Dress Code: Casual
June 16 | 8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast (1Y & MMM)
Kick off the morning with a hearty meal for both 1Y and MMM cohorts to fuel your day
June 16 | 9:00am - 9:15am
CIM Exec Welcome (1Y & MMM)
Get to know more about the CIM Execs who will be there to guide you through all the three days
June 16 | 9:15am - 9:45am
Welcome from the Admissions (1Y & MMM)
Meet the Kellogg Admissions team who oversee your Kellogg journey from application to graduation
June 16 | 9:45am - 10:00am
Welcome from Dean Cornelli (1Y & MMM)
Meet the Dean of the Kellogg School of Management, Dean Cornelli, who will also introduce the keynote speaker
June 16| 10:00am - 10:10am
Break
Take 5 minutes to stretch (MMMs will relocate to hear Keynote Speaker)
June 16| 10:10am - 11:00am
Keynote Speaker
Be inspired by Liz Williams MBA '04 as she shares her journey with 1Y class of 2027
June 16| 11:00am - 11:15am
Intro to Section Experience (1Ys and MMMs)
Dive into a dynamic small-group workshop - team up, share ideas, and amplify your learning together
June 16 | 11:15am - 11:30am
Break
MMMs, slip into your next hub; 1Ys, head back to White Auditorium to enjoy a mini-break before we reconvene
June 16| 11:30am - 12:00pm
Section Time! (1Y & MMM)
Make close connections with peers who will join you on your Kellogg journey
June 16| 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch with Your Section (1Y & MMM)
Savor a gourmet lunch while you network, swap stories, and make connections that last beyond today
June 16| 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Academic Expectations (1Y & MMM)
Prof. Van Mieghem will provide an overview of Kellogg's academic expectations
June 16 | 1:30pm - 2:00pm
The 5 Kellogg Characteristics (1Y & MMM)
Dean Hanifee will share five key characteristics that define outstanding Kellogg students and alumni
June 16 | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Forming Connections with Tiana Clark
Forge lifelong bonds with Tiana Clark’s guided session
June 16 | 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break
Grab a snack, recharge your devices (and yourself!) before the next big insight drops
June 16 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Section Rehearsal
Ideate on how you want to showcase your skills and put your section on top of the coveted Section Leaderboard
June 16 | 4:00pm - 4:50pm
1Y AMA Panel
Join an open conversation with 1Y leaders as they share insights, experiences, and lessons from their journey
June 16 | 4:50pm - 5:00pm
CIM Exec Closing
Celebrate the day’s triumphs at our CIM executive closing: reflect, applaud, and set your sights on tomorrow
June 16 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Outdoor Reception
Toast to Day 1 beneath the sky...
Mingle, laugh, and make memories