Student Schedule - January 2025
Time Session Location
8:00 a.m. Step 1: Check-in - Good Morning! Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL
Touhill Promenade Level
Step 2: Light Breakfast - Enjoy!
E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater
Step 3: Connect with Orientation Leaders & New Students - Have Fun!
E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater
9:00 a.m. University Welcome Students Touhill Performing Arts Center, Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall
Students will hear opening remarks from campus leaders, recite the Triton Creed and join the Triton community.
10:00 a.m. Dismiss Students to Academic College Sessions
UMSL Orientation Leaders will lead students to their Academic College sessions and have time to use the restrooms prior.
10:30 a.m. International Graduate Student Panel (International grad students only) Touhill Performing Arts Center, E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater
Students will get a glimpse of what’s it is like as an UMSL student, meet other graduate students, and learn how to have a successful first year as a graduate student.
10:30 a.m. Academic College Student Success & Engagement Sessions Various Locations
Students will learn all the key expectations for their academic experience and have opportunities to meet some key leaders within their academic area. Students will engage in mock classroom or interactive activities to help build their knowledge and tools for a successful first year.
• College of Arts and Sciences: o Humanities, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Music, Math, Undecided Students, & Fine Arts majors - Lucas Hall, room 200 o Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology majors – Benton Hall, room 102
• College of Business Administration - Anheuser Busch Hall, Room 103
• College of Education - Clark Hall, Room 400
• Joint Engineering Program - Benton Hall, Room 103
• College of Nursing - Seton Hall, Room 106 (South Campus)
• School of Social Work - Express Scripts, Room 103
12:00 p.m. Students Travel to Lunch
UMSL Orientation Leaders will lead students to their lunch location and have time to use the restrooms prior.
12:30 p.m. Lunch with Louie & Get Connected Session Touhill Performing Arts Center, E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater
Time to grab lunch, take a break and sit at various table topics to meet some new people. Student Affairs will host conversation starters and opportunities to win prizes to help you find your people!
1:30 p.m. Student UMSL Photo & Small Group Session Touhill Performing Arts Center, Terrace Level
Join the UMSL tradition with UMSL photo with your new UMSL tshirt, and engage in small group time.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Resource Expo Millennium Student Center, Rotundas (2nd - 3rd)
Visit with representatives from various campus departments including Health, Counseling, and Disability Access Services; Campus Recreation; Student Outreach & Support; Study Abroad; Library; Athletics and more! In your Orientation Folder, please take out your Resource Expo Bingo Card to get signed by each table. You will turn in your completed Resource Expo Bingo Card at check-out. Winners will be notified at check-out.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Orientation Checkout Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor, Rotunda Table
Turn in your Orientation Bingo Card, receive your Triton Card ID, and answer any last questions.
Additional Items to Complete:
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Campus Tours Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor, Welcome Center
(1) Riding Campus Tour Triton Leaders will take students on a shuttle riding campus tour leaving at: 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
(2) Walking North Campus Classroom Tour Triton Leaders will take students on a campus walking tour of classes from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and last tour leaving at 3:30 p.m.
Academic Advising Questions Academic Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor, Fireside Lounge
Advisors will be available to meet anyone who has scheduling questions.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Triton Card ID Picture + Technology Assistance Millennium Student Center, 1st Floor, Room 190
1:1 Help with the UMSL Technology Support Center (MSC 190).
Pick up Parking Pass or Metro Pass or Address Any Financial Questions Millennium Student Center, 3rd Floor, Room 327
Help with the UMSL Student Financial Services Office (MSC 327).
Explore UMSL Triton Store + Pick up Textbooks Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor, Room 209
25% off apparel items today by wearing your Orientation Lanyard!
Important Dates - 2025:
First Day of Classes
Tuesday, January 21 & Wednesday, January 22
UMSL Welcome Events
More information on Triton Connect App or tritonconnect.umsl.edu
• Weeks of Welcome (Jan. 20-31)
• MLK Week of Service (Jan. 22-24)
• Involvement Jamboree (Jan. 28 from 11am-2pm in MSC)
• Homecoming (Feb. 22 - March 1)
• Mirthweek (April 21-25)
Be sure to stop by the Triton Store in the Millennium Student Center for 25% off UMSL gifts and spirit wear on (Orientation day)!
WIFI ORIENTATION ALL-DAY ACCESS: Network name is TritonNet UMSL Student Login: Use your SSO Username & Password
Parent and Family Members Schedule - January 2025
Time Session Location
8:00 a.m. Step 1: Check-in - Good Morning! Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL
Touhill Promenade Level
Step 2: Light Breakfast & Mingle - Enjoy!
Touhill Terrace Level
Students will go to a different location for this step.
9:00 a.m. University Welcome Students Touhill Performing Arts Center, Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall
Students will walk in together and then the ceremony will begin into opening remarks from campus leaders, students will recite the Triton Creed, and join the Triton community.
10:00 a.m. Dismiss Students & Family Members Break
10:30 a.m. UMSL Family Session Touhill Performing Arts Center, Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall
Parents, family members and supporters will learn more about your student's UMSL experience.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Touhill Performing Arts Center, Whitaker Hall
1:00 p.m. UMSL Family Session Touhill Performing Arts Center, Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall
Parents, family members and supporters will learn more about your student's UMSL experience.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reunite with Student, Attend Resource Expo, & Checkout of Orientation Millennium Student Center, Rotundas (2nd + 3rd)
Students will be completing their Resource Expo, so you can connect with them during expo or after at check-out table on 2nd floor rotunda of MSC.
Additional Items to Complete:
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Campus Tours Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor, Welcome Center
(1) Riding Campus Tour Triton Leaders will take students on a shuttle riding campus tour leaving at: 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
(2) Walking North Campus Classroom Tour Triton Leaders will take students on a campus walking tour of classes from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and last tour leaving at 3:30 p.m.
Academic Advising Questions Academic Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor, Fireside Lounge
Advisors will be available to meet anyone who has scheduling questions.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Triton Card ID Picture + Technology Assistance Millennium Student Center, 1st Floor, Room 190
1:1 Help with the UMSL Technology Support Center (MSC 190).
Pick up Parking Pass or Metro Pass or Address Any Financial Questions Millennium Student Center, 3rd Floor, Room 327
Help with the UMSL Student Financial Services Office (MSC 327).
Explore UMSL Triton Store + Pick up Textbooks Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor, Room 209
25% off apparel items today by wearing your Orientation Lanyard!
Family Member Checklist Items:
- Family Members Sign-up for UMSL Family Newsletter at www.umsl.edu/go/parents
- Complete Letter to Home card and give to Orientation Staff member.
Important Dates - 2025:
First Day of Classes
Tuesday, January 21 & Wednesday, January 22
UMSL Welcome Events
More information on Triton Connect App or tritonconnect.umsl.edu
• Weeks of Welcome (Jan. 20-31)
• MLK Week of Service (Jan. 22-24)
• Involvement Jamboree (Jan. 28 from 11am-2pm in MSC)
• Homecoming (Feb. 22 - March 1)
• Mirthweek (April 21-25)
Be sure to stop by the Triton Store in the Millennium Student Center for 25% off UMSL gifts and spirit wear on (Orientation day)!
WIFI ORIENTATION ALL-DAY ACCESS: Network name is TritonNet UMSL Student Login: Use your SSO Username & Password
