Warrior Induction
Warrior Induction, a three day and evening event, provides a variety of activities, educational sessions, group discussions, and social opportunities needed for a smooth transition to university life. Culminating Warrior Induction is the all university bbq, which calls the entire campus to come together before the semester begins.
New Student Mentors
Upperclassmen mentors can help new students become successful at the university. Orientation leaders serve as mentors to new, first-semester students. Mentors enable new students to: understand and meet the academic responsibilities associated with university-level classes, access university resources, wisely manage their time at the university level, become involved in productive co-curricular opportunities, build positive relationships with peers, faculty, staff, and the community beyond the university, and discover the unique possibilities afforded them as members of the university community.
Academic Convocation
Academic Convocation is a ceremonial occasion which marks the formal opening of the academic year. It is the time when the university officially welcomes the new class of students and focuses on the academic mission.
Academic Convocation introduces the new class to the dignity of university ceremonies and academic regalia, the organizational structure of the university and the individuals who serve in leadership positions, the president of the Faculty Association and faculty leadership, the president of the Student Senate and outstanding student leaders, and the Alma Mater and ESU Promise.
The highlight of the Convocation is the speaker, typically a recent graduate or current student, who speaks to the new class about academic achievement, scholarly opportunities, and expectations for new students.
Academic Convocation brings the new class of students together for the first time to focus on academic excellence and scholarly engagement.