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AUGUST 20-28, 2026

Fall Move-In &
RISE Week 2026

Get Ready for RISe Week!

Move-In and RISE Week is a event filled week of exciting activities for new and returning students to help kick-off the year. RISE Week is focusing on readiness, information, support and engagement. For new first-year and transfer students, the weekend serves as an introduction to virtually everything TU has to offer and the adjustment to college expectations. For returning students, it is an opportunity to readjust and reacquaint before the start of another semester. RISE Week provides all students a chance to connect with faculty, staff and other students so they can begin the academic year with their best foot forward!

Move-In Dates

For more information regarding the TU airport shuttle service, click here

Early Move-Ins

Light the Fire STEM Institute
Saturday, August 8
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Gillmor Student Center

Marching Band Leadership/Dance Team
Wednesday, August 12
10:00 – 11:00 AM
PAL

Marching Band
Friday, August 14
10:00 – 11:00 AM
PAL

Athletic Move-Ins

For more information regarding early move-ins for athletics, your coach will communicate with you.

Football
Monday, August 3
10:00 a.m.
Heminger Center

Soccer
Sunday, August 9
Women’s – 9:00 a.m.
Men’s – 10:00 a.m.
Heminger Center

Volleyball
Sunday, August 9
12:30 p.m.
Heminger Center

Cross Country
Sunday, August 16
10:00 a.m.
Heminger Center

JV Volleyball
Sunday, August 16
11:00 a.m.
Heminger Center

Incoming and Returning Education Majors

The following information does NOT apply to Education Studies – Athletic Coaching students.

TU has formalized partnership with Heidelberg University for the education programs. Heidelberg EDU and EIS classes on their schedules begin on Wednesday, August 19. TU students should refer to the information below regarding move-in and orientation.

Education Majors- Move In

Monday, August 17
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Franks Hall

HU Orientation

The shuttle will pick up students at 3:45 PM in the Gillmor Student Center parking lot.
Monday, August 17
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Heidelberg University Campus

TU will provide transportation to Heidelberg. Students will have a chance to get an ID, parking pass, tour of the Education building and access to email and Canvas. This is mandatory for Education students.

Students	Date	Time	Location
International Students	Wednesday, August 19	Complete the Student Travel Itinerary Form to receive move-in instructions.	TBD
First-Year Students	Thursday, August 20	8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Heminger Center (see instructions below)
Returning Students*	Saturday, August 22	8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Gillmor Student Center

*Essential offices will be available until 12 p.m. Any returning students arriving after 12 p.m. must be approved in advance for a late move-in.

The Exchange Store Hours:

Wednesday, August 19 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, August 20 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 22 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Visit The Exchange

Move-In Day Schedule and Instructions for First-Year Students

thursday, august 20

Time	Event	Location
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Student Check-Ins*	Heminger Center / Residence Halls
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Brunch	Cole Dining Hall
2:00 – 5:00 PM	Student & Family Transition Time	Residence Halls
5:00 – 7:00 PM	Dinner	Cole Dining Hall
7:00 PM	Neighborhood / Floor Meetings* For students living in TU housing.	Residence Hall Common Areas

*Marked events are mandatory for all students.

These instructions are only applicable to first-year students.

Move-In Instructions

Time slots matter: Please arrive at your assigned time. Early arrivals will be asked to wait until their slot, and late arrivals will need to wait until the end of the move-in period.

- You’ll have 20 minutes to unload your car, with TU faculty and staff ready to lend a hand.
- One person needs to stay in the car at all times while things are being moved out of the car.
- Items will be placed on the sidewalk right away so the line can keep moving.
- Vehicles must be fully unloaded before anything is moved into the building.
- Once empty, please move your vehicle to designated parking and take the TU shuttle back to campus.
  - - Overflow parking will be at old Big Lots in Tiffin 644 W. Market St.
    - Shuttle service only runs between 8:00am and 3:00 pm and will be in front of the Murphy at the side street parking area.
    - Note: Shuttle service only runs until 3:00, so be sure to pick up your vehicle before service concludes.

RISE Week Schedule

Friday, August 21 – Dragon Academic KickOff

This day will allow you to meet fellow Dragons, talk with faculty, and explore campus. We can’t wait to see you there!

Attendance is mandatory for all incoming students! Download the Dragon Academic Kickoff Flyer Now!

Time	Event	Location
11:00 AM – 12:50 PM	Lunch & Meet your Faculty Mentor*	Last Names A-L: Meet in Hayes Courtyard Last Names M-Z: Meet in Gillmor Gym
1:00 – 2:30 PM	Academic Program Introduction*	Assorted locations
2:30 – 3:30 PM	Fellowship Fair* Learn about Fellowships	CIL 104

Click here to find where to attend your Academic Program Introduction session!