First Year Experience

Welcome to your Schreiner University first year experience. We understand that starting your academic career at the university can be intimidating. That is why we have built an experience dedicated to helping you succeed.

Spring 2027

Incoming Spring Orientation
January 15

Summer 2027

MOUNTAINEER DAYS
(incoming freshmen and transfer orientation)

  • June 9
  • June 11
  • June 25-26 | overnight
  • July 14
  • July 16
  • July 30-31 | overnight
  • Aug 4
  • Aug 6

Non Traditional Orientation
August 21st

Proposed 2025 Schedule

FRIDAY
8:30am – 10:15am

Check in & Mingle
8:50am – 9:50am

The History of Schreiner University (Short film)
10:20am – 11am

Welcome to Students & Families
11am – 12:15pm

Student Session: The Mountaineer Experience
12:30pm – 1:30pm

Lunch
1:40pm – 2:10pm

SAVE Act
2:20pm – 2:50pm

Campus Safety
3:00pm – 3:30pm

Commuter & Residence Life
3:30pm – 3:45pm

Milestone Moment: Picturing the Full Circle (Photo Opportunity)
4:00pm – 5:00pm

Transfer Readiness (Optional)
5:00pm – 5:45pm

Student & Family Athlete Session (Mandatory for all student athletes)
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Family Social (Optional)

*Some sessions may be altered to meet the needs of presenters and/or to account for time.

Focus Forward First Year Experience

Mountaineer Mentor Program (Peer to Peer Mentoring)