New Mav Days will be on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16. This event is designed to give you the tools to be successful as a CMU student before the first day of the semester on Monday, August 18.
Need help to gear up for your campus arrival? Check out the Pre-Arrival Plan.
Thursday, Aug. 14
The Admissions Office sent all on-campus residents an email to sign up for a move-in day and time. If you don't have a move-in time yet, please sign up through your applicant portal.
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Thurs, Aug. 14Residence Hall Move-In 8am-4pm // Assigned residence hall (on-campus students) // Check in to your residence hall to receive your New Mav Days schedule.
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Thurs, Aug. 14Lunch 12-2pm // The Caf // Take a break from moving in and enjoy a refreshing lunch in The Caf. Students are able to bring two guests with them into the dining hall to eat for free. Lunch tickets are available at your residence hall move in tents.
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Thurs, Aug. 14Dinner 4:45-8:30pm // The Caf // For students living on campus or with an active meal plan, use your MAVcard to swipe into The Caf to eat dinner!
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Thurs, Aug. 14Mavs on Main Farmers Market 6-9pm // Downtown Grand Junction, Main Street // Join the Admissions Office, Student Life and the Alumni Association at the Downtown Grand Junction Farmers Market for some shopping, food and exploring. The first 500 attendees will receive special 100 year gear! Free parking is available in the parking garage on Rood between 4th and 5th Streets.
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Thurs, Aug. 14Grand Junction Jackalopes Game 6:35pm // Stocker Stadium // All CMU students and family members can attend the game for free by picking up a free ticket at the University Center Help Desk.
Friday, Aug. 15
Families are invited to join the sessions in the morning. Lunchtime is the perfect time to say goodbye. Student-only programming kicks off at 3pm for the rest of New Mav Days.-
Fri, Aug. 15Breakfast 6:45-10:30am // The Caf // For students living on campus or with an active meal plan, use your MAVcard to swipe into The Caf to eat breakfast!
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Fri, Aug. 15Taking Care of Business Fair 9am-1pm // University Center, First Floor // Parents and Supporters: Stop by the Student Services table to write your student a letter to be delivered later in the semester. // Check in with multiple departments from around campus to make sure you have everything taken care of. Educational Access Services, Financial Aid, Payroll, IRIS and many other departments will be there and ready to assist you.
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Fri, Aug. 15Commuter Check-In 9am-2pm // University Center, first floor by The Maverick Store // For students not living on campus, check in on the first floor of the University Center to get your schedule and New Mav Days group assignment. Students will also receive one complimentary ticket to enjoy eating in The Caf.
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Fri, Aug. 15Student Connections - Families Welcome // Hang with the Greeks 10am // Arcadia
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Fri, Aug. 15Student Connections - Families Welcome // Introduction to Study Abroad 10am // University Center West Ballroom
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Fri, Aug. 15Student Connections - Families Welcome // Get Hired: On-Campus Jobs 101 10am // University Center East Ballroom
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Fri, Aug. 15Student Connections - Families Welcome // ASCENT and TREP Student Meeting 10am // University Center 221 // All ASCENT and TREP students and parents, join us for this is a mandatory meeting. Discussion includes an overview of the ASCENT and TREP programs guidelines, your responsibilities and your next steps.
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Fri, Aug. 15Lunch and Parents Say Goodbye! 11:30am-1:30pm // Students and guests have free time to enjoy some quality time! Parents can eat with their student in The Caf for $11.09 or try one of our amazing downtown restaurants! Now is your time to say goodbye!
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Fri, Aug. 15Commuter Student Dining Experience 12-1:30pm // The Caf // Pick up a Caf ticket at commuter check-in to eat in The Caf and experience CMU Dining!
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Fri, Aug. 15CMU Tech Exploratory Open House 12-2pm // CMU Tech Campus // If you are pursuing a major at CMU Tech or taking any courses there, we invite you to check out the campus, familiarize yourself with the spaces and engage with faculty. Shuttles will be available by the tennis courts on Orchard Avenue. Please note: CMU Tech faculty will be present on The Plaza of the CMU Main Campus during the Academic Program Welcome at 4pm.
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Fri, Aug. 15International Student Orientation 12-3pm // University Center 225 // All new international students are required to attend. Topics include visa regulations and maintenance of status, student employment options, health and safety, academics, finances and culture shock.
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Fri, Aug. 15New Mav Days Group Meet Up // Required Session 3-3:45pm // Designated Location // Meet up with your Resident Assistant in your floor’s common area. Commuter meet-up locations will be assigned at commuter check-in.
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Fri, Aug. 15Academic Program Welcome // Required Session 4-4:45pm // Designated Locations // Engage with the Department Head and faculty members of your major. If you are undeclared, you can either attend the major you are most interested in or the undeclared session.
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Fri, Aug. 15Rally the Herd! President's Welcome // Required Session 5-6pm // Brownson Arena // Be welcomed by our Maverick Stampede and hear from campus leadership about what it means to be a Maverick!
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Fri, Aug. 15Class Photo // Required Session 6:15-6:30pm // Rugby Pitch // Meet at the Rugby Pitch to take your class photo!
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Fri, Aug. 15Dinner 6:30-8pm // The Plaza
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Fri, Aug. 15New Mav Nights: Main Stage Performance by ChuckJay 6:30-9pm // Foster Field House Lawn // Grab a free lawn blanket and enjoy local artist Chuck Jay - a live loop master with a fusion of hip-hop and reggae.
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Fri, Aug. 15New Mav Nights: Ice Cream Nacho Bar 7:30-9pm // The Plaza // Join your fellow incoming students for dessert!
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Fri, Aug. 15New Mav Nights: Late Night 2000s Trivia and Nuggets 8pm // Chick-fil-A Common Area // Hosted by the First Generation Committee
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Fri, Aug. 15New Mav Nights: Late Night S'mores with the Cultural Inclusion Council 8:30pm // Outside of Monument Hall
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Fri, Aug. 15New Mav Nights: Glow Flow 8:30pm // Alumni Quad // A high-energy, glow-in-the-dark yoga experience led by the incredible Patty! We're turning up the vibes with glow sticks, neon body paint and a next-level playlist. First 50 people get a free CMU yoga mat!
Saturday, Aug. 16
Join optional morning activities before your mandatory Real Talk session.-
Sat, Aug. 16Sunrise Hike with the Outdoor Program 7:30-10am // Meet at the Outdoor Program // Easy, moderate and advanced options. Registration required here and space is limited.
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Sat, Aug. 16Sunrise Yoga 8-8:45am & 9-9:45am // Foster Field House Lawn
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Sat, Aug. 16Open Esports Lounge 8-10am // Esports Arena (Maverick Innovation Center)
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Sat, Aug. 16Pickleball Palooza Tournament 8-10:30am // Foster Field House // Registration required
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Sat, Aug. 16Breakfast 8-10:30am // The Caf
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Sat, Aug. 16Unified Greek Council Coffee Bar 8:30-10:30am // The Plaza
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Sat, Aug. 16First Gen and Juice 8:30-10:30am // The Plaza
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Sat, Aug. 16Pancakes with PAC 8:30-10:30am // The Plaza
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Sat, Aug. 16Faith and Belief Fair 9-10:30am // First floor of the University Center
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Sat, Aug. 16College Party Anthems Spin 9-9:30am // Maverick Center 245
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Sat, Aug. 16Navigating MAVzone Workshop 9-10am // Escalante Hall 125
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Sat, Aug. 16Introduction to Study Abroad 9:30-10:30am // University Center 221
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Sat, Aug. 16Get Hired: On-Campus Jobs 101 9:30-10:30am // University Center 213
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Sat, Aug. 16Lululemon Pop Up and Wellness Class TBD
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Sat, Aug. 16Real Talk Group Meet Up // Required Session 10:45-11am // Designated Location // Meet your New Mav Days group at the common area of your residence hall’s floor or at the assigned location given at commuter check-in.
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Sat, Aug. 16Real Talk // Required Session 11am-12:30pm // On campus students: Meet at the common area on your floor to go to your Real Talk session. Commuter Students: Go to the room assigned to you at check-in for your Real Talk session. All athletes have been excused from practice to attend.
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Sat, Aug. 16Brunch 12-1:30pm // The Plaza
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Sat, Aug. 16IRIS Open for Support 12:30-2pm // Lowell Heiny Hall
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Sat, Aug. 16Club Fair 1-3pm // Elm Quad // Visit with every club on campus to see what you want to be a part of and when they first meet!
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Sat, Aug. 16Campus Scavenger // Required Session 2:30-4pm // Turn in your scavenger to the University Center. Complete the freshman scavenger to familiarize yourself with campus, find your classes and be entered to win multiple different prizes, including a $500 book scholarship.
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Sat, Aug. 16New Mav Nights: Maverick Mania Carnival and Dinner 5:30-9pm // The Plaza // Prize drawing from campus scavenger will be at 7:30pm. Must be present to win.
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Sat, Aug. 16New Mav Nights: Main Stage Performance by Shea Bramer 6-9pm // Foster Field House Lawn // Grab a free lawn blanket and enjoy former American Idol competitor and state finalist, Shae Bramer for a blend of acoustic pop and rock.
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Sat, Aug. 16New Mav Nights: ASG's Late Night Nuggets and Bingo for Books! 8-9pm // Chick-fil-A Common Area