Two TAMS Students waving in front of art project
Students performing community service in warehouse
Students performing community service in community garden.
Students in a lecture hall

 

 
 
Thursday, August 14
  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Move In Day: McConnell Hall
    Get Settled in your Room
    Meet your RA
    Meet your Senior Mentors
  • 4:45 pm
    Dinner at one of the Cafeterias
    Go to your floor & meet the rest of your wing and get some dinner!
  • 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Orientation Schedule Overview
    LIFE 117
  • 6:30 pm
    The Deep Sea Eggscavation
    MAC Café
    Brought to you by TAMS Business Organization

  • 8:00 pm
    S’Mores Under the Stars
    Mac Park
    Brought to you by Naturally

  • 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
    STEMpede
    Mac Cafe
    Brought to you by JETS

  • 10:55 pm
    Meet on your wing for room checks & your 1st wing meeting
Friday, August 15
  • 7:00am – 7:30 am
    Breakfast at Mac
    (see SG Schedule)
  • 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Community Give Back
    (See SG Schedule)

  • 12:00 pm
    LUNCH
    Bruceteria

  • 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Student Life Hype & the TAMS Leadership Program
    BLB 80

  • Dinner
    Your choice of cafeteria

  • 6:30 pm
    Summer Reading Discussion
    ESSC 255

  • 9:00 pm
    Eiffel Tower Program
    Mac Café
    Brought to you by Computer Science Organization

  • 10:55 pm
    Meet on your wing for room checks and a brief wing meeting
Saturday, August 16*

  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am
    Breakfast on your own

  • 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    Academics (DON'T BE LATE!)
    SAGE 116

  • 11:05 am – 12:00 pm
    Academics @ TAMS, a Student Perspective from TAMS Academic Society
    BLB 180

  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Lunch
    Cafeteria of your choosing or Union Retail/Fry area

  • 2:30 pm – 4:00 PM
    HOPE’s Service Showcase
    Mac Café

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Field Day
    Mac Park
    Brought to you by McConnell Hall Association

  • 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    FROG NIGHT
    Come to Mac and find your Frog Night Groups on the 1st floor bulletin board! Bring money to pay for food/activities
    Brought to you by StuCo

  • 12:50 am
    Head up to your wings for room check

Sunday, August 17*

  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am
    Breakfast on your own

  • 9:00 am – 11:30 am
    Class of ’26 & ‘27 Book Pick-Up
    Mac Café

  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Lunch
    Cafeteria of your choosing or Union Retail/Fry area

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Club Bonanza
    Mac Café & Computer Lab
    Student Club Fair brought to you by StuCo

  • Dinner
    Your choice of cafeteria

  • 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
    Class of 2027 Photo (wear your Class Shirt!)
    Junior Jubilee
    Brought to you by Ambassadors
    Light snack provided

  • 10:55 pm
    Head up to your wings for room checks
Monday, August 18
  • 8:00 am
    First day of classes!
    Go to your first class (make sure you are on time!) Then follow the rest of your schedule.

* Meals for the day: 7 Day Meal Plan – eat at Eagle Landing; 5 Day Meal Plan – utilize retail shops in Union or local restaurants

  Fall Orientation Frequently Asked Questions:

  Q: How can I get around campus?
  A: UNT Go is UNT's Student mobile app, and houses interactive campus maps to help you quickly find buildings, classrooms, and other important locations.

  Q: For the community service give back should I dress a specific way?
  A: Yes, we suggest breathable or exercise pants as you will be doing a lot of walking and activities that require you to cover your legs. Additionally, wear comfortable shoes, bring water, wear sunscreen, and whatever you need to be comfortable.

 Q: Where can I find the hours and names of the different cafeterias on campus?
  A: You can find that information here: https://dining.unt.edu/hours/

  Q: How do I connect to the Wi-Fi in my room?
  A: Instructions for connecting are found here: https://housing.unt.edu/content/internet-connectivity  However, the Wi-Fi in McConnell Hall cuts off at 1 AM