Becoming a Bulldog

Explore Ferris with Virtual and In-Person Events for First-Year and Transfer Students

Meet the coaches and other first-year students, get your last-minute questions answered, learn how to use some of the important Ferris websites, get some advice from the coaches, and take a break with us.  Check out our tentative schedule below!  Check back often for updates.  

Event Agendas

In-person events:

• First Year Social - Move-in Weekend - enjoy treats and games with the coaches
• Plan Your Planner -  2nd week of classes. Bring all your syllibi and we will provide a planner and all the goodies to get your academic and social life organized.

Virtual Events:

• 2nd week of August via Zoom.  Topics being worked on:
  • Canvas
  • Ferris360
  • Ferris email
  • Move-in preparation
  • College of Engineering Meet the Dean
  • Social activities

You should receive an email from your coach by mid-August 2024!  They will help you transition to campus and will be at a variety of events after move-in. If you haven't heard from your coach by this time, please email [email protected].