New Student Orientation

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 19–23. 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 19–23, 2025
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:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (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 NameMove-In Time
A – I8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
J – R10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
S – Z12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Upon arrival—Check in with each department before receiving your room key.

Commuter Student Information

All commuter students must also check in:

3. Orientation Day Events

Location: Goppert Theatre 73-109 E 118th St, Kansas City, MO 64145

Begins at 5:00 PM in the Goppert Theatre (immediately following check-in). 
This event is for students only.

    • Parent Parting Event:
      5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    • Parents and caregivers are invited for a special send-off gathering on the Quad.

Location: The Quad

Join us for dinner, games, and a festive celebration to mark the beginning of your Avila journey!

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