9:00am -- Check-In

     McCook @ Peter & Dolores Graff Events Center (south east entrance) | 401 East M Street, McCook, NE 69001

     North Platte @ McDonald Belton Campus (south entrance) | 601 W State Farm Rd, North Platte, NE 69101 

9:30am -- New Student Orientation "Launch" Welcome 

12:00pm -- Student/Faculty Lunch 

1:00pm - 4:00pm -- Welcome Back Bash | Join us for bouncy houses, food trucks, yard games, and water activities! 

     McCook -- Kelley Park 

     North Platte -- South Campus Pavillion 

August 20th, 2026 -- Residence Hall Move-In Day for ALL students - check your email for your scheduled move-in time

August 21st, 2026 -- New Student Orientation "Launch" Day -- required for all new students 

August 24th, 2026 -- First Day of Classes

August 20th, 2026 -- Ice Cream Social -- 7:00pm @ Brooks Hall  

August 22nd, 2026 -- Outdoor Movie Night -- 8:00pm @ Location TBD 

August 23rd, 2026 -- All Residence Meeting (Mandatory) -- 7:00pm @ Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center 

August 20th, 2026 -- Yard Games and Canes -- 6:00pm @ South Campus Pavillion 

August 22nd, 2026 -- Outdoor Movie Night -- 8:00pm @ South Campus 

August 23rd, 2026 -- Mario Cart -- 3:00pm @ South Campus Activities Center 

August 23rd, 2026 -- All Residence Meeting (Mandatory) -- 7:00pm @ McDonald Belton Theater 

August 23rd, 2026 -- Dodgeball -- 8:00pm @ McDonald Belton Gym