Spartan Start for Parents, Family, and Stakeholders
Sending a student to college can be a big transition for the whole family. We want to assist you the best we can so that you can be ready to support your student. Optional programming will be available to parents and families of incoming students on Sunday, August 18, 2024. The agenda for the optional program sessions are listed below. Please RSVP by August 14th to reserve your spot for sessions by clicking here.
Spartan Start for Families
| Time | Session Topic and Description | Location |
| 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. | Campus Tour If you haven't yet had a chance to see and learn about the UD campus, now is the time! Join a guide from the Office of Admission for a tour. |
Departing from Heritage Center, AY McDonald Lobby (main entrance) |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Out and About in Dubuque Get to know the community of Dubuque a bit better with a trolley tour of some popular spots around town. |
Trolleys depart from Bennett Street in front of Heritage Center main entrance |
| 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. | Lunch Break Grab a quick bite to eat between sessions. Meals can be purchased at the Cyber Cafe in Heritage Center or at the Barbara and Jack Smeltzer Dining Hall in Peters Commons. Families are also welcome to purchase meals off campus. |
Heritage Center, Cyber Cafe Peters Commons, Barbara and Jack Smeltzer Dining Hall |
| 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | Campus Tour If you haven't yet had a chance to see and learn about the UD campus, now is the time! Join a guide from the Office of Admission for a tour. |
Departing from Heritage Center, AY McDonald Lobby (main entrance) |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Out and About in Dubuque Get to know the community of Dubuque a bit better with a trolley tour of some popular spots around town. |
Trolleys depart from Bennett Street in front of Heritage Center main entrance |
| 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. | University of Dubuque 101 Meet UD staff members and administrators and learn more about campus expectations and opportunities for your student. |
Heritage Center, Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room |
| 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. |
Welcome Dinner Enjoy a free meal and warm welcome to your new home away from home by important campus administrators. |
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center (CRWC) |
Overnight Accommodations:
Need to stay the night in Dubuque? UD has arranged reduced rate rooms at two local hotels. Please request the University of Dubuque rate when making reservations.
BEST WESTERN PLUS DUBUQUE
563.557.8000 | 3100 Dodge Street
www.bestwesterniowa.com
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SUITES DUBUQUE-WEST
563.556.4600 | 2080 Holliday Drive
www.holidayinn.com
For more information, please contact:
Nelson Edmonds
Vice President of Student Engagement and Intercollegiate Athletics
NEdmonds@dbq.edu
563.589.3867