Orientation > Student Orientation Schedule
Wednesday, January 8
International Residential Student Move-in
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
St. Robert’s Lawn
International students with a campus housing assignment may move in the day prior to International Student Orientation.
Thursday, January 9
Residential Student Move-in
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
St. Robert’s Lawn
Students with a campus housing assignment may move in the day prior to New Student Orientation.
International Student Orientation
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Malone 460C (The Hill)
Learn about the support LMU provides for international students as well as important details about visa requirements and maintaining your student status. Lunch will be provided. This session is mandatory for all international students.
Friday, January 10
Orientation Check-in & Breakfast
8:30–9:30 a.m.
St. Robert’s Lawn & Auditorium
Check-in for Orientation and enjoy a continental breakfast with current LMU students and others attending orientation.
New Student & Family Welcome
9:30–9:45 a.m.
St. Robert’s Auditorium
Overview your schedule for the day and receive a welcome from LMU staff and student leaders!
Thriving in the Pride: First Semester Success Planning
9:45–10:30 a.m.
St. Robert’s Auditorium
Receive an introduction to your robust support network at LMU and engage opportunities for active goal setting and reflection around your first few weeks on campus.
Resource Fair & Coffee Break
10:30–11:00 a.m.
St. Robert’s Lawn
Connect with offices and departments that support and provide services for LMU students and get answers to any question about getting started at LMU.
Academics at LMU
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Hear about resources and exciting opportunities for learning from your academic colleges.
• LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts » University Hall 1000
• LMU College of Business Administration » Hilton Center for Business 100
• LMU College of Communication & Fine Arts » St. Robert’s Hall 104
• LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science & Engineering » Pereira 109
• LMU School of Education » University Hall 2600
• LMU School of Film & Television » Howard Fitzpatrick Pavilion 204
Lunch
12:15–1:00 p.m.
Lawton Plaza
Get to know other students in your academic college and enjoy a complimentary lunch with your Orientation Leader.
Orientation Group Meetings
1:00–2:00 p.m.
St. Robert’s Hall
Get to know other students in your academic college and receive guidance from your Orientation Leader on how to make the most of your first semester at LMU.
Classroom Tours
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Meet on St. Robert’s Lawn
Students and families are able to get a glimpse of Spring 2024 classroom locations. Make sure to note the locations of each class in your schedule so Orientation Leaders can assist you with navigation during this activity.
New Student Social
3:00–4:00 p.m.
St. Robert’s Auditorium
To end the day, enjoy some hot cocoa, connect with new friends, and participate in an opportunity to win some prizes.
LMU Bookstore Shop Event (Optional)
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Charles Von der Ahe Building (Lower Level)
Stop by the LMU Bookstore during this time for 10% off select purchases for new students and their families.
Saturday, January 11
Playa Vista City Hike
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Meet at Lawton Plaza
Hike down the bluff to browse the Playa Vista Farmer’s Market, a favorite stop for locals on Saturdays, where you can stock up on fresh produce, support local artisans, or sample culinary creations from a variety of vendors. Then, explore the Runway Plaza, featuring restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment offerings--just a short distance from campus.
Archery Tag
6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Meet at Burns Recreation Center
Meet up with other new students at the Burns Recreation Center for an adventurous twist on this team-based game of tag. Navigate an inflatable challenge course and use a bow and foam-tipped arrows to tag out members of the opposing team.