The orientation schedule for the 2027-28 academic year has yet to be developed. It will be posted later next summer. However, the orientation schedule for the 2026-27 academic year, which remains below, can give you an indication of what to expect.
Let’s Get IT Started: New-Student Orientation 2026
Your move toward a successful and fulfilling collegiate experience at Indiana Tech begins with new-student orientation. During this time, you are going to meet fellow students, get to know faculty and staff and learn about all the resources that are available to help you thrive while you are here. New-student orientation is the beginning of of your college journey, which will mold and shape so many things including coursework, experiences, decisions you make, and interactions with friends and mentors.
But first, Indiana Tech would like to thank you for choosing our university to be your university. Everyone here is committed to fulfilling the tenets of our university’s mission statement, which are:
- To prepare you for active participation, career advancement, and leadership in the global 21st century society, and
- To motivate you toward a life of significance and worth
Friday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 16: Indiana Tech’s first-time new students will learn about the Tech student experience, meet with deans and faculty within your college, as well as make connections with other students. These orientation days are essential in launching your Indiana Tech experience and acclimating to the campus climate. Not to mention, there will be a lot of fun to be had.
Your Guide for Orientation and More
Our new WarriorsConnect app will conveniently connect you with information and resources that will help you during orientation as well as your entire college career.
- Calendar of orientation events with quick access to check-in links
- Campus map
- Locate and connect with staff, resources and communities that will help you thrive
- Find and participate in clubs, events and activities on campus
- List of campus lingo
- Track their academic progress and access course information
- Receive key notifications and announcements
- Stay organized on a day-to-day basis
Access the WarriorsConnect app at warriorsconnect.indianatech.edu. It is also downloadable from the App Store and Google Play.
2026 Schedule
Warrior Family Association Parent Reception
There will be a Warrior Family Association Parent Reception on Friday, Aug. 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., in the Abbott Welcome Center. Stop by for a chance to meet President Einolf and his wife, Maria, with light refreshments to be served.
Standard Move-In Day Events and Orientation Kickoff
All new students are expected to attend the orientation events throughout the day. For locations of all events, please download the Warriors Connect application as described above.
| Event Time | Event Name | Event Location |
| 8:00-1 p.m. | New Residential Student Check in/Key Pickup | Abbott Center |
| 8:00-1 p.m. | New Residential Student Move In | See Move In schedule |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Andorfer Dining Hall |
| 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet with VPG (Summer Bridge Families) | Student Affairs Suite/ Andorfer Commons 152 |
| 1:30-3:45 p.m. | New Commuter Student Check In | Magee O’Connor, Andorfer Concession Stand |
| 3:00-3:45 p.m. | Warrior Family Association Parent Reception | Abbott Welcome Center |
| 4:00 p.m. | Parent Departures | |
| 4:00-4:45 p.m. | Survival Guide to Commuter Life | Magee O’Connor, Andorfer |
| 4:00-4:45 p.m. | Residence Hall Floor Meetings | Floor Lounges |
| 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Warrior Welcome | Schaefer Gym |
| 5:30-6:00 p.m. | Orientation Group Meetings | |
| 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Playfair | Academic Center Lawn |
| 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Dinner | Andorfer Dining Hall |
| 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Music and Lawn Games | Scully Square and Dining Hall |
For additional events and activities, please visit the Welcome Week schedule.
New Student Orientation – Day 2
All new students are expected to attend the orientation events throughout the day. For locations of all events, please download the Warriors Connect application as described above.
| Event Time | Event Name | Event Location |
| 8-8:45 a.m. | Check In / IDs / Guidebook / Continental Breakfast | Dining Hall |
| 8-8:45 a.m. | Honors Students Breakfast – by invite (RSVP required) | Keene Seminar Room |
| 9:30-9:55 a.m. | Orientation Group Meetup | Per Meetup Map |
| 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Meetings with Academic College and Major Faculty | ►College of Business: Multi-Flex Theater, Snyder Academic Center ►College of Arts & Sciences: Seitz 205, 206, 207, Andorfer Commons ►College of Engineering & School of Computer Sciences: Magee-O’Connor Theater, Andorfer Commons |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch with Faculty 11:30 – Engineering and Computer Science 11:45 – Arts and Sciences 12:00 – Business | Andorfer Commons |
| 12:45-1:00 p.m. | Orientation Group Meetup | Per Meetup Map |
| 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Breakout Session 1 | |
| Title IX Session: Sex Signals (Pierson residents and Commuter Business students) | Multi-Flex Theater, Snyder | |
| Coach BE (Residents not living in Pierson AND Commuter A&S and ENG & CS) | Maggee O’Connor Theatre, Andorfer Commons | |
| 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Transition Time | |
| 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. | Breakout Session 2 | |
| Title IX Session: Sex Signals (Residents not living in Pierson AND Commuter A&S and ENG & CS) | Multi-Flex Theater, Snyder | |
| Coach BE (Pierson residents and Commuter Business students) | Maggee O’Connor Theatre, Andorfer Commons | |
| 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Dinner | Andorfer Commons |
| 8:00-10:00 p.m. | Movie on the Lawn |
For additional events and activities, please visit the Welcome Week schedule.
New Student Orientation – Day 3
All new students are expected to attend the orientation events throughout the day; however, day 3 has some optional choices and some specific demographic requirements for athletic teams. For locations of all events, please download the Warriors Connect application as described above.
| Event Time | Event Name | Event Location |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Interfaith Prayer Service (optional) | Andorfer, Wegener Chapel |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Brunch | Andorfer Commons, Dining Hall |
| 12:45-12:55 p.m. | Orientation Group Meetup | Per Meetup Map |
| 1:00-1:30 p.m. 1:40-2:10 p.m. 2:20-2:50 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions – The next three sessions will be concurrent sessions with three groups rotating among these sessions. Check with your Orientation Group Leader for your specific rotation schedule. (Groups will rotate in this order: Magee → Multiflex → Seitz → Magee.) | |
| Start at Your Assigned Room → Then Rotate | Meeting the Career Center with a Handshake (College of Arts & Sciences) | Seitz 205-207, Andorfer |
| Start at Your Assigned Room → Then Rotate | Getting to Know (Experience) Fort Wayne (College of Business) | Multiflex Theater, Snyder |
| Start at Your Assigned Room → Then Rotate | Safety and Parking on Campus (College of Engineering and Computer Sciences) | Magee O’Connor Theater, Andorfer |
| 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Practical Applications: Being Ready for Monday | Magee O’Connor Theater, Andorfer |
| 4:00-8:30 p.m. | Athletic Team Meetings (see additional schedule below) | Multiflex Theater, Snyder |
| 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Welcome Back Party (90s Themed) | Scully Square; rain: Dining Hall, Andorfer Commons |
| 5:00 -7:00 p.m. | Involvement and Resource Fair | Scully Square; rain: Dining Hall, Andorfer Commons |