Congratulations on your decision to attend Briar Cliff University. We are delighted that you will be joining the Briar Cliff community. The final step in the Admissions process is Orientation – an important start in your Briar Cliff experience. Briar Cliff students who attend Orientation experience an easier transition – academically and socially – to campus. You’ll be glad that you participated in Orientation. During Orientation, you will… • See what academic life is really like. • Find out about academic requirements, University policies and procedures. • Complete the required assessment/ placement tests to ensure your enrollment into courses that are    best for you. • Register for fall classes. • Meet faculty advisors who will be available to discuss programs and other academic opportunities. • Get to know many other first-year students. • Hear from Briar Cliff students who are Peer Advising Leaders (PALs). • Meet with Financial Aid staff. • Learn about Campus Security, Campus Life, Food Services, Campus Ministry and Student Activities. • Get to know Briar Cliff’s scenic hilltop campus. • Meet Briar Cliff students. • Have fun! Orientation Registration All new students are required to attend one Orientation session. Online registration is quick and easy. Indicate if you, your parents/guardians and/or family members will need residence hall accommodations. Upon receipt of your Orientation Registration Form, we will send you confirmation, an itinerary and a list of what you should bring. A $125 Orientation fee will be charged to your BCU student account. If you need to change the date of your Orientation session after registering, please call Admissions at 800.662.3303 or 712.279.5200. Room Accommodations for Orientation Students will share a double occupancy room with another student in Alverno Hall. Parents/guardians may stay in Baxter-DiGiovanni Hall suites, which accommodate four per suite, or reserve a local hotel room. If you are staying on campus, your room will be furnished with linens and towels. Limited campus housing will be available. On campus housing is not available for parents/guardians during the August Orientation. Orientation Program Amenities While attending Orientation, you will have opportunities to participate in a number of activities and meet many members of Briar Cliff’s faculty and staff. Supper will be offered on Day One of Orientation and brunch will be provided on Day Two. Orientation Arrival Instructions On the first day of each session, please check in from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Stark Student Center. Individuals with disabilities or other special needs should call 800.662.3303 or 712.279.5200 to arrange for accommodations. Orientation Tip Contact your roommate and coordinate attending Orientation sessions together. If you have not been assigned a roommate, contact your Admissions counselor.