Warrior Induction
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
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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 weekendDansbury Commons
- Friday, August 23
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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 weekendDansbury Commons
2:00 - 4:00 pm Warrior Induction Check-In: Commuter Students
Pick up your name tag and materials for the weekendDansbury 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
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Time Topic Location 9:00 - 10:00 am Warrior Induction Information Station
Stop by if you have any questionsDansbury 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 leadersAssigned 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 BrownMattioli Recreation Center 12:45 - 1:30 pm The Warrior Code (Warrior Red Groups)
Enrich your knowledge around your rights and responsibilities as a WarriorMattioli Recreation Center 12:45 - 1:30 pm Warrior Well-Being (Warrior Gray Groups)
Engage with campus health & wellness resourcesAbeloff 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 networkAbeloff 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 dinnerDansbury Commons 7:00pm - 8:15 pm Residential Community Meetings
Residents are required to attend the first-floor meeting with their Resident AdvisorAssigned Residence Halls
7:00pm - 8:15 pm Commuter Essentials
From parking to campus life, get the most important information to navigate campusLower 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
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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
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- 200 Prospect Street
- Phone:
- 5704223394
- Title of Department Leader
- Executive Director
- Name
- Joe Akob
- E:
- jakob@esu.edu
- Phone:
- 570-422-3291
