Orientation FAQs
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Everything during Fall Orientation is designed to help you become more comfortable and more likely to have a positive transition to college life. You'll learn about your college resources, expectations, and learn tips to be academically successful. For these reasons, Fall Orientation participation is highly encouraged, although it is not mandatory.
Residence halls open at 8 a.m. on move-in day. Go directly to the residence hall to which you are assigned and plan to have everything moved into your room by around 2 p.m., as the opening ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. There will be lots of Cobbers willing to help you and your family move your belongings on move-in day.
Those who live far away, participate in fall sports, or have unique circumstances may be able to move in early. To inquire about early move-in, contact Residence Life at 218.299.3872.
Representatives from Admission, the Business Office, Dining Services, Financial Aid, Counseling Center, Disability Services and Health Services, Parking Services, Registrar's Office, and Residence Life will be available to assist you between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on move-in day in the Atrium in Knutson Campus Center.
If you've already had your ID photo taken, you will find your student ID in your campus post office box.
If you have NOT had your ID photo taken, you will need to have your photo taken between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on move-in day in the Atrium at Knutson Campus Center, or any other day at the Dining Services office in the Knutson Campus Center.
Parents are asked to leave campus around 3:30 p.m. Orientation Clubs will gather at 4 p.m.
Although it is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged that ALL new students attend Fall Orientation activities. Fall Orientation organizers have collaborated with coaches to make sure that your schedule is balanced and you are getting the most out of both Fall Orientation and athletic team activities.
Parking is free at Concordia, but you must register your car and get a parking permit. Parking Services allows you to apply online for a permit and provides all the information you need about parking lots, policies, and more.
Yes. It is convenient to purchase your textbooks online at the Cobber Bookstore. Online ordering is available for a certain time, and after that, staff in the bookstore will assist you in-store with your textbook needs. For added convenience, you may charge your textbooks to your Cobber ID account, which will appear on your tuition statement.
Yes. There will be some residence floor meetings and activities during which you'll meet other floormates and your Resident Assistant (RA). Your RA will also inform you about the community policies of the residence hall that keep the halls safe and comfortable for everyone.
Each student receives a campus post office box. Your post office box number will be available on CobberNet. Your address will be:
Your Name
Your Campus PO #
Concordia College
901 8th St. S.
Moorhead MN 56562
You should have received a Concordia email username and password shortly after your acceptance as a student. If you have lost this, contact Pam Miller at pmiller@cord.edu.