• Thursday, August 15

    Time & Session Location
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm   Class of 2026 Move-in McConnell Hall
    5:00 pm - 5:45 pm     Dinner Your choice of cafeteria - main campus
    6:00 pm - 6:30 pm     Orientation Schedule Overview  Sage 116
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm     The Great Maze Program McConnell Hall - Mac Café 
    8:00 pm - 9:00 pm     The Friend Zone Program McConnell Hall - Mac Park
    9:00 pm - 10:45 pm   Karaoke Night Program McConnell Hall – Mac Café  
    10:55 pm                        Wing Meeting Your wing!
  • Friday, August 16 

    Time & Session Location
    6:45 am - 7:00 am      Grab N Go Breakfast McConnell Hall – Mac Café 
    7:00 am - 11:45 am   Community Give Back Various Locations
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm   Lunch Your choice of cafeteria-main campus
    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm     Voertman's Book Pick-Up Voertman’s Book Store
    3:30 pm - 4:30 pm      Student Life Hype & the TAMS Leadership Program Business Leadership Building Rm. 80
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm    Dinner Your choice of cafeteria-main campus
    6:30 pm                           Summer Reading Discussion Business Leadership Building Rm. 80
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm    Peep Tower Program McConnell Hall – Mac Café 
    10:55 pm                        Room Check & Brief Wing Meeting Your Wing!
  • Saturday, August 17

    Time & Session Location
    8:00 am - 9:00 am       Breakfast on your own Your choice of cafeteria-main campus
    9:00 am - 11:00 am    Academics Session Business Leadership Building Rm. 180
    11:05 am - 12:00 pm  Academics at TAMS, A Student Perspective Business Leadership Building Rm. 180
    12:00 pm - 1:00pm     Lunch Your choice of cafeteria-main campus
    2:30 pm - 4:30 pm      HOPE'S Service Showcase McConnell Hall – Mac Café  
    5:00 pm - 5:30 pm      Flag Cookie Decorating Program McConnell Hall – Mac Café  
    6:30 pm - 11:00 pm    FROG Night Various locations; begin in Mac Café to find your group
    12:50 am                        Room Checks Your Room!
  • Sunday, August 18

    Time & Session Location
    8:00 am - 9:00 am       Breakfast on your own Your choice of cafeteria-main campus
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm    Lunch Your choice of cafeteria-main campus
    3:00 pm                          Club Bonanza McConnell Hall – Mac Café 
    Junior Jubilee & Watermelon Eating Contest McConnell Hall – Mac Park  
    10:55 pm                        Room Checks  Your room!
  • Monday, August 19

    Time & Session Location
    First Day of Classes! You’ll do great!


Fall Orientation Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How can I get around campus?
A: All buildings are listed in all map apps on your phone. You can simply type “Sage Hall” and adjust your directions for walking and it will direct you.

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

Q: What is Frog Night?
A: Frog night consists of a group of Seniors (frogs) showing Juniors (tadpoles) around Denton and the campus. Usually, Frog Night groups eat dinner on Denton Square and grab dessert at Beth Marie's. 


On Friday morning, you all will be participating in community service, you have been divided into groups (see below). You cannot be late to Mac Café to leave for your sessions and community service, please be prompt

List of Community Service Groups.