​New Student​ Orientation

​​WELCOME TO THE FINAL STEPS OF BECOMING AN OILER! 


We want to make sure that you start the​ year off right. Because of that, new students are required to participate in The Oiler Experience, a four-day orientation weekend designed to help you settle into campus life, meet other new students and have a lot of fun!


This year, Oiler Experience is August 15 through August 18. You are welcome to bring your parents to the first two days of orientation weekend. 


Please read all the information on this website, so you will know what to expect during The Oiler Experience.

 















​ Balloon release during the Arch Ceremony

​​​THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:

  1. Activate your Oiler OneCard (You need your card to use your meal plan.) 

  2. Send in your housing deposit.

  3. Meet your roommate and figure out who is bringing shared items (see Things to Bring).

  4. Read “Five Tips for Getting Through The Oiler Experience.”​

  5. Be ready to meet new people and have new experiences!​

ADDITIONAL ​INFORMATION


The Oiler Experience Checklist​

IMPORTANT EVENTS DURING THE OILER EXPERIENCE


Thursday, August 15: 

  • Meal Plans Begin
  • Move-in Day: 2 to 9 p.m.
  • Check In: 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Movie Under the Stars: 10 p.m.

Friday, August 16:

  • "Why be Ordinary When You Can Be Remarkable": 10 a.m.
  • Arch Ceremony & Farewell Reception for Parents: 5 p.m.
  • Giant Inflatables, live DJ & Late Night Munchies: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 17:

  • Service Projects (two sessions): Session 1 begins at 8:30 a.m., sessions 2 begins at 12:15 p.m.
  • Honor Student Ice Cream Sundae Party: 4:30 p.m.
  • Comedians Jen Kober and Eric O'Shea: 8 p.m. 

Sunday, August 18:

  • Academic Support Center Sessions: 12:30 p.m.
  • PlayFair!: 6:30 p.m.


Monday, August 19

  • Classes begin!

Questions? Call Brandon Mooney, orientation coordinator, at 419-434-4707 or email him at mooney@findlay.edu.​ ​​