Nearly 550 people were on campus in mid-June for two days of Summer Orientation including 254 students and their guests.

Holly Sager, senior associate director of transfer recruitment and campus visit programs, said students had the opportunity to get early access to their fall schedules, meet with orientation leaders, and see their rooms on campus. Many also had the opportunity to meet students from their building and floor, and possibly even their roommates for the first time.

Several resources around campus were available to prepare students to transition to being Cobbers and wrap up any loose ends before move-in day. 

“We are so excited about the incoming class of 2027 and were thrilled to host many of those students and their families on campus once more as they prepare to transition to life at Concordia in the fall,” Sager said. “We can’t wait to see how they flourish and grow as students here and want to get them connected to campus early so they can have the smoothest transition possible.” 

Sager said they received positive feedback about the event including an email from a parent about how impressed they were with the excellent job by the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ staff and representatives from academic departments. Even though they’d experienced orientations at different colleges with three other children, they thoroughly enjoyed their time spent at Concordia and appreciated the team staying in touch with their daughter throughout the admission process.

“It was clear that the campus community is excited to welcome the new students and is prepared to support them in their journey,” added Sager.