For New Residential Students:
Hocking College New Student Orientation Autumn 2026
Residential Student Start Week Schedule
Wednesday, August 12, 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, August 13, 2026 Academic Day for ALL MAJORS
10 am to 11:30am - The Schools of Natural Resources/Public Safety and Workforce Development. (Student Center Multiplex)
- AI Usage, Blackboard, Cengage and Self-Service Training (Students Must Bring Laptop)
11:30am to 1:00pm -
- Lunch available from the Hawk's Nest
1pm to 2:30pm - The Schools of Allied Health and Nursing and Arts, Science & Education (Student Center Multiplex)
- AI Usage, Blackboard, Cengage and Self-Service Training (Students Must Bring Laptop)
1pm to 2:30pm - The School of Natural Resources/Public Safety Orientation
- All students meet in the Natural Resources Building First Floor Lobby
2:30pm to 4:30pm- The School of Arts, Science & Education
- All students meet in the Communication Center for Excellence Oakley Hall 207
3pm to 4:15pm The School of Workforce Development Orientation
- All students meet in Oakley Hall 210
3:15pm to 3:45pm - The School of Allied Health & Nursing Orientation
- Nursing Students meet in Davidson Hall 219
- Allied Health Students meet in Davidson Hall 314
Convocation Ceremony 5:00 pm Student Center
All New Students Line up with Faculty at 4:30 pm, reception to follow.
Friday, August 14, 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
Hawks that Help
Campus Toolbox
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, August 15, 2026 Parade of the Hills, Nelsonville Community Festival
5:00 pm Student Center All Students meet to march in the parade through Nelsonville
Sunday, August 16, 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!
