for Warriors Only, featuring refreshments, games, discounts, DJ, and more…
University Center
4:30pm - 7:00 pm Warrior Cookout
Join faculty and staff for a welcome to campus meal.
Main Quad

Important Links to Gear up for the Semester

For assistance or special accommodations, please contact newtoesu@esu.edu or (570) 422-3291. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, services for physical, cognitive, visual or auditory assistance.

Contact Us

We are here to answer your questions! Email us at newtoesu@esu.edu and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Contact Information

Campus Address
200 Prospect Street
Phone:
5704223394
Title of Department Leader
Executive Director
Name
Joe Akob
Phone:
570-422-3291