Fall 2026 Arrival Schedule
Welcoming Wildcats to campus
Linfield students arrive for the fall semester throughout the month of August, depending on their associated groupings. Following is the arrival schedule for fall 2026 based on those groups. Dates are subject to change at this time and arrival times will be announced mid-summer. This page will be updated accordingly.
If you have any questions, please contact the housing office at 503-883-2354 or housing@linfield.edu.
| Arrival Dates | Approved Arrival Group | Arrival Time | Arrival Format and Location |
| Friday, July 31 | RLAs | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Residence Life & Housing Office, Mahaffey 127 |
| Saturday, August 8 | RAs and summer students | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Residence Life & Housing Office, Mahaffey 127 |
| Saturday, August 9 | Academic Academy students | TBA | TBA |
| Wednesday, August 12 | Football athletes | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Founders Way - Specific Times check in times will be sent in mid July |
| Tuesday, August 18 | Fall sport athletes, Wildcat Band Leadership, Pre-Orientation Student Leaders | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Founders Way - Specific Times check in times will be sent in mid July |
| Friday, August 21 | Cheer/Dance, Wildcat Band, pre-orientation participants | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Founders Way - Specific Times check in times will be sent in mid July |
| Thursday, August 27 | New and transfer students | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Founders Way - Specific Times check in times will be sent in mid July |
| Saturday/Sunday, August 29-30 | Returnings students | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Residence Life Office, Mahaffey Hall |