Orientation 2026

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM until Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 5:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Cedar Crest College
100 College Dr
Allentown, PA 18104
United States

WHEN

August 20, 2026 - August 23, 2026

DETAILS

All incoming residential & commuter first year students are required to attend August Orientation from 8/20/26-8/23/26. Final orientation schedules will be available in mid-August.

August Orientation is our largest orientation of the year. This four-day experience is required for all first-time, incoming Cedar Crest students and is always scheduled on the four days leading up to the first day of classes for the fall semester. Orientation is a jam-packed experience designed to highlight everything Cedar Crest College has to offer.

During Orientation STUDENTS will:

Meet your classmates, academic advisor, and even some professors!
Learn your way around campus and engage with the local community
Make tons of new friends
HAVE A BLAST!

During Orientation PARENTS AND FAMILIES will:

Learn about what the First Year at college will look like for you and your student
Learn ways to support your student as they transition into college
Meet faculty, staff, and administrators that your student will engage with during their first year
Have a chance to ask any questions
Gain peace of mind that you are making the right choice for your First-Year Student!

Student Information

First Name

Preferred Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Tag as Applicant (hidden)

Orientation RSVP

All days of August Orientation are required for all Cedar Crest College First Year Students.

Thursday, August 20th

First Year Student Schedule
8:30am-11:00am – Residential Student Move-in
8:30am-1:30pm - Laptop for Learners Pickup (any time in window)
11:00am-1:00pm – Resource Fair & Lunch
1:30pm-1:45pm – Welcome to Cedar Crest
1:45pm-2:45pm - Meet Your FYE Mentor
2:45pm-3:00pm - Line Up for Open Door Ceremony
3:15pm-4:15pm – Open Door Ceremony (this event requires walking up and down stairs)
4:15pm-5:00pm – Free Time & Farewell
5:00pm-5:30pm - Falcon Group Meeting
5:30pm-7:00pm - SYE Themed Dinner
7:00pm – Wellness Programming

Family & Loved Ones Schedule
8:30am-11:00am – Residential Student Move-in
11:00am-1:00pm – Resource Fair & Lunch
1:30pm-1:45pm - Welcome to Cedar Crest College
1:45pm-2:30pm - The Road Ahead
2:30pm-3:00pm - From Home to Campus: Supporting Your Student's Well-being
3:00pm - Head to Blaney Hall for Open Door Ceremony
3:15pm-4:15pm – Open Door Ceremony
4:15pm-5:00pm – Free Time & Farewell

I am able to attend August Orientation on Thursday, August 20th.

Yes

All days of August Orientation are required for First Year students. Please write why you are unable to attend this day.

Will you have any guests joining on Thursday, August 20th?

Yes

How many guests?

Friday, August 21st

First Year Student Schedule
8:00am-9:00am - Breakfast
8:30am-4:00pm - Laptop for Learners Pickup (any time in window)
9:00am-12:00pm – Student Programming
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm-3:15pm - Campus Resource Tour
3:15pm-4:00pm - Financial Wellness Presentation
4:00pm-5:00pm – Strawberry Festival
6:00pm-7:30pm - Dinner
8:00pm-9:00pm - SAB Bingo

I am able to attend August Orientation on Friday, August 21st.

Yes

All days of August Orientation are required for First Year students. Please write why you are unable to attend this day.

Saturday, August 22nd

First Year Student Schedule
8:00am-9:00am - Breakfast
11:00am-12:00pm – Wellness Day Programming
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
1:30pm-5:30pm - Wellness Day Programming
5:30pm-7:30pm - Dinner
8:00pm - FYE Movie on the Lawn

I am able to attend August Orientation on Saturday, August 22nd.

Yes

All days of August Orientation are required for First Year students. Please write why you are unable to attend this day.

Sunday, August 23rd

First Year Student Schedule
10:00am-2:00pm – Brunch - optional for commuters
2:00pm-5:00pm - Target Shuttles - optional
7:30pm-8:30pm - Opening Floor Meetings - residential students only

I am able to attend August Orientation on Sunday, August 23rd.

Yes

All days of August Orientation are required for First Year students. Please write why you are unable to attend this day.

Do you have any dietary restrictions/allergies?

Yes

Please provide details about your dietary restriction(s):

Nut allergy

Lactose intolerant

Gluten free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Shellfish allergy

Other

If selected "other" what dietary restriction do you have?

Cedar Crest College is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all participants. If you or your family require any accommodations to fully participate in this event, please let us know below. The event is being held in a building that has accessible entrances and restrooms. There will be a golf cart shuttle available to transport guests with mobility needs to different campus spaces. Please note Open Door Ceremony requires walking up and down steps.

T-Shirt Size

2XL

3XL

Laptop for Learners

Have you picked up your laptop already? (all students at SOAR on June 20th received theirs)

Yes

Cedar Crest College's Laptops for Learners Information and Agreement Form

By filling out this form, you are confirming your understanding of the terms and conditions that are associated with the Laptops for Learner's program, and reserving your laptop for the next term.

Laptop Agreement and Statement

Please read and acknowledge your understanding of the following information with relation to receiving a laptop from the Laptops for Learners program.

I authorize Cedar Crest College and/or its agents and contractors to contact me at my current and any future cell phone number(s), email address(es), or wireless device(s) regarding my delinquent student account(s)/loan(s), any other debt I owe to Cedar Crest College, or to receive general information from Cedar Crest College. I authorize Cedar Crest College and its agents and contractors to use automated telephone dialing equipment, artificial or prerecorded voice or text messages, and personal calls and emails in their efforts to contact me.

Furthermore, I understand that I may withdraw my consent to call or text my cellphone using automated telephone dialing equipment by submitting a clear revocation request to Student Financial Services or to the applicable contractor or agent contacting me on behalf of Cedar Crest College.

I have read and acknowledge that I understand the information presented here.

Yes

No, please contact me to discuss this.