Welcome to Lindenwood! Get ready to kick off your college adventure! During check-in, you'll complete all your move-in steps at the J. Scheidegger Center and be officially cleared to settle into your new home-away-from-home.

Commuter students will check in to receive information about orientation, commuter meal plans, and opportunities to engage on campus.

Students will have the opportunity to meet fellow Commuters, discover commuter events on campus, and meet the staff who will guide and support them throughout their journey!

Join us during this session where you'll gain valuable insights into your student's transition to college life and the resources available to support their success.

Find out everything you need to know about living on campus from tips on how to live with a roommate to the process for requesting maintenance and everything in between!  This session will walk you through all the knowledge and…

Kick off Welcome Home Weekend with a glow-in-the-dark party! Glow-in-the-dark giveaways, and a bubble bus with glow-in-the-dark bubbles...what more could you ask for? Come out to the Evans Commons Lawn on Wednesday, August 20…

Welcome to the start of an unforgettable journey! Join us at the Orientation Welcome Rally to meet new friends, get hyped for the year ahead, and celebrate the beginning of your college adventure!   President Porter will be there…

Your NSO Lion Leaders will lead you through a variety of games to get to know everyone; you’re sure to leave with a new bestie or two. Be sure to stick around for the huge group photo at the end!

Join us for a taste of Lindenwood’s food culture with goodies from campus favorites like Qudoba and Chick-fil-a as well as a special visit from our drink partner who will be giving out exciting drinks and prizes! Local St.…

Cub Club is a lively NSO evening event hosted by Residential Life where students can hang out, meet fellow first year students, and enjoy free snacks along with fun activities.

Join your Lion Leaders for a walkthrough of the must-know campus resources from academic support to safety, campus culture, and everything in between that will help you thrive at Lindenwood!

Let’s be real—relationships can be confusing, but this session flips the script with humor, heart, and hands-on interaction to help you navigate relationships, consent, and communication like a pro.

Join us for an afternoon of goat yoga, free food, engaging mini games, and freebies from local community resources, all centered around providing everything relating to your wellness.

Come unwind with us after your first few days of NSO on the Evans Commons Lawn. A local band will be playing live music (don't worry, they play all the favorites!) and lawn games will be set up around the area. Students will also…

Learn what to expect from your first week of classes from your Lion Leaders by nearing their experiences and asking questions. They'll cover everything from reading a class syllabus to events happening on campus.

With activities ranging from game show-esque excitement and breaking down toxic messaging in modern media, this session is sure to be an engaging program to help you make informed decisions about alcohol and drugs.

Join us at the Lindenwood Rec Center for an event full of mini games like spikeball, ping pong, and yard-style favorites. Explore the space, meet new friends, and discover all the ways you can get involved with campus recreation…

Celebrate the beginning of your Lindenwood journey with food trucks, inflatables, games, photobooth pictures, and mini Stuff-a-Plush lions. This is a party you don’t want to miss!

Join us for a welcoming and reflective chapel service led by University Chaplain Dr. Nicole Torbitzky, open to all members of the campus.

Interested in taking a campus tour and finding your classes? Join your Lion Leaders in a walking tour around campus to prepare for your first day.   Meet in front of Evans Commons every 15-30 minutes to head out on a tour of…

Join FYP for an opportunity for First Generation students to mix and mingle with other First Generation students, faculty, and staff - and enjoy a sweet treat! 

Incoming transfer students-come mix, mingle, and make some new friends as you connect with the campus community over a sweet treat!

Stop by Evans Commons Dining Hall to use your meal swipe and enjoy our first movie night in the dining hall of the semester!  Movie to be determined, but no matter what you can enjoy a good film and good company while you eat…