Important Dates Important Dates for Parents and Families Need to know the first day of classes or other key academic dates? Or maybe you’re wondering what there is to do on campus? Here are some resources to help you plan your family gatherings on the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ campus. Important Dates Orientation (for new students) All incoming first-year students attend an orientation session during the summer. (for new students) First-year students participate in this introductory program which begins a few days before the start of the fall semester. Find information including the move-in date for first-year and transfer students. Family Day Plan to visit your student and attend special activities for Truman parents and family members. Commencement Get details about Truman’s Commencement activities. Calendars At-A-Glance Calendar Get a quick look at important dates. Academic Calendar Find out the last day of classes, the start of final exams and more. University Calendar Explore activities taking place on campus. Registration Information Find course schedules, web registration dates, fees and fee payments, deadlines to add/drop classes, and more. Final Exam Schedules View Truman’s final exam schedule.