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Alumni Spotlight

Law Student Abigail Reigle '14 is pursuing a dual degree with the business school at Duquesne University's School of Law. She plans to graduate in four years with a MBA in addition to a Juris Doctor (JD).
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Upcoming Events

August 12, Preview Session 5

August 21, Transfer Student Preview

August 22, Preview Session 6

August 23-24, Fall Orientation
August 25, First Day of Classes

Full Calendar of Events
Athletic Events

What to (and not to) Bring to College

Packing up for college may seem like an intimidating task, but you don't want to wait until the last minute and spend your last few summer days indoors! One helpful tip is to pack for the seasons. Only bring what you will need for autumn to start you off! Here are a few ideas of what to (and not to) bring to Mount Union.

Necessities	Optional Items	Leave at home
Bed linens (twin size)	Refrigerator	Candles
Towels and wash cloths	TV and DVD player	Firearms
Alarm clock	Microwave	Hot plates
Sandals or slippers (for the bathroom and showers)	Computer	Pets (other than fish)
Personal items (soap, mirror, toiletries, etc.)	Printer	Toaster ovens/toasters
Hangers	Fan	Space heaters
School supplies (notebooks, pens, planner, etc.)	Bicycle	Air conditioner

View a complete list on the Mount Union website.

Move-in Dates

You've packed everything up, so now it's time to move in! The typical first-year student move-in day begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 23. Everyone moving in on that day will go directly to their assigned residence hall to pick up their keys and check in for Fall Orientation. When you arrive to campus, you'll see staff and signs directing you to buildings, so just follow their lead. If you live in Bica-Ross, Shields or Hoiles-Peterson halls, you will actually report to the Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC) to pick up your key. There will also be members of some student organizations there to help you unload, so take advantage of them!

For those of you who need to move in early (see the list of approved early move ins below), you will pick up your key from either your coach or the HPCC Information Desk between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day you are able to move onto campus. If you have questions about that, please contact your coach or the Office of Residence Life at (330) 823-7288.

August 11: Football players attending the August 12 Preview session
August 12: Football players who attended a June or July Preview session
August 14-15: Marching band (follow the instructions provided by Dr. French)
August 16: Volleyball
August 17: Cross country and men's and women's soccer
August 18-19: New international students
August 21: Honors students
August 21: Students attending the August 22 Preview date
August 23: First-year students

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Website Just For You
As an incoming new student at the University of Mount Union, we've created a one-stop website specifically designed to meet your needs. With first-year FAQs about many of our campus services and a handy checklist of next steps to take on your journey to Mount Union, you can't go wrong by checking the website out or emailing us at firstyear@mountunion.edu if you have any questions.

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