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

Virtual EventS : Becoming a bulldog

August 13th, 2024 2:30pm-3:30pm via ZOOM
Discover Campus Jobs
Learn all about finding and applying for campus jobs with Missy Holihan from HR. Don’t
miss the chance to get ahead!

August 13th, 2024 4:00pm-5:00pm via ZOOM
Home Sweet Ferris: Housing Q&A
Join us to learn all about Ferris State Housing and get your questions answered.
Students and Parents are welcome!

August 14th, 2024 12:00pm-1:30pm via ZOOM
Ferris Meet & Connect
Come meet your Peer Engagement Coach, learn about RSOs and Greek life, and form
connections with your peers!

August 14th, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm via ZOOM
Next Stop: Ferris State!
Learn about the differences between high school and college with Dave
Schrock.

August 15th, 2024 4:30pm-5:30pm via ZOOM
Meet Your Engineering Dean
Join us to meet Kate O’Connor, ask questions about the program, and explore
opportunities for engineering students!

August 15th, 2024 6:00pm and 7:00pm via ZOOM
Right Major? Let’s Find Out!

August 16th, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm via ZOOM
Online Resources 101: Dive In!
Explore solutions to first-year challenges and gain a deeper understanding of your
chosen major.

August 17th, 2024 12:00pm-3:00pm via ZOOM
Drop In & Ask Anything
Drop in anytime and ask any last-minute questions!

CHECK YOUR FERRIS EMAIL OR FERRIS360 EVENTS FOR THE OFFICIAL INVITATION AND ZOOM LINK

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.

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].