Week of Welcome

7:30am – 10:00am: Residential Check-In and Clearance

East Parking Lot/ Grimm Hall Patio
All new students will receive their check-in time via their Eagles Email. Please arrive at your scheduled time and check in at the East Lot. You will receive your welcome packet with the W.O.W. Schedule and your nametag. Residential Students will be directed to check in with RES Life.

Students with holds on their accounts will need to clear their holds before being able to move into their housing assignment. You can look up holds via your MyRecords account. In order to speed up your check-in process, holds with the following departments should be cleared prior to your arrival on campus.

• Admissions
• Bursar
• Financial Aid
• Registrar
• Wellness Center

7:30am – 11:30am: Residential Move-In

Uppers Lawn
Residential students will check in at Uppers Lawn to meet their Resident Director and Resident Assistant. You will pick up your key and Hunt shirt at your designated building’s tent. Cars will be directed to move-in zones based on their housing assignment. Once the vehicle is completely unloaded, you will be directed to park in the Main Lot.

8:00am – 7:00pm: Information Booth Open

Student Union Patio
If you have any questions during the weekend, feel free to stop by the Information booth. Stop by the information booth for: extra schedules, lanyards, meal tickets, or for late check-in.

8:00am – 6:00pm: Eagle’s Landing Open

Eagle’s Landing (To left of Student Union)
If you need a snack or a coffee pick-me-up at any point during your busy day, our on-campus coffee shop is the place to go!

8:00am – 4:00pm: Bookstore Open

Bookstore (Gym Breezeway)
Pick up Concordia swag or purchase your textbooks at our bookstore, located in the heart of campus.

8:00am – 5:00pm: Mailroom Open

Mailroom (Ground Level of the Student Union)
Visit the Mailroom to set up your mailbox or pick up any packages. All personal mail can be sent to Concordia’s address:
Your Name
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612

8:00am – 4:30pm: Campus Safety Open

The Campus Safety and Wellness Building (CSW)
Visit the Campus Safety office to receive information about parking decals, ID photos, along with the lost & found.

9:00am – 11:30am: International Student Mandatory Legal Orientation

Student Union 201
ALL new international students are required to attend the Mandatory International Student Orientation before starting classes at Concordia. This orientation is designed to provide all the information as an F-1 (undergraduate and graduate) or J-1 (ISEP) student and tools you will need to succeed as a student at Concordia. After orientation, student leaders called “PALs” (Peer Advising Leaders) will guide you to lunch. Following lunch, you will have a break and then all undergraduate students will transition to join W.O.W. (week of welcome) to connect with the new incoming freshman and transfer students for the fall 2026 semester. This is a great way to meet new friends and become familiar with Concordia before beginning classes!

10:00am – 11:00am: Commuter Check-In and Clearance

East Parking Lot/ Grimm Hall Patio
All new students will receive their check-in time to their Eagles Email. Please arrive at your scheduled time and check in at the East Lot. You will receive your welcome packet with the W.O.W. Schedule and your nametag.

You can look up holds via your MyRecords account. In order to speed up your check-in process, holds with the following departments should be cleared prior to your arrival on campus.

• Admissions
• Bursar
• Financial Aid
• Registrar
• Wellness Center

10:00am – 11:00am: Coffee Lounge in Denault for Commuters

Denault Auditorium
Commuters, come enjoy some coffee while you wait for the commuter workshop to begin at 11:30.

11:30am – 12:30pm: Commuter Workshop

DeNault Auditorium, Grimm Hall 120
Meet other commuter students, learn about lounge spaces on campus, and hear about all of the fun commuter events to add to your calendar- including $1 commuter lunches! Make sure to attend for your chance to win some awesome prizes to make your life as a commuter easier!

12:30pm – 1:30pm: Parent Session in Spanish #1

Unity Center
Join WINGS & First Gen Coordinator Brianna Garza Farin for a parent session in Spanish to get key information about supporting your student during their Concordia experience.

11:30am – 2:00pm: Lunch Zone

Commons Lawn

11:30am – 2:00pm: Academic Department and Campus Resource Fair

Gym Breezeway
Check out all that Concordia has to offer to help you succeed academically, socially, and spiritually. Students who check in via QR code will be entered into the Saturday Closing Ceremony raffle for a chance to win prizes worth up to $500! If you have not taken your ID photo yet, make sure to visit Campus Safety’s booth by the gym entrance.

2:00pm – 2:30pm: Presidential Welcome

Nelson Amphitheater
Students, Families, and Supporters are invited to join us for the official start to W.O.W. President Michael Thomas and ASCUI (Associated Students of Concordia University Irvine) President Brody Collins will share a few words about the Concordia experience.

2:30pm – 4:00pm: First PAL Time

Nelson Amphitheater
All new students will take the incoming class of 2030 photo. First-time, first-year students will break off into their PAL (Peer Advising Leader) groups, as indicated by the team name of their nametag. This time is your opportunity to get to know your team, meet with your PAL, and get excited for the events of the weekend!

2:30pm – 4:00pm: Transfer Workshop

Grimm Hall 302
After taking the new student group photo, transfer students will follow their Transfer Mentor to the Transfer Workshop. Transfer Success Coach, Alyssa Cloward, will lead you through a time of networking and learning about campus and local resources specific to the transfer student experience. Join for a chance to win prizes!

2:30pm – 4:00pm: Parent Session with Administration

CU Arena
Parents, Families, and Supporters are invited to hear from Concordia University Irvine leadership about what to expect from the Concordia experience and how to support your student during their first year.
You will hear from:

• Dr. Michael Thomas, President
• Rev. Dr. Scott Ashmon, Senior Vice President, Provost
• Megan Bouslaugh, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
• Quinton Anderson, Campus Pastor
• Tim Odle, Vice President of University Operations and Athletics

4:00pm – 4:30pm: WOW Family Worship

Nelson Amphitheater
Gather in worship with the Concordia family in this special worship service, led by our campus ministry team, abbey west, and Campus Pastor Quinton Anderson.

4:30pm – 7:00pm: Dinner Zone

Commons Lawn

4:30pm – 5:30pm: Honors Welcome Session

DeNault Auditorium, Grimm Hall 120
Honors Program students and supporters are invited to meet with the Director of the program to learn more about the experiences and courses offered for Honors students.

4:30pm – 5:30pm: Athletics Session

Hear from the Athletic Director, Crystal Rosenthal.

5:00pm – 6:00pm: Disability Access Services (DAS) Orientation for New Students (Learn how to use AIM)

Paul and Cathy Schroeder Library and Learning Commons, Testing Center
Stop by the Testing Center to look at our facilities and meet the Director of DAS, Stephanie Staley. Light refreshments provided.

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Unity Center Open House

Unity Center Annex
Come visit our Multicultural Center and learn about our various cultural clubs and ways to get involved!

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Campus Ministry Center Open House

Campus Ministry Center
Come visit our Campus Ministry center and learn about ways to get involved with our campus ministry team, bible studies, missions, and more!

7:00pm – 9:00pm: Parent, Family, and Supporter Happy Hour

President Thomas’ Home (On Campus behind the Good Shepherd Chapel)
Calling all Parents and Supporters! Join Dr. Michael Thomas, his wife, Kim, and other key members of the Concordia community for drinks and desserts while your student gets settled on campus. This “open house” style event will allow you to meet other families, speak with President Thomas, and unwind from a long day of moving your student into their new home.

7:00pm – 8:30pm: Town Hall and Campus Safety

Nelson Amphitheater
This session is required for all new students, both residential and commuters. You will learn about safety resources on campus and hear about campus policies. At the end of this session, you will get to meet your Resident Assistant (RA) and the other residents in your hall to learn about the fun events in the residence halls. Meet with our Campus Safety team to learn about their resources and services. Those who attend will earn the chance to win prizes worth up to $500!

8:30pm – 10:00pm: Late Nite

Rho Commons
Kick off your first night at college with the party of the year! Pick up a snack from the dessert truck, snap a picture with your new besties at the photo booth, and dance the night away with your fellow Golden Eagles.

10:00pm – 11:30pm: Late Night Activity (Optional)

TBD
Not ready for the night to end? There will be an optional opportunity to make some more memories to end your first night on campus!