2025 Orientation Schedule

Students and parents are encouraged to participate in Orientation and Cleary Welcome Weekend festivities! 

In the meantime, let us know if you have any questions! Call 800-686-1883 or email admissions@cleary.edu.

Click the dropdowns below for information on each orientation offered, and a link to RSVP.

Orientation is an important step in getting the most out of Cleary.
It’s a chance for you to visit campus, meet your professors, and have all your questions answered.
Arrive at the Cleary Commons to check in.

Friday, August 22
Audience: Parents and Students
8 am to 12 pm  | Move-In
2 to 4:30 pm | Orientation for parents and students
4:30 to 5:30 pm | Parent social hour
5 to 5:30pm | Resident hall floor meeting
5:30 to 8:30pm | Student and parent food trucks and fun

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The following morning, an additional Academic Orientation for students only will be held on Saturday, August 23 from 10 AM-12 PM at the Cleary Commons. You will:

  • Interact with faculty members and academic advisors
  • Get technology recommendations
  • Learn to appropriately use AI to support your education
  • Review tips for success as a collegiate student

This session is MANDATORY for all new and continuing international students.

We’ll review essential topics, including:

✔️ Academic requirements and attendance policies
✔️ Financial responsibilities
✔️ Form I-20 guidelines and reporting requirements
✔️ Employment rules for F-1 students
✔️ Risks and consequences of falling out of status

Your attendance is required to remain in good standing.

If you have any questions before the session, please email internationaladvising@cleary.edu

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Here are the Online Orientation details:

  • Your attendance is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged.
  • The meeting will be recorded so you can review any key points at a later time.
  • Once you RSVP, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
  • In the meantime, if you have any questions, call our Admissions colleagues at 800-686-1883 or email admissions@cleary.edu.

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First day of Fall 2025 classes

Monday, August 25