Contact
Admissions
Phone: 816-501-2400
Email: newstudentprg@avila.edu
Financial aid
Phone: 816-501-3600
Email: financial.aid@avila.edu
Business office
Phone: 816-501-3700
Email: businessoffice@avila.edu
Housing
Phone: 816-501-3666
Email: housing@avila.edu
Advising
Phone: 816-501-3669
Email: avila.success@avila.edu
IT
Phone: 816-501-2900
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Welcome to Avila!
Before your arrival, please ensure you are registered for New Student Orientation, taking place August 26–29, 2026. Orientation is mandatory and will provide essential information and resources to help you successfully transition to life at Avila.
1. Register for Orientation
Orientation Dates: August 26–29, 2026
Orientation is mandatory for all new students.
Be sure to register online before your arrival. Orientation provides essential resources and builds your Avila community connections.
2. Orientation & Move-In Information
Move-In Date:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (All first-time students; fall athletes will receive separate instructions.)
Check-In Location:
Goppert Theatre
73-109 E 118th St,
Kansas City, MO 64145
Move-In Time Slots:
Please arrive according to your last name for a smooth check-in process
| Last Name | Move-In Time |
|---|---|
| A – I | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| J – R | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| S – Z | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Upon arrival, Check in with each department before receiving your room key.
Commuter Student Information
- Check-In Time for Commuters: 3:30 PM
- Location: Goppert Theatre 73-109 E 118th St, Kansas City, MO 64145
3. New Student Orientation Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Move In | Goppert Theatre |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Commuter Check-In | Goppert Theatre |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Convocare & Parent Social | Goppert Theatre |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Family Farewell | Quad |
| 8:00 PM | Residential Life Orientation | Building where you live |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Coffee with the Sisters | Goppert Theatre |
| 9:00 AM | Presentations | Goppert Theatre |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Academic Social | Goppert Theatre |
| 6:30 PM | Game Show | Goppert Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Outdoor Movie | Quad |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Morning Energizer | Goppert Theatre |
| 10:00 AM | Presentations | Goppert Theatre |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | First Year Seminar | Goppert Theatre |
| 4:00 PM | Water Balloon Fight with Campus Safety | Quad |
| 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | AU After Dark | Whitfield |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Cookout Tailgate | Whitfield |
Questions about Orientation?
Our team is happy to help you get ready for move-in day.