2024 Family Orientation Schedule

Welcome to the Beacon family!

We are excited to welcome your child to Bushnell University! Below is an overview of the family orientation schedule. More details related to orientation and your child’s check in group will be communicated over the summer by their Admissions Counselor.

Thursday, August 22

9:30 AM  – 11:00 AM – Check-in for Residential Students (Hutchins Hall)

11:00 AM – Athletic Family Meeting (Ross Evans Chapel)

12:00 PM – Family Time: unpack, shop, prep housing

2:30 PM – University Welcome/Orientation Kick-Off (Morse Center)

3:00 PM – “10 Tips for Your College Student” with Michael Fuller, Jocelyn Hubbs (Ross Evans)

4:00 PM – Family Reception with Bushnell Staff and Faculty (Quad)

5:00 PM – Presidential Welcome Address and Dinner (Morse Center)

6:45 PM – Devotions and Twining of the Ivy with Pastor Troy Dean (Quad)

7:30 PM – Family Farewell

Thursday, August 22

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Check-in for Residential Students (Morse Center)

11:00 AM – Athletic Family Meeting (Ross Evans Chapel)

12:00 PM – Family Time: unpack, shop, prep housing

2:30 PM – University Welcome/Orientation Kick-Off (Morse Center)

3:00 PM – “10 Tips for Your College Student” with Michael Fuller, Jocelyn Hubbs (Ross Evans)

4:00 PM – Family Reception with Bushnell Staff and Faculty (Quad)

5:00 PM – Presidential Welcome Address and Dinner (Morse Center)

6:45 PM – Devotions and Twining of the Ivy with Pastor Troy Dean (Quad)

7:30 PM – Family Farewell

Thursday, August 22

10:00 AM – Check-in for Commuters (Morse Center)

11:00 AM – Athletic Family Meeting (Ross Evans Chapel)

12:00 PM – Family Time: unpack, shop, prep housing

2:30 PM – University Welcome/Orientation Kick-Off (Morse Center)

3:00 PM – “10 Tips for Your College Student” with Michael Fuller, Jocelyn Hubbs (Ross Evans)

4:00 PM – Family Reception with Bushnell Staff and Faculty (Quad)

5:00 PM – Presidential Welcome Address and Dinner (Morse Center)

6:45 PM – Devotions and Twining of the Ivy with Pastor Troy Dean (Quad)

7:30 PM – Family Farewell