Orientation
Welcome to Baker
Orientation helps make your transition to Baker University as smooth as possible so you can focus on making friends, having fun, and getting an exceptional education.
Dr. Cassy Bailey
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Register for Orientation
All new students are required to attend an orientation session before their first semester.
Choose Your Date
- Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Monday, June 30, 2025
- Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Thursday, July 24, 2025
- Friday, August 15, 2025 (this session is reserved for out-of-state and international students)
Prepare for Orientation
Before attending orientation, complete the steps on the New Student Checklist.
Attend Orientation
Free parking is available in the lot next to the George F. Collins Jr. Sports and Convention Center, 524 Sixth St. (Collins Gym).
9:15 a.m. Registration
Rice Auditorium, 404 Eighth St. Orientation Leaders will be on campus to help you find your way.
9:30 a.m. Baker Basics
Start off your orientation day by learning the basics of Baker, including your academic schedule, financial aid, and student financial account.
10:15 a.m. Supporting Your Wildcat (Parents & Family Only)
Learn more about the resources available at Baker and how you can support your Wildcat as they begin their time at Baker.
10:15 a.m. Academic Breakout Sessions (Students Only)
Meet with with faculty from the academic area of your choice to learn more about their requirements and opportunities.
10:45 a.m. Wildcat to Wildcat (Students Only)
Gather with your orientation group to get to know each other and learn more about Baker from current students.
11:30 a.m. Before You Go + Optional Lunch
Review next steps as you prepare to start your journey at Baker, and meet with representatives from the Office of Financial Aid, Business Office, Student Academic Success, and other offices. An optional lunch will be served for students and their guests in the Harter Union Cafeteria.
Placement Exams
Preregistration is required. Contact anna.mccullough@bakerU.edu.
- English: 12:15-1 p.m. Mulvane 211
- Math: 1-2 p.m. Mulvane 211
Your First-Semester Schedule
Approximately 48 hours before your orientation day, you will receive your first-semester schedule. This schedule will be built based on the preferences you chose on your orientation registration form.
Get to know the possible components of your schedule.
Need to make changes to your schedule?
After receiving your schedule, you may have questions or want to make changes. You can email schedulechanges@bakerU.edu, and faculty and staff from the Office of Academic Affairs will also be present at orientation to answer your questions.
Learn More
At your orientation session you will learn how to log in to Moodle, the learning management system that you will use for your classes during your time at Baker. From there you will be able to access the orientation presentations and files.
Review the Wildcat Way Guide for New Students for the basic information you’ll need as a new student.
What Happens Next?
Check back for new student move-in and Wildcat Welcome dates for fall 2025.
