Freshmen Orientation (Mountaineer Days)
Schreiner University Orientation Dates:
SUMMER 2026
Mountaineer Days 1, June 25th – 27th
Mountaineer Days 2, July 16th – 18th
Mountaineer Days 3, July 30th – Aug 1st
2026 Orientation Schedule
| THURSDAY | |
|---|---|
| 4pm - 6pm | Check-in |
| 5pm - 5:30pm | Athletics Meeting |
| 6:10pm – 6:30pm | Welcome Students & Families |
| 6:45pm – 7:45pm | Student Dinner & Group Time |
| 6:45pm – 8pm | Family Social at the Trailhead Beer Garden |
| 8pm – 11pm | Student Session: Night Activities in CCAC, MFC, Res Halls |
| FRIDAY - Student Track | |
| 7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast in Schreiner Diner |
| 8:45am – 11:45am |
Schreiner Support Sessions pt.1
|
| 12pm – 1:30pm | Lunch with Faulty Members |
| 1:45pm – 2pm | Group Time |
| 2:15pm – 5:15pm | Schreiner Support Sessions pt.2 |
| 5:30pm – 6:45pm | Group Time |
| 6:15pm – 7:45pm | Dinner @ the Schreiner Diner |
| 8pm – 11pm | Late Night Activities & Line Dancing @ Trailhead |
| Friday Family Track | |
| 9am – 9:30am | Coffee & Pastries |
| 9:45am – 9:55am | Friday Opening |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | Financial Services |
| 10:30am – 10:50am | Aramark – Campus Dining & You |
| 11am – 1:30pm | Day in the Life of a Student pt. 1 |
| 11pm – 1:30pm | Family Lunch |
| 1:45pm – 3:15pm | Day in the Life of a Student pt. 2 |
| 3:15pm – 3:30pm | Friday Closing, & Hill Country Exploration Guide |
| SATURDAY - Student Track | |
| 7:30am – 9:15am | Student Breakfast |
| 9:30 – 10:00am | How-to SU |
| 10:05am – 10:35am | Security & Campus Safety |
| 10:40am – 11: 05am | First-Year Experience & Student Engagement |
| 11:10am – 11:40am | SU Pride |
| 11:45am – 12pm | Farewell & Closing Ceremony (Event Center) |
| 9am – 2pm | Financial Services will be open via booked appointments |
| 9am – 2pm | Academic Schedule review and Questions (CCAC) |
| 12pm – 2pm | CEALS Overview Tour (Dickey Hall) |
| SATURDAY - Family Track | |
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Coffee & Pastries (Event Center) |
| 9am – 10:00am | VA Benefits (Event Center) |
| 10:05am – 10:35am | Student Employment (Event Center) |
| 10:40am – 11: 05am | Security & Campus Safety (Event Center) |
| 11:10am – 11:40am | Fall Move-in Information (Event Center) |
| 11:45am – 12pm | Farewell & Closing Ceremony (Event Center) |
| 9am – 2pm | Financial Services will be open via booked appointments |
| 9am – 2pm | Academic Schedule review and Questions (CCAC) |
| 12pm – 2pm | CEALS Overview Tour (Dickey Hall) |
Financial Steps to Complete
Before attending Mountaineer Days these financial steps must be completed. If you have any questions at all our Admissions Team is here to help.
Financial Aid Items to Complete
- Complete the FAFSA
- Submit ALL requested financial aid documents
- Review financial aid award Letter and Accept/Decline Aid on your Schreiner One account
- Complete Entrance Loan Counseling if borrowing Student Loan Funds
- Complete a Promissory Note if borrowing Student Loan Funds
Student Account Items to complete
- Make a payment or set up interest-free payments for your remaining balance with our Financial Services Office
- New Freshman students must establish a payment plan prior to attending their Orientation or make full payment no later than August 1.
Residential Student Items to Complete
- Housing Application on your Schreiner One account
- Complete your Health History form on your Schreiner One account
- Submit medical proof of meningitis vaccination (email to health@schreiner.edu)
Commuter Student Items to Complete
- Commuter Information Form on your Schreiner One account
- Complete your Health History form on your Schreiner One account
- Submit medical proof of meningitis vaccination Health Services
- A $125 orientation fee will be charged to your first bill for the fall
- To register for Freshmen Orientation (Mountaineer Days) log into SchreinerOne, click on the Admissions Tab, on the left side of the screen click on New Mountaineer Orientation then select sign up for Mountaineer Days.
- Copy of the state-required Meningitis Vaccination (if not previously submitted)
- Valid photo I.D.
- Financial Aid documentation (if not previously submitted)
- License plate number (for your parking permit)
- Comfy shoes (sneakers are suggested)
- An open mind and lots of questions!
- Basic Toiletries (i.e. toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
- Any Medication you Normally Take (if applicable)
- Sheets & Bedding for Twin XL
- Pillow
- and never forget your towel!
