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Campus Life 101
Campus Life 101 is required program for all incoming first year students, taking place on Friday, August 28. View a detailed schedule for the day below!
Campus Life 101 is your orientation continued as you move to campus and begin settling in as a new student. Throughout the program you will be required to complete three different sessions:
- No Zebras, No Excuses (sexual assault awareness and prevention)*
- Campus Safety and College Life
- Community at CMU
Please note: No Zebras, No Excuses is a scenario-based presentation addressing the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and harassment.
2026 Campus Life 101 Schedule
Friday, August 28
| Time | Session | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:30 am | Campus Safety & College Life | McGuirk Arena |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Community at CMU | McGuirk Arena |
| 12:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch Break | Residential Restaruants |
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm | No Zebras, No Excuses | McGuirk Arena |
Session details
No Zebras, No Excuses
The “No Zebras, No Excuses” orientation presentation has been part of orientation for students at CMU for over twenty years. Sponsored by SAPA & the Department of Sexual Aggression Services, this powerful program educates on sexual aggression and bystander intervention. The show utilizes video vignettes and a moderator discussion to portray the important issues of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, harassment, and sexual exploitation. It also challenges students to consider how to avoid being a bystander in these situations.
Please note: No Zebras, No Excuses is a scenario-based presentation addressing the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and harassment.
All incoming first year students are expected to attend this program. If you have any questions or concerns about this expectation or about available support services related to sexual aggression, please reach out to the Executive Director of Counseling Services, Melissa Hutchinson at hutch1m@cmich.edu. To learn more about SAPA & Sexual Aggression Services, visit www.sapa.cmich.edu.
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Campus Safety and College Life
Caring for yourself and your peers is an important part of being a CMU student. This session will discuss keeping yourself and others safe, various campus policies regarding student conduct, and support for taking care of yourself and other students.
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Community at CMU
CMU places a strong commitment to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging and find community during their time on campus. This session will provide the space for you to learn and explore all the opportunities on campus to embrace your new home away from home.
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