Orientation Key Dates

• July 18-19 Online Orientation Period
• Aug 9-18 Early orientation period for Design & Production (Animatronics, Costume Design, Scene Design, Scenic Art, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup)
• Aug 14-18 Orientation period for Design & Production (Production Project Management, Costume Technology, Stage Automation, Sound Design, Technical Direction)
• Aug 14-21 Orientation period for Filmmaking and Music
• Aug. 14 - New graduate students arrive
• Aug. 21  University classes begin

New Graduate Student Checklist

The Graduate checklist gives you a list from what to pack to what forms to complete. There are several things that need to be complete during the summer before you arrive on campus.

What to bring

Not sure what to pack? Don't worry, we've got your packing list of materials, supplies and suggestions to bring to campus as well as your first day of classes.

Stepping onto Campus

Orientation is more than moving in, but it is jumping into being a Fighting Pickle. Find out about assessments and placement tests, meetings and fun ways to meet other Pickles!