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August 21-22, 2026

For Families

Schedule of Events

Friday, August 21, 2026
8:00am - 10:00am
Residential Student Orientation & Residence Hall Check-In

Residential students, be sure to check in for Orientation early to receive your room key before move-in!

Kingsmen Park
8:00am - 5:00pm
ID Cards and Parking Passes

Come pick up your ID card and parking pass!

Skip the waiting and upload your photo ahead of time! 

(Ullman 100/101)

Upload your ID card photo ahead of time

Ullman 100/101
9:00am - 10:00am
Commuter Student Orientation Check-In

Commuter students join us for a check-in experience just for you. Your orientation journey starts here!

Kingsmen Park
9:00am - 10:30am
Coffee and CommuniTEA

Commuter students join us for a check-in experience just for you. Your orientation journey starts here!


This event will occur in the Kingsmen Pavillion (outdoor classroom)
Kingsmen Park
10:00am - 3:00pm
Info Tent

Come to the Info Tent with any questions or for late Orientation check-in.

Flagpoles
10:00am - 12:00pm
Peer Adviser Led Classroom/Campus Tours

Looking to get a quick tour of campus and learn where your classes will be on Wednesday? Stop by for a campus tour led by our Peer Advisers!

Enormous Luther, Falde Plaza
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Resource Fair & Lunch

Discover all the Campus Resources areas and what they have to offer you during your time at CLU.

Location: The Habit Lawn

The Habit
1:30pm - 2:00pm
More Than a Major: What You Gain from a Lutheran Liberal Arts Education

Join us for a moderated panel discussing what your student will gain from a Lutheran Liberal Arts Education.

Samuelson Chapel
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Commuter Family Drop-in

Commuter families are invited to stop by the Student Union to connect with campus staff, ask questions, and learn about the resources and support available to help their student have a successful transition to Cal Lutheran.

Student Union
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Residence Life & Student Life Family Meeting

At this session you will learn all about what life will be like for your student living on campus. Specifically, this session will cover hall staff, Resident Assistant programs, the student code of conduct, and areas for your student to get involved.

Samuelson Chapel
3:30pm - 4:30pm
President's Welcome and Opening Convocation

We invite you to join us for your first official welcome to the Cal Lutheran family from University President and faculty.

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center
4:45pm - 5:45pm
President's Happy Hour with Families

While students are attending their evening programs, parents, guardians, and little ones are invited to unwind at the President’s Patio for a delightful Happy Hour with President John Nunes. Enjoy light refreshments and casual conversation with fellow family members and university leadership.

President's Lawn