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Friday, August 21
 

7:00am CDT

Breakfast
Friday August 21, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am CDT

Friday August 21, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am CDT
Dining Hall

8:00am CDT

Canvas & Accessibility Lab/Office Hours
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00am - 1:00pm CDT
  • Drop in to ask questions, get ideas, and discuss needs related to instructional design, Canvas, and digital accessibility. Bring your computer and other devices.

  • Speakers
    JS

    Jennifer Schmidt-McCormack

    Coordinator for Online Learning & Faculty Development, University of Minnesota Morris
    CA

    Chlene Anderson

    Education Program Specialist, University of Minnesota Morris
    MC

    Mike Cihak

    Director, Media Technology, University of Minnesota Morris
    Friday August 21, 2026 8:00am - 1:00pm CDT
    Imholte 11

    9:00am CDT

    Library Sessions, schedule by Welcome Group
    Friday August 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
    Library Sessions - scheduled by Welcome Group
    Briggs Library may be one of the most important resources on campus. This program provides a basic introduction to the library to help you be prepared to dive deeper into the library in the future. 
    Friday August 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
    Briggs Library

    10:30am CDT

    Welcome Group Meeting III
    Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
    *Off-campus students will meet at Prairie or Moccasin Flower Room, Student Center
    Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
    Residence Hall Floor Lounge

    11:00am CDT

    Pro-Tips from Profs
    Friday August 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
    The panel will share perspectives from professors, tips about how to connect with your instructors, advisors, and engage with campus resources. 
    Friday August 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
    Student Center, Edson Auditorium

    12:00pm CDT

    Lunch - scheduled with Welcome Group
    Friday August 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

    Friday August 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
    Dining Hall

    1:00pm CDT

    Academic Adviser Meetings
    Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
    This informal meeting serves as an initial introduction to your adviser and advising at Morris. Your adviser will tell you a bit about themselves, explain what the academic adviser's role is at Morris and see if you have any questions about your fall schedule or other things that are on your mind. Our advisers are all individuals and do things differently, much like Morris students!
    Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
    Faculty Office or Designated Rooms

    2:00pm CDT

    Library Sessions - scheduled by Welcome Group
    Friday August 21, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
    Briggs Library may be on of the most important resources on campus. This program provides a basic introduction to the library to help you be prepared to dive deeper into the library in the future. 
    Friday August 21, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
    Briggs Library

    2:00pm CDT

    Music Ensembles and Piano Placement
    Friday August 21, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
    We welcome all students, whatever their experience, to take part in a music ensemble and/or lessons ("Individual Performance Studies"). If you are unsure of your suitability or simply want to find out more please sign-up for an audition time to come and chat with one of the music directors.

    2:00pm - 5:00pm - Choir Placement Auditions, HFA 170
    2:00pm - 5:00pm - Woodwind, Brass, Strings, and Percussion Placement Auditions, HFA 180
    2:00pm - 5:00pm - Jazz and Commercial Music Placement Auditions, HFA 082
    2:00pm - 5:00pm - Piano Placement, HFA 064

    Placement Audition sign-up sheets for all ensembles are posted on the bulletin board between HFA 170 and 180. For piano placements, go directly to HFA 064.
    Friday August 21, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
    Recital Hall, HFA

    5:00pm CDT

    Dinner with Floor
    Friday August 21, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
    5:00pm - Pine & Spooner Halls
    6:00pm - David C. Johnson Independence Hall

    Friday August 21, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
    Residence Halls

    7:30pm CDT

    Welcome Week Groups meet and go to Extravaganza together
    Friday August 21, 2026 7:30pm - 7:45pm CDT
    *Off-campus students will meet at Prairie or Moccasin Flower Room, Student Center
    Friday August 21, 2026 7:30pm - 7:45pm CDT
    Residence Hall Floor Lounge

    8:00pm CDT

    Extravaganza
    Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
    The Extravaganza is a skit show performed by the Welcome Group Leaders and Community Advisors that teaches valuable lessons about the Morris student experience that all first year students should learn. 
    Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
    Student Center, Edson Auditorium
     
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