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
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 information regarding early move-ins for athletics, your coach will communicate with you.
Incoming and Returning Education Majors
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
Monday, August 17
1:00 – 2:30 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 |
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
Move-In Day Instructions for First-Year Students
These instructions are only applicable to first-year students.
- 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.
- Campus Drop-Off/Pick-Up will be in front of the Murphy at the side street parking area. This will only be in place until the road closure begins at 2:00 p.m.
- After Miami Street reopens at 3:00 p.m., the shuttles will no longer stop at the Murphy. They will instead drop off and pick up in front of the Heminger Center until 4:30 p.m.
- Note: Shuttle service only runs until 4:30, so be sure to pick up your vehicle before service concludes.
- 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.
Following these steps helps keep traffic flowing and ensures a smooth, stress-free start for everyone. After unloading, you’ll have plenty of time to settle in before brunch/lunch or our first required event.
Rise Week Schedule
Friday, August 21st – Dragon Academic Kick-Off Day
This day will allow you to meet fellow Dragons, talk with faculty, and explore campus. We can’t wait to see you there!
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 AM – 12:50 PM | Lunch & Meet your Faculty Mentor | Hayes Courtyard & Gillmor Gym |
| 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Academic Program Introduction | Assorted locations |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Fellowship Fair | CIL 104 |
More information about Dragon Academic Kick Off Day will be provided over the summer.
Saturday, August 22
| TBD | Victory Day Game | Frost-Kalnow Stadium |
| TBD | Music at the East Green | East Green Amphitheater |
The Exchange store hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
sunday, august 23
| Time | Event | Location |
| 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | Cole Dining Hall |
| 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Meet Your DEC Family* | Various Locations |
| 6:10 – 6:15 p.m. | Class Photo* | Jackson St. Cul-de-Sac |
| 6:15 p.m. | Around the Town Step-Off | Jackson St. Cul-de-Sac |
| 6:00 –8:00 p.m. | Around the Town | Downtown Tiffin |
Monday, August 24
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:30 – 10:45 AM | RISE Session I – College 101* | DEC Class Location |
| 2:00 PM | Convocation | Heminger Center |
| 9:00- 10:00 PM | Speed Friending Event | Hayes Courtyard |
Wednesday, August 26
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:30 – 10:45 AM | RISE Session II – Dragon Wellness* | DEC Class Location |
| 9:00 PM | Student Org Fair | Hayes Courtyard |
Friday, August 28
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:30 – 10:45 AM | RISE Session III – Be YOU at TU* | DEC Class Location |
| 7:00 PM | Parking Lot Bash | Gillmor Parking Lot |
