Neumann University spring welcome week

January 12th-January 21st, 2024

January 12, 2024 Day 1

9:30am-3:00pm
Spring New Student Orientation
For Incoming Students

Location: Check-in at the Mullen Communication Center lobby

Events are for new students and their families throughout the day. Please visit https://www.neumann.edu/orientation for the full schedule of events.

3:00pm-5:00pm
Drop-In Experiences (Optional)
For Incoming Students
  • Accessibility Services (Bachmann Main Building, Lower Level-Student Success Center): Any students who need to register for accommodations for the spring semester are welcome to drop in to complete the required paperwork or discuss their needs with a representative from the Accessibility Services Office.
  • Q&A with TRIO-SSS (Bachmann Main Building, Rm. 025): This will allow students to discover how TRIO-SSS can enhance their Neumann experience! Come learn about TRIO-SSS, its history, and how to apply and be involved!
  • ITR Help Desk 1:1 Meetings (Bachmann Main Building, G06): Students and their families can attend a 1-on-1 session with an IT tech. Students can go through Neumann University account setup and have their IT questions answered.
  • Tutoring, Coaching, & the Writing Center, Oh My! (Bachmann Main Building, Rm. 030): Neumann offers comprehensive academic support services. Stop by to learn more about tutoring, the Writing Center, and academic coaching to support students during their time as Knights!
  • Career & Professional Development (Bachmann Main Building, Rm. 019): Drop in to meet with the Career & Professional Development team for a 15-minute 1:1 meeting around career planning and resources.
  • Business Office Drop-In Hours (Bachmann Main Building, Rm. 104): Stop by the Business Office on the 1st floor of the Bachmann Main Building, Rm. 104, to have questions answered around university tuition & fees, payment plans, and bills.
  • Financial Aid Drop-In Hours: Stop by the Financial Aid Office on the 1st Floor of the Bachmann Main Building to have questions answered or a 1:1 meeting to discuss grants, loans, scholarships, and financial aid.
  • Sports Medicine 1:1 Mtgs (Mirenda Center, Rm. 109): Stop by to speak with Athletic Training staff who offer sports medicine to all varsity and club sport student-athletes as well as provide NovaCare Physical Therapy Services to all Neumann students, faculty, and staff.
  • Undergraduate Nursing Academic Advisement (Bachmann Main Building, Rm. 243): Stop by to speak with an academic advisor for new and transfer admitted students to the nursing major.
  • Honors Program Drop-In Session (Bachmann Main Building, Rm. 163): Stop by to speak with faculty regarding the Honors Program at Neumann University and some of their unique offerings.
3:00pm-5:00pm
Residential Student Check-In
New Residential Students
Sponsored By Residence Life

Location: McNichol Room, Bruder Life Center

After the new student orientation program, students can check in to their residence hall in the McNichol Room in the Bruder Life Center. Students will pick up their key and meet a Residence Life staff member who will escort them to their new room. Some move-in volunteers will be available to assist new students and their families as well as carts.

4:00pm-6:00pm
Women's Ice Hockey vs Lebanon Valley
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By NU Athletics

Location: IceWorks Rink #4

Cheer on the Neumann Women's Ice Hockey team as the Knights face off against Lebanon Valley College.

7:00pm-9:00pm
Men's Ice Hockey vs Utica
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By NU Athletics

Location: IceWorks Rink #3

Cheer on the Neumann Men's Ice Hockey team as the Knights face off against Utica University.

6:00pm-7:00pm
Dinner
For Incoming Students

Students and their families are welcome to explore our town of Aston and have dinner on their own to wrap up the day. 

January 13, 2024 Day 2

11:00-1:00pm
Brunch in Bruder Dining Hall
All Students Welcome(Optional)

Location: Bruder Dining Hall

Brunch is served in Bruder Dining Hall for students interested in eating on campus. This is the first meal that spring 2024 meal plans are in effect.

4:00pm-6:00pm
Men's Ice Hockey vs Utica
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By NU Athletics

Location: IceWorks Rink #3

Cheer on the Neumann Men's Ice Hockey team as the Knights face off against Utica University.

5:00-6:00pm
Dinner in Bruder Dining Hall
All Students Welcome(Optional)

Location: Bruder Dining Hall

Dinner is served in Bruder Dining Hall for students interested in eating on campus. 

7:00pm–9:00pm
Student Leader Lip Sync Competition
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By Student Affairs

Location: Sora Luna Lounge 

This semester's Student Involvement Fair theme is movies! Our student leaders are kicking off the celebration by showcasing their talents in a student leader lip sync competition. Help us judge which student group knows what it takes for Lights. Camera. Action. Involvement.

Light snacks provided.

January 14, 2024 Day 3

11:00am-1:00pm
Brunch in Bruder Hall
All Students Welcome (Optional)

Location: Bruder Dining Hall

Brunch is served in Bruder Dining Hall for students interested in eating on campus. 

5:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner in Bruder Dining Hall
All Students Welcome (Optional)

Location: Bruder Dining Hall

Dinner is served in Bruder Dining Hall for students interested in eating on campus. 

7:00pm-8:00pm
Welcome Back Liturgy
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By Mission & Ministry

Location: Sacred Heart Chapel, Bachmann Main Building

Community members are invited to celebrate mass together before the school year starts. Student leaders will be recognized at mass. 

January 15, 2024 Day 4

11:00am-1:00pm
Brunch in Bruder Dining Hall
All Students Welcome (Optional)

Brunch is served in Bruder Dining Hall for students interested in eating on campus.

12:00pm-3:00pm
MLK Day of Service: Million Meal Pack-a-Thon
All Students Welcome
Sponsored By Mission & Ministry

Students are invited to participate in an event for Kids Against Hunger United’s Million Meal Pack-a-Thon as part of MLK Day.  Students must register to participate in the event via the link below.

Location: Bus departs from Morgan Circle outside of the Bachmann Main Building at 12pm

Registration

https://signup.com/go/BhwEQnm

 

5:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner in Bruder Dining Hall
All Students Welcome (Optional)

Dinner is served in Bruder Dining Hall for students interested in eating on campus.

7:00pm-9:00pm
Residence Hall Community Meetings
All Residential Students
Sponsored By Residence Life

All residential students will meet with their Resident Assistants and Graduate Hall Directors to review expectations, safety, and security information for the spring 2024 semester. Residential students will also have the opportunity to build connections with other community members.

This is a required event for all residential students (new & returning).

Location: Resident Assistants will post location information in each community.

January 16, 2024 Day 5

12:15pm-1:15pm
Live, Laugh, Love the Ministry Center
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By Mission & Ministry

Location: Campus Ministry Center, 1st Floor Bachmann Main Building

Come learn more about Campus Ministry and the events offered during the spring semester. There will be snacks, coffee, and community!

12:15pm-1:15pm
Daily Mass
All Neumann Community Members Welcome
Sponsored By Mission & Ministry

Location: Sacred Life Chapel, Bachmann Main Building

Join other members of the Neumann University community as they celebrate daily mass in the Sacred Life Chapel.

January 17, 2024 Day 6

12:00pm-1:00pm
Daily Mass
All Neumann Community Members Welcome
Sponsored By Mission & Ministry

Location: Sacred Life Chapel, Bachmann Main Building

Join other members of the Neumann University community as they celebrate daily mass in the Sacred Life Chapel.

3:30pm-5:30pm
Lights. Action. Spring Involvement Fair
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By Student Engagement & Orientation

Location: Bruder Gym

Join us at the movie-themed Spring 2024 Involvement Fair to explore clubs, organizations, student employment opportunities, and university offices while enjoying free Dip 'n Dots and meeting Paws for People therapy animals!

 

6:00pm-8:00pm
Women's Basketball vs Marywood
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By NU Athletics

Location: Mirenda Center 

Cheer on the Neumann Women's basketball team as the Knights face off against Marywood University.

8:00pm-10:00pm
Men's Basketball vs Marywood
All Neumann Community Members
Sponsored By NU Athletics

Location: Mirenda Center 

Cheer on the Neumann Men's basketball team as the Knights face off against Marywood University.

January 18, 2024 Day 7

12:15pm-1:15pm
Daily Mass
All Neumann Community Members Welcome
Sponsored By Mission & Ministry

Location: Sacred Life Chapel, Bachmann Main Building

Join other members of the Neumann University community as they celebrate daily mass in the Sacred Life Chapel.

7:00pm-9:00pm
Movie Knight
All Students Welcome
Sponsored By Knights Programming Board

Location: Bachmann Hall in Glenn Riddle Hall

Join the Knights Programming Board for their first movie night of the semester, featuring movie candy, popcorn, drinks, and more! The movie is Five Nights at Freddy's.

7:00pm-9:00pm
Black Student Union Fashion Show Casting Call
All Students Welcome
Sponsored By Black Student Union

Location: Mirenda Center Dance Studio

Black Student Union invites students to try out as participant for their annual spring fashion show. Students are requested to wear black to audition.

January 19, 2024 Day 8

12:30pm-1:30pm
Commuter Connect: Campus Essentials for Knights on the Road
All Commuter Students
Sponsored By Student Affairs

Rescheduled to Wednesday, January 24th from 12:30pm-1:30pm in the Commuter Student Lounge.

Location: Commuter Student Lounge, Lower Level Bachmann Main Building across from 044

Commuter students are invited to a welcome back social where they can connect with other commuter students and mingle with various Student Affairs staff to learn about resources available for commuter students. Winners of Knights on the Road Neumann trivia will have the chance to win dining hall meal vouchers, Neumann swag, and more!

Light snacks provided.

3:00pm-5:00pm
Welcome Back Mixer
All Students Welcome
Sponsored By Student Engagement & Orientation

Rescheduled to Friday, January 26th from 3pm-5pm in the Bruder Gym.

Location: Bruder Patio

Kick off the spring 2024 semester with a welcome-back bash where students can meet new students on campus or reconnect with friends after winter break. The celebration includes games and giveaways. Students who complete the Dining Services feedback survey at the event will have the opportunity to enjoy treats from a specialty food truck!

7:00pm-9:00pm
Black Student Union Fashion Show Casting Call
All Students Welcome
Sponsored By Black Student Union

Postponed due to weather.

Location: Mirenda Center Dance Studio

Black Student Union invites students to try out as participant for their annual spring fashion show. Students are requested to wear black to audition.

January 20, 2024 Day 9

11:00 am –1:00 pm
Brunch
All Students Welcome

Location: Bruder Dining Hall

1:00pm-3:00pm
Women's Basketball vs Penn State Berks
All Students Welcome
Sponsored By NU Athletics

Location: Mirenda Center 

Cheer on the Neumann Women's basketball team as the Knights face off against Penn State Berks.

5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Dinner
All Students Welcome

Location: Bruder Cafe, Bruder Life Center

6pm-8pm
Minute to Win It Knight
All Students Welcome
Sponsored By Student Engagement & Orientation

Location: Sora Luna Lounge, Flynn Hall

Come out to test your skills for some Minute to Win It games. Winners will have the chance to win gift cards, Neumann swag, and more! Lights snacks provided.

January 21, 2024 Day 10

11:00 am –1:00 pm
Brunch
All Students Welcome

Location: Bruder Dining Hall

5:00 pm-6 pm
Dinner
All Students Welcome

Location: Bruder Dining Hall, Bruder Life Center

7:00pm-8:00pm
Mass
All Community Members Welcome
Sponsored By Mission & Ministry

Location: Sacred Life Chapel

Join other members of the Neumann University community as they celebrate Sunday mass in the Sacred Life Chapel.

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