New Student Orientation Fall 2025

August 14-17, 2025

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Welcome Grizzlies!

Join us for Orientation as we roll out the green carpet to welcome the newest members of the Grizz Fam! 

Orientation is an exciting and important event for you and your family to explore our beautiful campus, discover your new college community, make connections, and learn even more about our academic programs, housing, money matters, and student life. 

We are excited to welcome all new students, transfers, the Adams State Class of 2029, and your family members!

There will be scheduled activities for Students and Families. Below you’ll find the Student Track schedule and the Family Track schedule.  There will be times when Students and Families will have the same activities and other times when they differ.

Schedule

The New Student Orientation Committee is Finalizing the Schedule. Check back on a later date to see the full schedule, but for now, here are some things you can expect 

Student Track

Thursday, August 14th

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Check-ins begin!  –This is your chance to get settled into your  Assigned Residence Halls and start your great story 

Check in, get settled, and get ready for the following weekend!

Friday, August 15th 

7:00 am – 10:00 am: Move-in/Check in – Your Assigned Residence Halls

  • Come check in and get your welcome bag!
  • If you missed Thursday’s Move-in you can still come and get your. This is your chance to move in 

10:00 am – 12:15 pm: Welcome & Convocation – the official start to New Student Orientation 

  • Come hear from several speakers, including President Tandberg, AS&F Student Body, get a chance to interact with faculty, Staff, and students 

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: All Campus Lunch/Faculty & Staff Meet and Greet. If you joined us for Convocation, please be sure to join us for lunch as well!

  • Meet professors and get any questions you may have answered. Representatives from many different majors will be represented during this event.

2:00 pm – 5:00 PM:  Activities still being planned so get excited!!  And we will be making sure you get time to get to know the faculty, resources and all the important information.

5:30 pm –7:00 pm: Dinner 7:00 pm –when it’s over: Welcome Back Party- in residence halls 

  • Join us as we play games and have a good time as you start to get to know your Resident Assistants and your residence halls 

Saturday, August 16th

9:30 am – 10:30 am: NSO Huddle- and Resource Highlight 

  • These will be NSO Huddles and Resource Highlight will happen periodically throughout NSO. This is a chance for us to get together as a big group, check i,n and highlight some important resources for you know here at Adams State University  

10:30 am – 12:30 pm: NSO Breakout groups and sessions 

  • These breakout groups are intended to set you up for success as you start your journey here at Adams. We will cover various topics from accessing your accounts to tips on how to succeed to hearing from current students. 

12:30 – 2 PM: Lunch 

2:00 pm –2:30 pm:  NSO Huddle- and Resource Highlight 

  • These will be NSO Huddles, and Resource Highlight will happen periodically throughout NSO. This is a chance for us to get together as a big group, check i,n and highlight some important resources for you to know here at Adams State University.  

2:45 pm – 4:45 pm: NSO Breakout groups and sessions 

  • These breakout groups are intended to set you up for success as you start your journey here at Adams. We will cover various topics from accessing your accounts to tips on how to succeed to hearing from current students. 

5:30 PM –  8:00 PM: Grizzly Takeover Downtown Alamosa 

  • Join us downtown to explore resources both on and off campus; there will be a resource fair downtown 
  • Visit all the tables and booths to receive your orientation t-shirts.

6:00 PM  – Dinner Downtown 

Sunday, August 17th

9:00 am –9:45 Am: NSO Huddle Goodbye Families- and Resource Highlight 

  • We say goodbye to those who came to drop off students at Adams State 
  • These will be NSO Huddles and Resource Highlight will happen periodically throughout NSO. This is a chance for us to get together as a big group, check i,n and highlight some important resources for you know here at Adams State University  

10 am –12:00 pm : Adventure time 

  • We will have different options and opportunities for adventure this time, from paddle boarding, to visiting the dunes, to a scavenger hunt
  • this time is used to have some fun before school starts and  focus on adventure 

Noon – Lunch Time Meal Plans Start 

1 PM -5 PM -Downtime 

  • This is your chance to wind down for a bit, get things situated in your residence halls, and get some items taken care of.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Sundays at 6; Cole Park

  • Finish the weekend relaxing, playing games, and listening to local music at Cole Park. 

Lodging Options

If you are looking for a place to stay overnight in Alamosa, check out the following hotels in Alamosa.

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Contact Us!

Vince Alcon (He/him/they/siya)
Director of Student Life

The Adams Experience

Your experience at Adams extends beyond the classroom through extracurriculars on-campus and within the San Luis Valley. Learn more about The Adams Experience.

Questions

Have immediate questions about New Student Orientation? Contact the NSO Team or take a look at the Orientation FAQs page.