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Next up: August Orientation!

Orientation runs from Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2026. We cannot wait to officially welcome you to campus as a new Falcon! This four-day event is your opportunity to meet classmates, connect with mentors, and get fully prepared for your time at Cedar Crest! ☀️

Highlights include:

  • Move-in day, the resource fair, and the Open-Door Ceremony
  • Academic sessions, student activities, and the Strawberry Festival 🍓
  • Wellness programming, campus events, and more! 🌸

All new first-year students are required to attend Orientation. It is a great way to meet new friends, get to know the campus, and feel more confident before classes begin.

Review the details below so you know what to expect and secure your spot. RSVP here if you haven’t already!

When available, you can check out the final Orientation schedule below. Need to update us on any changes? No problem. Just update your RSVP at the Orientation Registration link.

  • First-Year Student Orientation Schedule
  • Loved Ones Orientation Schedule
  • Student-Athlete Orientation Schedule
    • For teams in pre-season only: Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey, and Cross Country

Housing/Move-in 🔑

If you are interested in living on campus as a residential student, please complete the New Resident Housing Application here.

Action Steps for Residential Students:

Once you receive an email saying your housing information is available to view, you may follow these steps:

  1. Log in to MyCedarCrest using your campus login through the FalconLink portal.
  2. Click on Student Affairs at the top of the menu.
  3. Select Housing & Residence Life from the left menu or scroll down and click Residence Life.
  4. Click on My Housing Information.
  5. Select View your residence information to see your housing assignment, room type, mailing address, meal plan, and roommate, if applicable.

Your mailbox number will be given to you on move-in day, so that is the only part of your mailing address not currently listed. 📬

If you are in a double room, a roommate should be listed. You can click on your roommate’s name to email them. We encourage you to reach out before move-in to discuss what each of you is bringing and to get to know each other better. If you are in a double room and do not currently see a roommate listed, you may not have one assigned yet. If that changes, you will receive another email letting you know your housing information has been updated. 🛏️

Keep an eye out for another email with move-in information and other important details as the semester gets closer.

Other Action Steps:

  • Select your meal plan. All first-year residential students must choose a Canova meal plan within the housing application. 🍽️
  • Optional: Sign up for GradGuard Renters Insurance to protect your belongings, starting at $11 per month

Action Steps for Commuter Students: 🚗

Commuting to campus? Here’s how to get set up: 

  • Optional: Choose a Commuter Meal Plan. The Commuter 100 Plan is the best value.
  • Vehicle Registration: Bring your license, car registration, and insurance information to Orientation to register for your parking pass, or click here to register in advance.
  • Find your campus hangout spots: Check out Canova Commons, Falcons Nest, Cressman Library, the Perch, Allen House, and more.

Preparing for Move-in:

To help you plan for packing and move-in, review the What to Bring List. 📦

If you did not have your photo taken at SOAR, send a clear face photo to so your ID can be created before move-in. 🪪

You will need your ID to access your residence hall. Once your ID is ready, it will be given to you when you pick up your key.

  • Make sure to include your name and class year in the email with the photo attached!

Early Move-In 🚚

Students participating in fall athletics or the Crest to the Future program are approved for early move-in after confirming participation with their team or program. Specific move-in times and key pick-up instructions will be sent before your arrival. 

  • Athletics, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball: Friday, August 14 
  • Crest to the Future Program: Sunday, August 16 
  • Athletics, Cross Country: Wednesday, August 19 

Students in one of the groups above, or students requesting early move-in for personal or transportation reasons, should complete the Early Move-in Request Form, which can be found on the Housing and Residence Life page in MyCedarCrest under Resident Forms & Handbooks.

Please note: Students currently in summer housing do not need to complete an early move-in request. No student can request to move back any earlier than August 10. All requests will be reviewed, and you will receive an email confirming whether your request is approved or denied.

Move-in Info 🏛️🪶

Traditional First-Year Students: Thursday, August 20, 2026:

Check-in will take place from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at your assigned residence hall. Students should go directly to their assigned residence hall to pick up their keys, student ID if applicable, and move-in materials. Staff will be available to assist. Students arriving after the scheduled move-in time will need to pick up their key at Campus Police. 

      • Follow the move-in instructions shared by Housing and Residence Life. It is important to know your residence hall and follow the correct signs. 
        • Moore Hall: Yellow / Gold 
        • Steinbright Hall: Purple 
        • Butz Hall: Blue / Green 
        • Parking & Orientation: White 

      Please review the Campus Map if you are not familiar with the campus. Helpful locations include Butz Hall (#4), Curtis Hall (#6), Moore Hall (#19), Steinbright Hall (#25), and Campus Police (#24).

      Upon arriving at your residence hall, please do the following:

      • Guests should remain in their car when you first arrive. 
      • Go to the check-in table at your residence hall to receive your welcome information, student ID if applicable, and residence hall key. 
      • After receiving your key, unload your items and move them into your room. 
      • Once your car is unloaded, move it so others can use the parking space.
      • After unloading, all cars should park in Parking Lot C, next to Alumnae Hall (#2 on the map). Parents, guardians, and family members may then meet their student in their residence hall to assist with unpacking.