SPRING SEMESTER 2026 ORIENTATION
Orientation for the 2026 spring semester will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 through Saturday, January 10, 2026.
We are excited to have you join the Geneva community!

Orientation is integral to your success as a Geneva student. It is expected that all students who are new to Geneva College attend the entirety of Orientation. If you have questions about Orientation, please email cse@geneva.edu.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Resident Student Check-in and Move-in // Benedum RoomCome to the Benedum Room inside Alexander Hall to check in before heading to your residence hall to move-in. |
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Commuter Check-In // Benedum RoomCommuters will need to check-in to make sure they are ready to begin at Geneva College. Come to the Benedum Room inside Alexander Hall. |
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Reading Proficiency Test // OM 24Any deposited student that does not have a standardized test score (SAT, ACT, or CLT) for Reading and Writing needs to take the proficiency exam for Reading and Writing. Many incoming students have taken the exam already, but this will be the last time it is offered before the start of the semester. |
3:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.: Commuter student meeting // Skye LoungeCome hear about commuter specific information including parking permits, lockers, and a tour of the commuter lounge. Students only. |
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Welcome Session // Benedum RoomWelcome to Geneva! We are so glad you are part of our community. We want to start you off with an official Geneva welcome, and set you up well for the start of your Geneva College journey. |
4:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Pittsburgh ExcursionJoin us for a night out for dinner and exploring Pittsburgh. |
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast // Alexander Dining HallIt’s the best way to start out the day! Go eat breakfast. |
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.: Math Proficiency & Placement Exam // S&E 212The Math Proficiency exam is for students who have not established math proficiency with a SAT, ACT, or CLT score, or a College Algebra class. The Placement Exam is primarily for Math, Science, and Engineering Majors and will place students into MAT 120 and MAT 161. |
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.: Orientation Sessions // Benedum Room |
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Academic Departmental Connection // Brig |
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch with L&T mentors // Alexander Dining Hall |
1:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.: Orientation Session // McKee Classroom (#15) |
1:40 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: First Year Find It, Part #1 // Various LocationsExplore campus and find different offices to collect Geneva swag! |
2:15 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.: Geneva Platforms & System Learning // L&T ClassroomThis is part of your L&T class. You will be learning how to navigate online Geneva systems. Please bring a laptop to this session. |
2:55 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.: First Year Find It, Part #2, Classroom Walk // Various Locations |
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Orientation Session // Benedum Room |
4:00 p.m.: - 4:55 p.m.: L&T Class #1 // L&T ClassroomAttend your first college class at Geneva. You will receive class credit for your attendance. |
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Dinner // Alexander Dining Hall |
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: A night out off campusJoin us for a night out off campus. |
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Breakfast // Alexander Dining HallIt’s the best way to start out the day! Go eat breakfast. |
10:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.: Orientation Session // Benedum Room |
10:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.: Discover Beaver Falls // Benedum RoomExplore the community you will call home during your time at Geneva. |
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Lunch // Alexander Dining Hall |
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Geneva Culture Game Show // Benedum RoomJoin us for an interactive game show and win some great prizes! |
1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Orientation Sessions // Benedum Room |
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Learn Handshake // Benedum RoomLearn how to use Handshake, our system to register for events. |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Experiential Activity // Various |
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Dinner // Alexander Dining Hall |
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Night Activity, sundae making, movie night, volleyball, or yard games // Skye Lounge |
10:30 a.m.: Church with a Friend: // Meet in Alex's Parking Lot |
Meal Times // Alexander Dining HallAll meals on Sunday are optional and on your own
|