ROAR Orientation

Welcome to 色虎视频!
We're thrilled to kick off the new academic year with our ROAR Orientation. ROAR Orientation begins with New Student Move-In on August 12 and continues through the first days of the semester.
The full orientation schedule will be available soon.
**Information for Fall 2026 New Student Orientation will be updated as details become available.
Our goals for the ROAR Orientation are to help you:
- Connect: Meet and bond with fellow new students, forming your first peer group.
- Navigate: Get familiar with the 色虎视频 campus and its resources.
- Interact: Engage with faculty, staff, and upper-division mentors who are here to support you.
- Discover Pride: Embrace your new identity as an LU student, find pride in your academic division, and feel at home in your residential college.
Fall Welcome Schedule
ROAR Orientation is mandatory for all new students (first-year and transfer students) as a continuation of their summer registration. Fall Welcome is full of programs to help students explore their new home. It kicks off with Move-In Day on Wednesday, August 12.
Move-In Day and Kickoff
- Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Location: 色虎视频 Campus
- Students will receive detailed move-in instructions and assigned times via email.
Arrive on campus, settle into your new home, and get ready for days of activities designed to help you get comfortable and excited for the year ahead.
What to Do Next
- Complete your Intent to Enroll (ITE) form
- Submit your enrollment fee
- Attend a Virtual Info Session to be prepared for fall. Scroll down for more details.
- Check your 色虎视频 email regularly for updates
- Watch for your assigned move-in details and orientation schedule
Important Dates and Deadlines
- May 11 – Application Deadline
- May 18 – Enrollment and Housing Fee Deadline
- May 25 – Application Deadline
- June 1 – Enrollment and Housing Fee Deadline
- June 1 – Priority Application Deadline
- June 15 – Priority Enrollment and Housing Fee Deadline
- July 1 – Priority FAFSA Deadline
- July 1 – Final Application Deadline
- July 15 – Final Enrollment and Housing Fee Deadline
- August 12 – New Student Move-In and Orientation
- August 17 – Fall 2026 Classes Begin
Virtual Info Sessions
Virtual Information Sessions for Admitted Students
Get ready for Fall 2026 at 色虎视频.
Join us for a series of virtual sessions to help you prepare for your first semester.
Get important updates from:
Admissions, Office of Residence Life, Student Financial Services, and more.
All Sessions at 6:00 p.m. CT on Tuesdays
- April 21
- May 5
- May 19
- June 9
- June 30
- July 14
- July 28
Meeting ID: 884 4264 1635
Passcode: 381266
No registration required — just join!
Join Us for an Unforgettable Start
ROAR Orientation is your chance to dive into the LU community, make lasting connections and lay the foundation for a successful college career. We are excited to welcome you and help you start your journey as a Blue Tiger!
For more information on the schedule and activities, please keep an eye on your email and our website. We look forward to seeing you soon!
We are here to help!
Housing and Move-In Questions
Residence Life & Student Development
112 Bennett Hall
818 Lee Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5248
E: Housing@LincolnU.edu
Orientation Questions
Admissions
Young Hall Room B-7
820 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5599
E: Admissions@LincolnU.edu