6:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
Residential Student Move-In 
(Location: Residence Halls)
Students will move into their assigned residence hall and get settled into their new space.

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cool Beans Cafe Open 
(Location: Guerrieri Student Union)
Stop by Cool Beans Café for coffee and snacks. Cool Beans proudly serves Starbucks coffee.

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Gull Card Services Available 
(Location: IT Help Desk, Guerrieri Academic Commons)
Stop by the IT Help Desk in the Guerrieri Academic Commons to have your photo taken and pick up your Gull Card, if you were unable to attend Sea Gull Start Up. Residential students who did not pick up their Gull Card during Sea Gull Start Up can visit their assigned residence hall to get their card. 

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Shops at Salisbury University Open 
(Location: Commons Building and Guerrieri Academic Commons)
Visit Sammy's Outfitters in the Commons Building to get all of your SU Gear and visit Sammy's Supplies in the Guerrieri Academic Commons for all of your books and academic supplies. 

11:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Residential Student First Flight Check-In
(Location: Quad; Rain Location: Fireside Lounge)
Residential students should proceed to the Quad to check in for First Flight. Students will receive their orientation name tag and group number. After check-in feel free to explore campus, have lunch, and be ready to meet your Orientation Leader at 3:00pm.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Commons Open for Lunch
(Location: Commons Dining Hall)

1:00 - 2:45 PM
Commuter Student First Flight Check-In 
(Location: Quad; Rain Location: Fireside Lounge)
Commuter students (including those living in University Park and Sea Gull Village) will check in for First Flight. Students will receive their orientation name tag and group number. After check-in feel free to explore campus, have lunch, and be ready to meet your Orientation Leader at 3:00pm.

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Survival of Arrival 
(Location: Devilbiss Mall; Rain Location: Wicomico Room)
Local vendors visit campus, allowing students and families to experience what the greater Salisbury area has to offer.

3:00 - 3:15 PM
Meet Your Orientation Leader on the Quad 
(Location: Quad)
Meet your Orientation Leader on the Quad and look for your Orientation Group number. Tip: You can find your group number on your name tag!   

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Mandatory Sessions
are marked with Sammy!

4:00 - 7:00 PM
Late Check-In/Orientation Help Desk Open
(Location: Commons Dining Hall)
Missed Orientation Check-in? Visit the Orientation Help Desk located in the lobby of Commons Dining Hall to complete your check-in process. Orientation Staff will be available to assist with additional questions.

7:30 - 9:00 PM
Playfair
(Location: Intramural Fields Rain Location: Maggs Arena)
Get ready to laugh, move, and meet new people! Playfair is an interactive, high-energy experience filled with games and activities designed to help you connect with your classmates in a fun, welcoming environment. Whether you're outgoing or a little nervous, Playfair makes it easy to break the ice, build new friendships, and kick off your Salisbury University journey together.


9:30 - 11:00 PM
Bingo!
(Location: Jackson Family Auditorium, Holloway Hall)
Start your first night at Salisbury University with one of our favorite campus traditions—Bingo! Join the Orientation Leaders and SOAP for an evening of fun, laughs, and over 50 chances to win. Play for more than $1,000 worth of prizes from the SU Bookstore, including Salisbury University t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, water bottles, dorm décor, school spirit items, and more. It's the perfect opportunity to stock up on Sea Gull gear before classes even begin. Come in your comfy clothes, meet new friends, and experience your very first SU event. You won't want to miss this exciting way to kick off your Sea Gull journey!