Gator Weekend of Welcome

Campus Center

Arrive at the Campus Center at your scheduled move-in time and pick-up everything you need for the next week including your key, ID, and orientation information. Campus and community offices will have representatives available to answer questions and provide support, including PNC bank.

Campus Center Room 206

If you want to work on campus, attend one of these sessions to submit your employment forms (I-9, W-4, etc.). Bring the required identification (i.e. original driver’s license, social security card, birth certificate, passport). Copies cannot be accepted.

Campus Center Room 206

This session will review the Allegheny College tuition statement, as well as answer questions about your student account.

Tippie Banquet Room (Tillotson Room) – Tippie Hall

Meet in Skylight Lounge

Campus Centre Room 303

If you are an out-of-state student, come and meet other Gator Out-of-Staters! Staff will be present to answer questions.

Campus Center Room 301/302

Campus Center Room 301/302

Enjoy dinner with your family and meet Allegheny College President Ron Cole.

Brooks Lawn

After a few last hugs and encouraging words, parents and family supporters wave goodbye as students head off to begin their Allegheny adventure!

Wise Center Blue Courts

Say cheese!

Campus Center and Gator Quad

Meet up with your Orientation Leader for an opening activity.

Location:  Your Residence Hall

Meet your Resident Assistant and fellow residents to learn more about residence hall living. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the people that live around you. You play a large part in shaping the culture of your community.

Campus Center

Upper Class Students will move back to Campus on Saturday.

Brooks Dining Hall

Meet with your OL and get ready for the day!

Location: Campus Center

Rotations of required student sessions.

Location:  TBD

Rotations of required student sessions.

Walk with a friend or go it alone.  This is a self-guided time to find your classrooms for the start of classes.  Orientation Leaders will be stationed at academic buildings across campus to answer questions.  Sweet treats will be at each academic building.  Enjoy!

Campus Center 301/302

Campus Center Lobby and Gator Quad

Campus Center Lobby

Brooks Circle

Campus Center

Upper Class Students will move back to Campus on Sunday.

Campus Center 301 / 302

Pelletier Library Patio; rain location Ford Chapel Oratory

Prayer and Meditation House

Carr Hall Garden, rain location Office of Sustainability

Gator Quad

If you want to get off campus for a bit, take a bus to Woodcock Lake Park to experience  walking across the 1 mile long dam, hiking at Bossard Nature Trail across the street, and disc golf course.  Buses leave at 2 p.m. from outside of the Wise Center on Highland Avenue and will return at 4 p.m. Woodcock Lake is just 10 minutes away. Bring water shoes if you plan to explore the creek at Bossard Nature Area. (Registration required – you will need to log in with your Allegheny email to register.)

Gator Quad

Come experience the last days of summer with camp-themed fun.  You can choose your favorite camp activity or try something brand new.  Activities will include arts and crafts, lawn games, food trucks.

Campus Center Lobby

Everyone loves bingo! GAP will be hosting their annual Stock Your Room Bingo with opportunities for everyone to try and walk away with amazing prizes for your room. You don’t want to miss the chance to win BIG!

Senior Circle (Rain Location, 2nd floor of the Campus Center)

Shaffer Auditorium

Classrooms Vary

This is your first group meeting with your LS 120 or LS 202 Advisor.  You will meet in the same classroom as listed on your class schedule.

Location TBD

Campus Center Lobby

Pelletier Library

Come enjoy ice cream from Cup & Spoon in Meadville while discovering library resources!

Get into the groove of the school year! Remember to contact any of our support offices if you find yourself in need!