Warrior Induction
An Exclusive Experience for 1st Year and Transfer Students
ESU is excited to prepare you for your academic and campus life experience! Starting now, you can exploring the many services and programs that ESU has to offer.
The culminating event prior to the start of Fall semester classes is the Warrior Induction Weekend: August 25 to 27, 2023.
A brief over of the weekend is below with the detailed schedule to be posted & accessible in mid-July.
Warriors to the Ready!
August is here and now is time to gear up and be prepared for the start of Fall semester!
Things you can do NOW before coming to campus!
Warrior Induction is a two-part process. Start now by exploring the many services and programs that ESU has to offer. Spend time learning about:
- Desire2Learn (D2L) is ESU’s course management program. D2L will help you connect to course resources and interact with other Warriors and your faculty.
- WarriorFish will help you set up appointments and connect you to supportive resources.
- Way of the Warrior embodies a set of principles and values that Warriors should embrace and exemplify.
- Campus Life helps you get connected to people, experiences, and resources.
Your induction culminates with the start of the fall semester: Warrior Induction Weekend
During Warrior Induction Weekend, you will
Meet Your:
- Peer Mentor, an upper-class student who will help you through your entire fall semester. They will connect you to resources, answer your questions, and orient you to the campus and off-campus community.
- Classmates, administration, faculty, and staff who will be on campus to support your journey to graduation!
Learn about:
- Making positive choices through the lens of health and wellness (Consent, Abstinence, Alcohol, & Medical Amnesty)
- Developing awareness and celebrating identity of self and others
- Taking ownership of your collegiate experience: Connect with ways to be in the know and get involved to make lasting memories.
- Commuter connections, services, and special accommodations.
- University support services and web tools that will support them academically throughout the year
- Expectations of Warriors in our community: expectations, ethos, campus awareness, and acknowledging shock
Get in the know about Getting Involved
Find out what's happening and connect with Clubs and Organizations. Warriorlink is your platform to join clubs and know what events and programs are happening on campus. Sign-in to open your new world!
Teleport to WarriorLinkWarrior Induction Weekend Schedule
Here is the schedule for all incoming students that will launch them to success this fall!
- Thursday, August 24
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Time Topic Location 8:00 am to
2:00 pmResidential Colleges & LLC New Student Move-in: College of Business Management, College of Education, Honors Program, and STEM Program. Assigned Residence Halls 8:00 am to
2:00 pmWarrior Induction Check-In: Residential Students
Pick up your name tag and materials for the weekendDansbury Commons
- Friday, August 25
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Time Topic Location 8:00 am to
2:00 pmNew Student Move-In Assigned Residence Halls 8:00 am to
2:00 pmWarrior Induction Check-In: Residential Students
Pick up your name tag and materials for the weekendDansbury Commons
2:00 pm to
4:00 pmWarrior Induction Check-In: Commuter Students
Pick up your name tag and materials for the weekendDansbury Commons
4:00 pm to
6:30 pmWarrior Induction Group Meet Up & Dinner
Engage in fun, interactive, and dynamic activities with your peers and group leaders and head to dinner with them as well!Assigned Locations/Dansbury Commons 6:30 pm to
8:00 pmHot Topics: Sex Discussed Here
Enjoy some skits and discussion regarding hot topics regarding navigating relationships and choices.Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts 8:00 pm to
10:00 pmThe 308
Enjoy a night of music, games, entertainment, and fun with friends. Best of all connect with student organizations to start getting involved!Parking Lot 3, Behind Abeloff - Saturday, August 26
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Time Topic Location 8:00 am to
9:00 amWarrior Induction Information Station
Stop by if you have any questionsDansbury Commons 9:00 am to
12:00 pmWarrior Induction Group Meet Up & Brunch
Engage in fun, interactive, and dynamic activities with your peers and group leadersAssigned Locations/Dansbury Commons 12:00 pm to
1:30 pmCelebrating Identity
Participate in the interactive experience cerebrating each other and challenging us to see the world beyond our own lens presented by Guest Speaker Justin BrownMattioli Recreation Center 1:45 pm to
2:45 pmCommunity Standards and Safety (Group Rotation Session)
Learn the Warrior Way regarding safety and responsibility on campusMattioli Recreation Center 3:00 pm to
4:00 pmWarrior Life (Group Rotation Session)
Come learn about life as an ESU WarriorAbeloff Center for the Performing Arts 4:00 pm to
6:15 pmBreak & Optional Dinner
Enjoy some downtime and grab dinnerDansbury Commons 6:30 pm to
7:30 pmResidential Community Meetings
Residents are required to attend the first-floor meeting with their Resident AdvisorAssigned Residence Halls
6:30 pm to
7:30 pmCommuter Essentials
From parking to campus life, get the most important information to navigate campusBeers Lecture Hall
7:45 pm to
9:00 pmWalk of The Warrior
Be part of a campus tradition featuring a candle-lit ceremony welcoming new Warriors to the ESU community.Mattioli Recreation Center 9:00 pm to
10:30 pmHypnotic Intoxication
Learn about the effects of alcohol through hypnosis! It’s something you do not want to miss!Mattioli Recreation Center - Sunday, August 27
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Optional - See the Worship Schedule packet insert for opportunities to celebrate your individual spirituality.
Time Topic Location 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Optional - Brunch/Lunch
Option to eat at Dansbury Commons (19) - All you can eat, campus dining experience.Dansbury Commons 12:00 pm to
1:30 pmWarrior Induction Group Meet Up
Peer Mentor's will guide you through Fall Semester Items, Find My Classrooms, & Campus Resource TourAssigned Locations 1:30 pm to
3:30 pmCampus Navigation/Help Labs
Get the 411 and hands on support for essential campus software programs needed for your journey at ESU.Various Campus Computer Labs 2:30 pm to
3:30 pmWarrior Wellness Hour
Your wellness matters to us, take part in a wellness activity of your preference.Mattioli Recreation Center 4:00 pm to
7:00 pmWarrior Cookout
Join faculty and staff for a welcome to campus meal.Main Quad 6:00 pm to
8:00 pmVIP Bookstore Event
Exclusive shopping event for Warriors Only, featuring refreshments, games, discounts, DJ, and more…University Center
Important Links to Gear up for the Semester
For assistance or special accommodations, please contact newtoesu@esu.edu or (570) 422-3291. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, services for physical, cognitive, visual or auditory assistance.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- 200 Prospect Street
- Phone:
- 5704223394
- Title of Department Leader
- Executive Director
- Name
- Joe Akob
- E:
- jakob@esu.edu
- Phone:
- 570-422-3291
