Tips for Orientation

Welcome to мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê! We're eager to help you successfully transition to college.

Review these helpful tips to be ready for New Student Orientation:

  1. It's helpful to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure your мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê account is activated. We will have staff available to help you activate your account up to 15 minutes before the start of orientation.
  2. If you require any special accommodations, please call 217-786-3689 or 217-786-3695 prior to orientation so we may plan accordingly.
  3. We may occasionally travel outdoors. Some tour routes have stairs, but there are accessible ramps and elevators available.

You will be learning a lot at orientation, and you may still have questions. Don't worry â€” we welcome your visits, calls and emails!

When coming to the main campus in Springfield for your New Student Orientation, you can park in the lots south of the Millennium Center (Lots P5 and P7 are the closest), and then join us in the entry hallway to Menard Hall to get started!  View campus map.

Who to bring?

New Student Orientation is designed for new students. Family members and service animals may attend.