For New Residential Students:

Hocking College New Student Orientation Spring 2026

Residential Student Start Week Schedule 

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Move-In      10:00 am - 4:00 pm                                         John Light Hall Concourse

Arrival time scheduled by Housing

Community Welcome for Parents and Students 

Hannah Guada, Vice President for Student Life 5:00 pm Student Center Multiplex

 

Thursday, January 8, 2026 Academic Day for ALL MAJORS 

Schedule TBA

 

Friday, January 9, 2026 Student Life Day

Required Break Out Sessions 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  Student Center Multiplex

Community Assistants and Orientation Leaders will accompany new students to sessions

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Get Involved at Hocking College

Welcome Social Events 4:00 - 7:30 pm Student Center 

Choose from a number of different activities to have fun and get to know others. 

Wal-Mart Run 5:00 - 7:00 pm

In Hall Evening Activities  7:30 pm

 

Saturday, January 10, 2026         

 5:00 pm Student Center     

• Student Center/Student Activity Board Party 
• Pizza/Karaoke/Pool Open/Games

Sunday, January 11, 2026 Free Day

Use the day to rest, go to church, catch up with friends, finish setting up your room and get ready for classes tomorrow!