August 2026
Welcome to Dickinson!
There will be a lot for you to do in the upcoming weeks to prepare for your arrival on campus. Watch for weekly emails listing three things for you to do or know for that week. Those action items will also be posted here for reference.
QUESTIONS?
Reach out to orientation@dickinson.edu anytime if you have questions.
August at a Glance
August is your final stretch before officially becoming a Dickinsonian. You’ll finalize logistics, connect with your roommate, prepare for Orientation and get ready to move in.
Here's What's Happening Now
- View your roommate and housing assignment in the Housing Portal and explore resources to help you start your roommate relationship off right.
- This is the last week to choose your Orientation Spotlight Sessions for orientation. Please choose 3 sessions by August 7.
- Review your class schedule and make adjustments during the Schedule Adjustment Period beginning Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. EDT.
- Order your textbooks through the online portal and review tips from Dickinson Outfitters to prepare for pick-up.
- Prepare for move-in on Wednesday, Aug. 26, including labeling items, following campus signage and using available student support on arrival day.
- Download the Corq app to access your Event Pass and explore Orientation events, campus groups and maps.
- Participate in Convocation, your first Dickinson tradition, and share the livestream link with family and friends.
- Jumpstart your semester with SOAR (Strategies, Organization, Achievement Resources) by coming to OWLL (Old West Lower Level) to access academic support resources or set up a time management session.