Transfer Orientation Check-in
Lawton Plaza
9:00–10:00 a.m.

Check in for Transfer Student Orientation with your student.

Transfer Orientation Welcome
Lawton Plaza
10:00–10:15 a.m.

Review the schedule for the day and receive a welcome from LMU staff and student leaders!

Transfer Orientation Sessions
Lawton Plaza
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Transfer students and families will hear how to maximize the LMU student experience through academic and career resources.

Transfer Orientation Lunch
Lawton Plaza
12:00–1:00 p.m.

Enjoy lunch and make connections with other transfer students and families attending Orientation.

William H. Hannon Library Welcome & Tours
Hannon Library
1:00–3:00 p.m.

Take a 30-minute tour of the award-winning William H. Hannon Library and get a glimpse of their extensive collections, study spaces with beautiful views, computer labs, and library resources. Tours depart every 15 minutes.

Parent & Family Lounge Open
St. Robert’s Lawn
1:00–5:00 p.m.

Drop in to the Parent & Family Lounge for a quick break and chat with the university staff regarding any questions you have.

Campus Walking Tours
Meet on St. Robert’s Lawn
2:00–4:00 p.m.

Parents, families, and students are invited to take a student-led, walking tour of the LMU campus.

Navigating College: A Family Resource Session
Welcome Center
3:45–4:15 p.m.

Families are essential partners in student success. This session for families of students receiving a Federal Pell Grant will provide an overview of the key resources available at LMU, including financial aid, academic support services, and campus life.

Campus Resource Fair
St. Robert’s Lawn
3:00–5:00 p.m.

Join LMU Parent & Family Programs for a resource fair, where you can get your questions answered and speak with representatives from offices across campus, who serve your student.

Parent & Family Reception
Lawton Plaza
4:00–6:30 p.m.

Join fellow LMU parents for an outdoor reception, where you can relax and enjoy a glass of wine.

Parent & Family Lounge Open 
St. Robert’s Lawn
1:00–3:00 p.m.

Drop in to the Parent & Family Lounge for a quick break and chat with the university staff regarding any questions you have.

Taste & Learn with LMU Dining
Lair Marketplace
1:00–3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a sampling from our menu and learn about all LMU Dining has to offer.

Parents as Partners
St. Robert's Lawn
2:00–3:00 p.m.

The Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and Senior Student Affairs leaders will greet families and discuss how LMU can support your student’s undergraduate experience.

Seating for New Student Convocation
Lawton Plaza
3:00–3:45 p.m.

Lawton Plaza will open for seating at 3:00 p.m. Please note that seating is first-come, first-serve and is limited for parents, families, and guests.

New Student Convocation
Lawton Plaza
4:00–5:00 p.m.

Celebrate the start of your student's academic journey! This is the official university welcome for new students from LMU's faculty and leadership.

Celebration Dinner
Alumni Mall
5:00–8:00 p.m.

Experience the diversity of California cuisine during this food truck foray on Alumni Mall. Food truck offerings are complimentary to students and guests.

LMU Welcome Weekend Shabbat
Sculpture Garden
5:30–7:00 p.m.

Join Jewish Student Life to kick off the academic year, meet other Jewish students and families, get to know our community, and usher in Shabbat and the new year together.

The Welcome Jam: Building Community Together
St. Robert’s Lawn
6:30–8:00 p.m.

Families and students are invited to join Student Success & Belonging programs for this celebration to enjoy dessert, music, games, prizes, and community. Whatever your jam is, there's a place for you here!

Parent & Family Lounge Open
St. Robert’s Lawn
2:00– 4:00 p.m.

Drop in to the Parent & Family Lounge for a quick break and chat with the university staff regarding any questions you have.

Welcome Mass
Sacred Heart Chapel
4:00–5:00 p.m.

Students and families are invited to participate the time-honored tradition of LMU's annual Welcome Mass.