New Student Orientation Schedule Fall 2023
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
PLACE |
9:00am |
Move-In | Check-in and Registration |
Gym |
12:00pm |
Lunch |
Pick up in Cafeteria |
3:00pm |
Last Move-Ins and Registration |
|
4:00pm |
Orientation Opening Sessions |
Gym |
4:30pm |
Parents Dismissal to Q&A |
Banquet Hall |
5:00pm |
Group Prayer |
Gym |
5:30pm |
Dinner |
Food Truck |
7:00pm |
Off Campus Fun! |
|
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20th
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
PLACE |
8:30am |
Breakfast |
Student Lounge | Dorms |
10:00am* |
Church |
*Departure time will depend on the church assigned to you. |
3:00pm |
Exploring Dallas! |
|
6:00pm |
Dinner |
|
7:30pm |
Housing Orientation |
Gym |
MONDAY, AUGUST 21st
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
PLACE |
7:45am |
Breakfast |
Cafeteria |
9:00am |
DCC 101/DCC 201 |
Banquet Hall |
11:45am |
Lunch |
Cafeteria |
1:00pm |
DCC 101/DCC 201 |
Banquet Hall |
2:30pm |
Service Project |
|
5:30pm |
Dinner |
Cafeteria |
7:00pm |
DCC Experience |
|
Application for Residence
Traditional Students
All traditional students must reside on campus unless they are living with their parents/guardians, 21 years old or older, or married. All students wishing to reside off campus must receive permission from Mariana Galanos, Director of Student Life and Engagement, by emailing mgalanos@dallas.edu.
Housing Deposit
ITEMS YOU NEED
- Bedding for a standard single/twin bed
- Cleaning supplies – you are responsible for cleaning your own room and bathroom
- Laundry supplies – you are also responsible for doing your own laundry; and quarters…lots of them
- Alarm clock
- Bible
- Office and school supplies
- Personal identification (license, bank cards, etc)
- Toiletries
- Towels
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
These items are not allowed due to maintenance & fire code violations.
- Paint/wallpaper
- Weapons of any sort (including martial arts weapons, fireworks, air guns, paintball guns, etc)
- Pets – only fish are allowed
- Hot plates, toaster ovens, or anything with an exposed heating element
- Fixed furniture – removable furniture is allowed with permission of Residence Hall Director
- Open flames: candles, incense, etc.
- Microwave ovens
OPTIONAL ITEMS
You may want to check with your roommate to avoid duplication.
- Mini-refrigerator
- Crock-pot, George Foreman grill, coffee maker (with automatic shut-off)
- Computer, printer, scanner, surge protector
- Collapsible luggage for easy storage
- Hangers
- Small fan
- Dry erase board for the door
- Lawn Chair for Community Nights
- Ear plugs for those nights when your roommate is up late doing homework or watching a movie
- Flat plastic bins for additional storage under your bed
- TV, VCR/DVD player, CD player, video-gaming unit
- Bed lifters – to create under-the-bed storage space (only in girls’ Residence Hall)
- Shower curtain and rod – to act as a closet door
- Window curtain/valance and rod
- Storage bins – the room comes with three small drawers
- Set dishwasher safe dishes and silverware
Meningitis Vaccination Requirement
Contact the Student Development Office