First Days Schedule


We are looking forward to seeing you on September 6th!
  • Resident Students will check-in starting at 9am in the Athletic Complex-Field House Lobby.
  • Commuter Students will check-in at 1pm in the Student Center Last Chapter Pub.

Any questions?  Email us at orientation@snhu.edu.  Thank you.

Sun., Sept. 6
8:30am – 2:30pm

Bursar's Office - Open for Business
Exeter Hall

9:00am – 1:30pm

Resident Student Check-in/Move-In
Athletic Complex - Lobby

Family Programs, Health Services (Health Form Drop Off), Local Banks, and Mail Services.
Athletic Complex – Small Gym

Pre-Purchased Book Pick-up
Student Center – Corcoran Conference Room

ID Pictures
If you were not able to attend the Summer Orientation, stop by the Bursar's Office
to get your Student I.D. Card.
Exeter Hall – Bursar's Office

10:00am – 2:00pm International Student Check-in
Belknap Hall
11:00am – 2:00pm Refreshment Pit Stops
(on the house)
Washington Hall,
New Castle Hall, and the Lower Suites
1:00pm – 1:45pm Commuter Student Check-in
Student Center - Last Chapter Pub
1:45pm Convocation Lineup 
All New Students Report to Larkin Field
2:00pm

New Student Convocation
Mandatory for all New Students
Family Members are invited to watch their family member be welcomed into our academic community.
Athletic Complex - Field House

Immediately following ceremony Family Send Off Reception
Athletic Complex - Small Gym
4:00pm Orientation Group Meetings
All New Students Meet on Larkin Field
6:00pm Welcome BBQ
Student Center - Pub Patio
7:30pm
Resident Assistant Meetings with Resident Students
Resident Hall Lounges
8:30 pm Thinkfast
Athletic Complex – Small Gym
Mon., Sept. 7
7:00am – 9:30am

Breakfast
(Meal card/cash required)
Student Center Cafeteria

 830am-2:30pm Bursar's Office Open for Business
10:00am – 11:00am Marlon Smith
*Mandatory for all First Year Students*
Athletic Complex – Small Gym
11:00am-1:30pm

Let's Talk About "IT"
Robert Frost - Walker Auditorium
*Mandatory for all new students*

Brunch
Athletic Complex-Field House
Note: Orientation Leaders will guide two groups between brunch and the program in Walker Auditorium.

1:00pm Transfer Students & Student Leader Session with Marlon Smith
*Mandatory for all new students*
2:30pm – 4:00pm Penmen Field Games
Larkin Field
5:00pm Dinner
(meal card/cash required)
Student Center Cafeteria
8:00pm

Norman Ng - MagicianAthletic Complex – Small Gym

Tues., Sept. 8
7:30am – 10:00am

Breakfast
(Meal card/cash required)
Student Center Cafeteria

10:00am – 1:00pm
Athletic Complex Open House
(Open facilities include the Fitness Center, Pool, and the Tennis Courts) – Student ID required for access.)
Athletic Complex
11:00am Student Employment Orientation
(Mandatory for all Students planning on working on campus)
Hospitality Salons
12:00am – 2:00pm Lunch 
(Meal card/cash required)
Student Center Cafeteria
2:00pm – 3:15pm

Work Study/College Paid Job Fair
Athletic Complex – Field House

4:30pm – 6:30pm Dinner
(Meal card/cash required)
Student Center Cafeteria
9:00pm Drive-in Movie
Come watch a "I Love You Man" under the stars.  There will also be free concessions.
Larkin Field
 Sat., Sept. 12  
 9:30am Give a Little, Feed A Lot
New Student Annual Food Drive

(To benefit NH Food Bank)
Meet in front of Robert Frost Hall