Packing for IMPACT? See what past students say you should bring

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — With Troy University’s new student orientation, also known as IMPACT, just one week away, TrojanVision members are sharing what items they wish they would have brought with them.

This summer, Troy University plans to welcome over 1,300 new students for IMPACT. Over the next nine weeks, students will learn more about Troy’s campus and its programs, meet current students and get to know their fellow classmates.

Incoming freshmen will attend IMPACT’s regular two-day sessions. Transferring students will attend a one-day session. Each session includes check-in, games, a browse session that introduces students to Troy’s on-campus organizations, as well as academic advising.

With each day filled with a variety activities, students are encouraged to pack accordingly. With that in mind, TrojanVision asked some of its own members for their IMPACT essentials.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen! During IMPACT you end up spending a lot of time outside, and during the summer with the UV being so high, it’s very easy to burn. — Nate Henderson, senior

Comfortable walking shoes

I wish I had brought good tennis shoes because of all the walking, activities, games, etc. — Savannah Edgar, junior

Trojan ID

Trojan ID, and ability to log in to your my.troy.edu and email with your Trojan Pass credentials. — Caden Walker, junior and former IMPACT leader

Your Face Card

Make sure you look good for your ID pictures because mine is tragic. Shave, get a haircut, wear makeup, stuff like that so you don’t hate your ID photo like I do. — Ty Davidson, junior

Full-sized Bedding

I wish I would have brought sheets that actually fit the bed. I brought ones that would work in my bed for Shack [Shackleford Hall] not knowing Rushing [Hall] was a different size. — Jimmy Nichols, senior

Mattress Topper

Enough said. — Hunter Boozer, senior

Bonus Item: Rain jacket

One underrated item we always encourage incoming students to bring to IMPACT is an umbrella, a rain jacket, or both. Some of our activities in the IMPACT schedule are outdoors, but we will also be walking quite a lot on campus and going from building to building. Because of that, we highly recommend bringing rain gear in case the weather doesn’t cooperate fully with us! — Emily Dapprich, Director of New Student Orientation

A full schedule for IMPACT can be found below. For more information about IMPACT, what to bring and what to expect, visit the IMPACT New Student Orientation page.

Freshmen Session Dates and Schedule

Student Schedule

Day One:
9:00 a.m.: Dorm Check In | Rushing Hall
9:15 a.m.: IMPACT Check In | Trojan Center — Upstairs
9:55 a.m.: Check In Ends | Trojan Center
10:00 a.m.: Trojan Assembly | TC Ballrooms
10:45 a.m.: Color Rooms | John Robert Lewis Hall
11:45 a.m.: Lunch | Trojan Dining Hall
12:45 p.m.: Depart for Trojan Center
1:00 p.m. Browse Session | Jones Hall
2:00 p.m.: Department Visit | Various Locations
3:30 p.m.: T-Time | TC Ballrooms
4:15 p.m.: Return to Dorms | Rushing Hall
5:15 p.m.: Butter & Egg Adventures
8:30 p.m.: Night Activities | Recreation Center
10:30 p.m.: Return to Dorms | Rushing Hall

Day Two:
8:00 a.m. Dorm Check Out & Breakfast | Dining Hall
9:00 a.m.: Color Rooms | John Robert Lewis Hall
9:45 a.m.: Academic Advising | Departments
11:30 a.m: Lunch | Downtown Troy

Parent Schedule

Transfer IMPACT Dates and Schedule

Student Schedule

Parent Schedule

For more IMPACT-related coverage, tune in to TrojanVision News to see the latest action from this summer’s sessions.