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 explore 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.
Welcome, new Warrior, to where you belong!
Time to gear up and be prepared for the start of Fall semester!
No Registration Required
All new to ESU students are registered automatically in Warrior Welcome, as participation is required. Check-in for students living on campus will be Wednesday, August 20 & Thursday, August 21 and Commuter check-in will be Thursday, August 21, at The Hoeffner Science and Technology Center. You will receive your name badge and Warrior Welcome information. See you SOON!
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Residential Move-in Information
Make Your MoveGet the most important information for moving into your new room on Campus!
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Commuter Essentials
Come and Go InfoComplete the checklist to ensure that you are ready for your ride!
Things you can do NOW before coming to campus!
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 Welcome Weekend
During Warrior Welcome, 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 Welcome Schedule
Here is the schedule for all incoming students that will launch them to success this fall!
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New Student Residence Hall Move-In
Check in at your assigned residence hall. Confirm your move-in date and time on the Residence Life and Housing Webpage. |
8 a.m.
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2 p.m.
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Assigned Residence Halls
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Dinner
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4:30 p.m.
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7 p.m.
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Dansbury Commons Dining Hall
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Wellness Hours
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3 p.m.
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9 p.m.
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Mattioli Recreation Center
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Welcome Activities
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7 p.m.
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9 p.m.
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Residence Halls
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Residential College Orientation
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8 a.m.
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2 p.m.
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Assigned Locations
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New Student Residence Hall Move-In
Check in at your assigned residence hall. Confirm your move-in date and time on the Residence Life and Housing Webpage. |
8 a.m.
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2 p.m.
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Assigned Residence Halls
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Warrior Welcome Check-In for Commuter Students
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2 p.m.
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3 p.m.
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Science and Technology Center Lobby
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Group Meet Up
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3 p.m.
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4 p.m.
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Assigned Locations
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PlayFair
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4 p.m.
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5:30 p.m.
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Mattioli Recreation Center
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New Student Welcome Cookout
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5:30 p.m.
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7:30 p.m.
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Main Quad
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Movie Night
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8 p.m.
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9:30 p.m.
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Main Quad
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| Program | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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Group Meet up & Breakfast
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8 a.m.
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9:45 a.m.
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Assigned Locations/Dansbury Commons Dining Hall
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Meet Your College
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10 a.m.
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12 p.m.
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Assigned Locations
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Group Meet up & Lunch
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12 p.m.
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2 p.m.
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Assigned Locations/Dansbury Commons Dining Hall
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I Said, You Said
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2 p.m.
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4 p.m.
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Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
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Dinner
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4:30 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.
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Dansbury Commons Dining Hall
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Commuter Essentials
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6:30 p.m.
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7:45 p.m.
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Beers Lecture Hall
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Residential Community Meetings
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6:30 p.m.
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7:45 p.m.
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Residence Halls/Assigned Locations
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Walk of the Warrior
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7:45 p.m.
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9 p.m.
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Mattioli Recreation Center
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| Program | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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Warrior Induction Group Meet Up & Brunch
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9 a.m.
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10:30 a.m.
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Assigned Locations/Dansbury Commons Dining Hall
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The Warrior Code (Red Groups)
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10:45 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
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Mattioli Recreation Center
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Warrior Wellbeing (Black Groups)
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10:45 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
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Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
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The Warrior Code (Black Groups)
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11:45 a.m.
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12:30 p.m.
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Mattioli Recreation Center
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Warrior Wellbeing (Red Groups)
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11:45 a.m.
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12:30 p.m.
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Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
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Group Snack Break
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12:30 p.m.
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1 p.m.
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Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
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Punch Line Drunk
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1 p.m.
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2:30 p.m.
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Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
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Scavenger Hunt
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2:30 p.m.
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4:30 p.m.
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All Campus
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Break & Dinner
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4:30 p.m.
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7 p.m.
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Dansbury Commons Dining Hall
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The 308
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7 p.m.
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9 p.m.
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Sycamore Parking Lot
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| Program | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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Brunch/Lunch
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10 a.m.
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2 p.m.
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Dansbury Commons Dining Hall
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Help Hub
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1 p.m.
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4 p.m.
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Science and Technology Center Lobby
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Campus Wide Cookout
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4 p.m.
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7 p.m.
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Main Quad
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VIP Bookstore Event
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2 p.m.
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8 p.m.
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University Center
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Important Links to Gear up for the Semester
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Commuters: Get the 411 on essentials for traveling to campus
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eCard: Need your picture and/or ID?
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Missed Summer Orientation? Find out more!
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Financial Aid, Registration, Billing, Transfer & Veterans
/current-students/student-enrollment-center/index.php -
Family Weekend - September 19 to 20, 2025
/family-weekend/index.php -
Homecoming Weekend - October 10 to 11, 2025
/homecoming/index.php
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admission@esu.edu
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