Launch Day Sample Schedules

Summer 2026

Please note these sample schedules are subject to change and provided for planning purposes only. Each Launch attendee's individual session selections may vary.

 

Corvallis Launch - Student & Supporter Sample Schedule
Hawai'i Launch - Student & Supporter Sample Schedule

Corvallis Launch Student Sample Schedule

Residence Hall Check in (optional). If you are registered to stay overnight in a residence hall, check‑in will take place at designated locations on campus. Check‑in details and timing will be shared closer to your session.

  • Check-in & Resource Fair. Students and guests check in and receive materials for the day. If you have uploaded a photo in advance, you can collect your OSU student ID. Staff from campus offices and organizations will have info and handouts to share at the Resource Fair.

  • Welcome Session. Learn about your day and hear from campus leaders!
  • Meet your Orientation Leader & Small Group! Meet your orientation leader and find your small group. Get to know other students.
  • University Life Sessions. Rotate through interactive sessions about living on and off campus; paying for college; and managing all your priorities at Oregon State.
  • Lunch with Orientation Leaders and fellow students. Enjoy lunch and take a break to recharge for the rest of the day! 
  • College Specific Information Sessions. Connect with staff from your academic college and learn what your academic journey at Oregon State will look like.
  • Interest Exploration and Drop-In Sessions. Choose one Interest Rotation sessions to explore! Your guest can join you for yours. You’ll also have time for Drop‑In Sessions, where you can visit key campus offices such as Financial Aid, the Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE), Disability Access Services, and others.
  • Ending Session. Reconvene as a group to learn what's next in your onboarding journey, and wrap up with some key tasks and a celebration.
  • Dinner (optional, but included in your registration). Enjoy a meal while re-connecting with your family, talking with a new friend, or taking time for yourself!
  • Evening Fun & Activities (optional, but recommended). Take part in additional fun activities with everyone you met during your Launch day, then stay overnight a residence hall.

Corvallis Launch Family & Supporter Sample Schedule

  • Check-in. Students and guests check in and receive materials for the day. 

  • Resource Fair. Learn about what Oregon State has to offer. Staff from campus offices and organizations will have info and handouts to share.
  • Welcome Session. Learn about your day and hear from campus leaders!
  • Family & Supporter Information Sessions.
  • Lunch & Q/A. Enjoy lunch and get to know other new Oregon Sate parents and families. 
  • College Connections. Learn about your student's academic experience directly from staff in their academic college.
  • Interest Exploration and Drop-In Sessions. Your student will choose one Interest Rotation sessions to explore which you are welcome to join! You’ll also have time for Drop‑In Sessions, where you can visit key campus offices with your student such as Financial Aid, the Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE), Disability Access Services, and others.
  • Ending Session. Reconvene as a group to learn what's next in the onboarding journey, and wrap up with some key tasks and a celebration.
  • Dinner (optional, but included in your registration). Enjoy a meal with your student.
  • Evening Fun & Activities (optional, but recommended). Get to know other parents, supporters and family members. Overnight housing in a residence hall room, separate from your student, is available. 

Hawai'i Launch Student & Supporter Sample Schedule

8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (PST): Check-in for Launch - we kindly ask that you do not arrive later than 9:30 a.m.

  • Located at Windward Community College in Oahu, Hawai’i.
  • During Launch check-in:
    • You'll receive a copy of your Launch agenda with all of the times, locations and details of your orientation program. 

Getting to and Parking on campus: 

  • Parking on campus is free within marked and designated spaces.  
  • We recommend parking in lots nearest to our check-in location: Hale ʻĀkoakoa (Campus Center), which is located on the far side of the great lawn.
  • Check-in and Refreshments. Students and guests check in, receive materials for the day, and enjoy light refreshments.
  • Welcome Session. Kick off the day with a warm welcome from your OSU team. Learn what to expect and get excited for your journey ahead!
  • Campus & Community Living. A Housing and Dining representative will guide you through what it’s like to live on and off campus, including housing, roommates, and community expectations.
  • Break. Take a short break to recharge.
  • Financial Planning. A representative from Financial Aid will walk you through budgeting, financial aid, and paying for college.
  • Lunch. Enjoy a catered lunch with other students and families.
  • Engaging in Your Community: Learn how to get involved and make the most of your time at OSU.
  • Family & Supporter Connections. Discover how you can support your student throughout their journey at Oregon State. Hear firsthand from parents of OSU alumni as they share their experiences, insights, and tips for staying connected and involved.
  • Safety and Support. Families of students will hear from campus experts about the many ways Oregon State supports student success. Learn about safety initiatives, academic support services, and culturally relevant programs designed to help students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
  • What You Need to Know / Wrap-Up. A final group session to review key takeaways, next steps, and celebrate the day.
  • Individual Questions & Resource Meetings. Meet one-on-one with staff and explore campus resources tailored to your needs.